Rule 13.120 - ARBITRATION FEES(1) Effective for cases filed on or after July 1, 2017, the hourly arbitrator's fee is $150. The maximum total fee is $1500, which shall be divided pro rata among the parties or in accordance with the order of the arbitrator.(2) In accordance with UTCR 13.120, if, at the conclusion of the case, the arbitrator determines that the case required extraordinary effort and time, the arbitrator may seek the parties' agreement for a fee in excess of the $1500 maximum fee. If the parties do not agree that additional fees are warranted, the arbitrator may seek an order from the Arbitration Judge authorizing additional fees.(3) Upon selection of an arbitrator, each party shall pay to the arbitrator the sum of at least $150 to be credited against the total arbitration fee. The balance of the parties' arbitration fee shall be paid upon the earlier of (a) the filing of a motion by any party upon which the arbitrator must rule; or (b) within 30 days of the first scheduled arbitration hearing date.(4) The arbitrator shall not allow any party to appear or participate in the arbitration proceeding after the transfer unless the party pays the required arbitrator fee or the party obtains a waiver or deferral of the fee from the court and provides a copy of the waiver or deferral to the arbitrator.(5) If an arbitration hearing is cancelled fourteen (14) days or more from the arbitration hearing date, the arbitrator is entitled to retain the greater of $150 per party or compensation for the time actually spent by the arbitrator paid at the rate of $150 per hour. Any arbitrator fee deposit in excess of these amounts must be refunded to the parties in accordance with UTCR 13.120(2). If the hearing is cancelled fewer than fourteen (14) days prior to the arbitration hearing date, the entire fee deposits need not be refunded to the parties.(6) If any party qualifies for a fee deferral or fee waiver, the relief required by ORS 36.420(3) must be obtained before the scheduling of the hearing.Multnomah Supp. L. R. 13.120
Amended effective 2/1/2024.