Berk. Cnty. Pa. 1305
On the date fixed for the hearing, the chairperson and the members of the panel shall report to the designated location for the hearing and shall organize for the hearing at least fifteen (15) minutes before the scheduled time. The panel shall conduct the hearing in accordance with Pa. R.C.P. 1302, 1304 and 1305 and in accordance with courtroom decorum. The chairperson of the panel shall preside and see to the proper conduct of the hearing, announce all rulings of a majority of the panel pertaining to the law and/or the admissibility of evidence and be responsible for the proper filing with the Prothonotary of the completed oath and award.
Berk. Cnty. Pa. 1305
Comment: It is the intention of these rules that the arbitration proceed in an expeditious fashion and that all parties will take full advantage of submitting documentation and tangible evidence pursuant to Pa. R.C.P. 1305 without the need for expert testimony unless extraordinary circumstances warrant.