As amended through June 1, 2022
Rule 1305 - Conduct Of Hearing. Evidence(a) Initially, all rulings on objections to evidence or on other issues which arise during the hearing shall be made by the chairperson of the board of arbitrators, and such rulings shall be final unless one of the other arbitrators disagrees with the same. In the latter instance, the arbitrators shall consult and vote and the final ruling shall be that of the majority.(b) Following the hearing, the chairperson of the board of arbitration shall release to the respective parties the exhibits introduced and admitted. In no instance shall the Court maintain or keep the exhibits after the completion of the arbitration proceedings.(c) The evidentiary rules described in Pa.R.C.P. 1305 shall apply to the conduct of arbitration hearings.Amended effective 1/1/2022