Vt. Med. Mal. Arbit. R. 7
Fees and mileage expenses of a witness subpoenaed upon the application of a party to the arbitration shall be paid by that party. The fee and mileage expenses of a witness subpoenaed by the panel, the fees and expenses of the arbitrators themselves, court reporter fees, and any other administrative expenses may be assessed against any party in the award or may be assessed among parties in such proportions as may be determined in the arbitration award. When the claim is withdrawn or if judgment order is otherwise not obtained within a reasonable time to be determined by the Administrator, costs may be assessed by the panel or by the Administrator, for which execution may issue. Unless otherwise assessed by the panel or the Administrator, each party will bear its own costs and the parties equally will bear the burden of other administrative costs. As a prerequisite to entry into or continuation of arbitration, the Administrator may require that the parties or any party prepay costs, or post bond or other appropriate security to ensure the payment of costs.
Vt. Med. Mal. Arbit. R. 7