Clackamas Supp. L. R. SLR 13.121

As amended through January 17, 2024

Rule SLR 13.121 - COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATOR

NOTE: On May 6, 2013 the Arbitration Commission established the arbitrator's fee at a rate of $175.00 per hour, not to exceed $1,400.00 except upon a showing of extraordinary conditions and with either the concurrence of both parties, or the approval of the Presiding Judge of the Clackamas County Circuit Court.

(1) Within fourteen (14) days of the appointment of the arbitrator, each party must tender to the arbitrator the sum of $700.00 as preliminary payment unless a party has secured a fee waiver or deferral, in which case the party must submit a copy of the order waiving or deferring arbitration fees to the arbitrator.

(2) If there are three or more parties involved in the arbitration and the cumulative total of preliminary payments exceeds $1,400.00, then the arbitrator shall refund the excess payment promptly, in equal proportions to each party who tendered a preliminary payment.

(3) In the event an arbitrator moves the court for a post-arbitration order to allow fees in excess of $1,400.00 for good cause shown, the request submitted to the court must include a recommendation for apportionment of the excess fees among the parties. If the recommended apportionment of excess fees is unequal, the request must also include an explanation of the circumstances that justify an unequal apportionment.

Clackamas Supp. L. R. SLR 13.121

Amended effective 2/1/2024.