Penn. 46 J.D.R.C.P. 1309

Current through April 27, 2017
Rule 1309 - Compensation Of Arbitrators
(a) Each member of the Board of Arbitration shall receive the following sums as a fee for their appearance as an arbitrator on the Board of Arbitration:
(1) Each attorney shall receive an appearance fee of One Hundred Fifty ($150.00) Dollars for appearing as a member of the Board of Arbitration;
(2) An additional fee of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars in the event that the attorney is required to hear cases until 10:00 A.M.
(3) An additional fee of Seventy-Five ($75.00) Dollars if the attorney is required to be present and hear cases between the hours of 10:00 A.M. and 12:00 Noon;
(4) An additional fee of One Hundred Fifty ($150.00) Dollars if an attorney, after a normal lunch break, is required to return for arbitration after 1:00 P.M.
(5) If an attorney is only scheduled for afternoon arbitration, an additional fee of Fifty ($50.00) Dollars if the attorney is required to hear cases until 2:00 P.M. and an additional fee of Seventy - Five ($75.00) Dollars if the attorney is required to remain after 2:00 P.M.
(b) In cases requiring hearing of undue length or of unusual complexity, the President Judge, on petition of the members of the Board of Arbitration and for cause shown, may allow additional compensation. The members of the Board of Arbitration shall not be entitled to receive their fees until all reports and awards shall be filed with the Prothonotary. Fees paid to Arbitrators shall not be taxed as costs nor following the awards as other costs.

Penn. 46 J.D.R.C.P. 1309