Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 171.141 - Direct communications prohibited(a) Other than at the arbitration hearing, the parties and their counsel may not directly communicate in any way with the arbitration panel members concerning the pending arbitration. Any oral or written communications from the parties to an arbitration panel member, other than at hearings, shall be directed to the Administrator for transmittal to the member. Any arbitration panel member who is aware of direct communication shall promptly notify the Administrator; however, the parties and their counsel are permitted to communicate with the panel chairperson as provided by this chapter.(b) The name of any party, counsel, or arbitration panel member who violates subsection (a) will be reported to the Attorney General to determine if a violation of the law has been committed.