Section 1240 - Timing and Scheduling the Hearing(a) Date and Time. The parties and the arbitrator(s) shall confer and mutually agree on the date(s) and time(s) for hearing. The date of hearing shall be scheduled to commence not more than 120 days after selection of the arbitrator(s). If the case is resolved before the hearing date or if, due to an emergency, a participant cannot attend the arbitration, the parties shall notify the arbitrator(s) immediately upon learning of such settlement or emergency.(b) The hearing may be held at any location within California selected by the arbitrator(s). In selecting a location, the arbitrator(s) shall consider the convenience of the parties and witnesses.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 1, § 1240
1. New section filed 6-20-97; operative 7-1-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 25). Note: Authority cited: Section 11420.20, Government Code. Reference: Sections 11420.10 and 11420.20, Government Code.
1. New section filed 6-20-97; operative 7-1-97 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(d) (Register 97, No. 25).