Cal. R. 3.817

As amended through September 20, 2024

Rule 3.817 - Arbitration hearings; notice; when and where held

(a) Setting hearing; notice

Within 15 days after the appointment of the arbitrator, the arbitrator must set the time, date, and place of the arbitration hearing and notify each party and the administrator in writing of the time, date, and place set.

(b) Date of hearing; limitations

Except upon the agreement of all parties and the arbitrator, the arbitration hearing date must not be set:

(1) Earlier than 30 days after the date the arbitrator sends the notice of the hearing under (a); or

(2) On Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays.

(c) Hearing completion deadline

The hearing must be scheduled so as to be completed no later than 90 days from the date of the assignment of the case to the arbitrator, including any time due to continuances granted under rule 3.818.

(d) Hearing location

The hearing must take place in appropriate facilities provided by the court or selected by the arbitrator.

Cal. R. Ct. 3.817

Rule 3.817 amended and renumbered effective 1/1/2007; adopted as rule 1611 effective 7/1/1976; previously amended effective 7/1/1979, and1/1/1992; previously amended and renumbered as rule 1607 effective 1/1/2004.