Rule 13.095 - ARBITRATION PANEL(1) The Twenty-First Judicial District Arbitration Panel will consist of a panel of attorneys practicing in Benton or Linn Counties, or both, selected by the Benton County Mediation/Arbitration Commission, subject to approval of the Presiding Judge, and having the following qualifications: (a) Five years continuous practice including significant experience in civil litigation, with a present emphasis in their practice of law on civil litigation; or,(b) A retired, senior, or pro tem judge.(2) A list showing the names of the members of the Arbitration Panel will be available for public inspection in the Arbitration Clerk's office.(3) A person desiring to serve as an arbitrator shall complete an information sheet on the form prescribed by the court. Execution of the form, oath, and agreement to serve must be completed and filed before an applicant is eligible to arbitrate a case.(4) Refusal and Disqualification (a) The appointment of an arbitrator is subject to the right of that person to refuse to serve. An arbitrator must notify the Arbitration Clerk immediately if refusing to serve or if any cause exists for the arbitrator's disqualification from the case upon any grounds of interest, relationship, bias, or prejudice governing the disqualification of judges.(b) If disqualified, the arbitrator must immediately return all materials in the case to the Arbitration Clerk.Benton Supp. L. R. 13.095
Amended effective 2/1/2024.