Rule 13.121 - COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATORS - CIRCUIT COURT CASES(1) The Arbitration Commission must establish a compensation schedule for arbitrators.* The fee will be paid in equal shares by the parties within fourteen (14) days after the assignment of the arbitrator and will be deposited in the arbitrator's trust account until final disposition of the action. After final disposition, any refunds then owing will be paid within seven (7) business days.(2) The maximum fee per case established by the Arbitration Commission is $750.00 except under extraordinary conditions when the procedural or substantive "complexity" of the matter justifies a higher fee.(3) For the purpose of this rule, "complexity" refers to the multiplicity of parties and their representative claims, but may include other factors. If the arbitrator suggests that such extraordinary conditions justify a larger fee, and the parties concur, the fee will be adjusted accordingly and will be paid in full by the respective parties prior to the commencement of the arbitration hearing. If the parties do not concur with the higher fee, the arbitrator will bring the matter to the attention of the Presiding Judge before the commencement of the arbitration hearing. In such circumstances, the Presiding Judge may authorize a higher arbitrator's fee which must be paid before the commencement of the arbitration hearing, but in no event more than fourteen (14) days following the court's written approval.(4) If the plaintiff fails to pay the prescribed fee within fourteen (14) calendar days of assignment, the court may exercise its authority under UTCR 1.090 to strike the complaint which constitutes dismissal of the proceedings, absent relief prescribed by ORS 36.420(3).(5) If the defendant fails to pay the prescribed fee within fourteen (14) calendar days of assignment, the court may exercise its authority under UTCR 1.090 to impose an appropriate sanction.Columbia Supp. L. R. 13.121
Amended effective 2/1/2024.