Rule 13.045 - ARBITRATORS(1) To qualify as a court-approved arbitrator, a person must:(a) Meet the requirements contained in UTCR 13.090,(b) Participate in at least ten trials or arbitrations either as a lawyer or an arbitrator or other comparable professional experience in the area of law the applicant proposes to arbitrate,(c) Submit three letters of recommendation to the Court, and(d) Receive approval by the Presiding Judge, upon recommendation of the Marion County Commission on Dispute Resolution.(2) The parties may stipulate to an arbitrator not approved by the Court and proceed through court annexed arbitration, regardless of whether that arbitrator meets the minimum requirements outlined in subsection (1).(3) The Presiding Judge may remove an arbitrator from the panel at the Presiding Judge's discretion.(4) Each arbitrator shall be evaluated by the Marion County Commission on Dispute Resolution at least every five years for compliance with standards of legal practice, UTCRs, SLRs, and Marion County Arbitration Procedures. Complaints or comments about the arbitrator should be submitted in writing to the Arbitration Coordinator and may be considered in the review process. The Commission may recommend approval or removal based upon this review.(5) A written complaint against an arbitrator shall be reviewed within 60 days by the Marion County Commission on Dispute Resolution. The Commission may make recommendations as the Commission feels are appropriate based upon the review.Marion Supp. L. R. 13.045
Amended effective 2/1/2024.