Rule 13.100 - AUTHORITY OF ARBITRATORSAn arbitrator has the authority to do all of the following, but may exercise the authority conferred only after the case is assigned to a specific arbitrator and any disputes over the assignment have been settled:
(1) Decide procedural issues arising before or during the arbitration hearing, except issues relating to arbitrability or the qualification of an arbitrator. The court may entertain a challenge to the qualification of an arbitrator on grounds that could not be discovered prior to assignment of the arbitrator to the case.(2) Invite, with reasonable notice, the parties to submit trial briefs.(3) After notice to the parties, examine any site or object relevant to the case.(4) Issue a subpoena, enforceable in the manner described in ORS 36.675.(5) Administer oath or affirmations to witnesses.(6) Rule on the admissibility of evidence in accordance with these rules.(7) Determine the facts, apply the law and make an award; perform other acts as authorized by these rules.(8) Determine the place, time and procedure to present a motion before the arbitrator, including motions for Summary Award (known as Summary Judgment under ORCP).(9) Require a party, an attorney advising each party, or both, to pay the reasonable expenses, including attorney fees, caused by the failure of such party or attorney or both, to obey an order of the arbitrator.(10) Award attorney fees as authorized by these rules, by contract or by law.Or. Uni. Trial. Ct. R. 13.100