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SLR 13.135 — Payment of Arbitrator’s Fee
Lincoln County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 34–35 · 2026
13.135 Payment of Arbitrator’s Fee The term “preliminary payment” as used in UTCR 13.120 shall be defined as the full amount of the arbitration fee then in effect as established by the Arbitration Commission. In the event a party does not pay its pro-rata share of the arbitrator’s “preliminary payment” or obtain a waiver or deferral for payment under ORS 36.420(3), the arbitrator may, in addition to precluding that party’s appearance or participation in the arbitration proceeding in cases subject to ORS 36.400(4); Immediately enter an arbitration award in favor of a party who has paid the party’s respective pro-rata share; Enter an award dismissing the case for want of payment; Enter such other award and take such other action as may be just and equitable under the circumstances. In the event one party pays its pro-rata share of the preliminary payment and the other party does not, the arbitrator shall be entitled to retain all payments received by the arbitrator in order to fully comp…
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SLR 13.035 — Arbitration Commission
Lincoln County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 33–34 · 2026
13.035 Arbitration Commission At the request of a judge, to render advisory opinions relating to arbitration. The Arbitration Commission shall be composed of three judges, three attorneys, and as an ex officio member, the Trial Court Administrator. Three members of the Commission constitute a quorum, but at least one attorney and one judge must be present. A majority of the judges will appoint the members of the Commission who serve at the pleasure of the majority of the judges. 13.095 Arbitrators To qualify as an arbitrator, a person must sign and file an application as an arbitrator, either to serve in a particular case or as a member of the panel of arbitrators. Arbitration Panel. There shall be a panel of arbitrators in such number as the Arbitration Commission may determine. A person desiring to serve as an arbitrator shall complete an information sheet on the form prescribed by the court. A list showing the names of arbitrators available to hear cases will be available for public…
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SLR 13.125 — Compensation of Arbitrator
Lincoln County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 34 · 2026
13.125 Compensation of Arbitrator In all cases, the arbitrator’s fee will be set by the Arbitration Commission as required by UTCR 13.120(1). In any case, or in a case that settles before the date of the arbitration, the parties and arbitrator may use the procedure found in UTCR 13.120(1) to adjust or request a higher fee than that provided for by the Arbitration Commission. If a case settles before the date of the arbitration, the arbitrator shall refund the preliminary payment except for such minimum amount set by the Arbitration Commission.
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SLR 13.161 — Deadline for Arbitration Hearing
Lincoln County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 35 · 2026
13.161 Deadline for Arbitration Hearing The arbitration hearing must take place within 49 days from the date of assignment of the case to the arbitrator. The Trial Court Administrator or designee may allow an extension of time to conduct the hearing for good cause shown, but in no event will the arbitration process be allowed to extend more than six months from the date the case is assigned to an arbitrator.
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SLR 12.355 — Forcible Entry and Detainer Mediation Generally
Lincoln County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 33 · 2026
12.355 Forcible Entry and Detainer Mediation Generally All Forcible Entry and Detainer cases will be referred to mediation pursuant to ORS 36.185, except as otherwise ordered by the court. Attendance at mediation is mandatory unless waived by the court for good cause. At the time set for first appearance both parties shall attend mediation at the court’s direction. If the parties do not reach an agreement the defendant must file their answer before the end of that business day and the case will be set for a hearing. If the parties reach an agreement a stipulated agreement form shall be presented to the court for approval. All mediation services will be provided by the court without cost to the litigants, through the use of volunteer mediators. Chapter 13 - ARBITRATION
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SLR 13.165 — Location of Hearing
Lincoln County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 35 · 2026
13.165 Location of Hearing All cases involving statutorily mandated arbitration shall be heard in Lincoln County. A case may be heard outside of Lincoln County only upon the motion of one or both parties. Chapter 15 - SMALL CLAIMS
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SLR 8.011 — Parent Education Program
Lincoln County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 16–17 · 2026
8.011 Parent Education Program Mandatory Parent Education Program A parent education program of the type authorized by ORS 3.425 is established. The program shall provide information on the impact of family restructuring on the children to each person named as a party in the following types of proceedings, when such proceedings involve minor children: (i) Annulment or dissolution of marriage, (ii) Legal separation, (iii) Petition to establish custody or parenting plans (including paternity), and 17th Judicial District, Lincoln County Circuit Court Supplementary Local Rules for 2026 - Page 16 (iv) Post-judgment litigation involving custody, or parenting plans. Each party who files an appearance in a proceeding of the types described above shall complete the program unless exempted by the court. A final judgment shall not be entered in the proceeding until each party not otherwise exempted by the court who has filed an appearance has completed the program. A copy of this local rule and i…
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