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UTCR 13.210 — FORM AND CONTENT OF AWARD
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 13 · physical PDF page 9–10 · 2026
13.210 FORM AND CONTENT OF AWARD (1) The award must be in writing and prepared on a form prescribed by the court and signed by the arbitrator. (2) The arbitrator shall determine all issues raised by the pleadings, including a determination of any damages, costs and attorney fees where allowed under applicable law. (3) Findings of fact, conclusions of law and written opinions are not required. (4) The award must contain the caption of the case and all the following information: (a) The date of the hearing, if any. (b) The prevailing party and the amount of relief awarded. (c) Whether any part of the award was based on the failure of any party to appear and the identity of that party. (d) The name and office address of the arbitrator. (e) Provision for costs and for attorney fees where allowed under applicable law. (f) Interest in accordance with applicable law specifying the rate of interest and the date from which it accrues. (5) Within 28 days after the conclusion of the arbitration h…
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UTCR 13.120 — COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATOR
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 13 · physical PDF page 4–5 · 2026
13.120 COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATOR (1) The arbitration commission shall establish a compensation schedule for arbitrators. If the arbitrator suggests that extraordinary conditions justify a different fee, and the parties concur, the fee may be adjusted accordingly. If the parties, or any of them, do not concur, the arbitrator shall direct an inquiry to the court for determination of the appropriate fee. (2) Within 14 days of the appointment of the arbitrator, each party must tender to the arbitrator a pro rata share of the preliminary payment for the arbitrator. Any deposit in excess of the arbitrator’s actual fee will be refunded to the parties. Regardless of whether the arbitration hearing is conducted, the parties must pay a 2026 UTCR 13.5 proportionate share of the arbitrator’s fee. The arbitrator must submit to each party an itemized statement. (3) Relief from the payment of arbitration fees, in whole or in part, as provided for in ORS 36.420(3) must be applied for immediately upon…
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UTCR 13.220 — FILING OF AN AWARD
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 13 · physical PDF page 10 · 2026
13.220 FILING OF AN AWARD (1) In all cases, the arbitrator shall file the award with the trial court administrator, together with proof of service of a copy of the award upon each party, within 42 days after the conclusion of the arbitration hearing. (2) An arbitrator may request an extension of time for filing of the award by presenting a written ex parte request to the trial court administrator. The trial court administrator may grant or deny the request, subject to review of the presiding judge. The arbitrator shall give the parties notice of any extension granted. (3) The arbitrator may file with the trial court administrator and serve upon the parties an amended award to correct an obvious error made in stating the award if done within the time for filing an award or upon application to the court to amend. (4) After the award is filed, the arbitrator must return all documents and exhibits to the parties who originally offered them. All other documents and materials relating to the…
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UTCR 13.100 — AUTHORITY OF ARBITRATORS
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 13 · physical PDF page 3–4 · 2026
13.100 AUTHORITY OF ARBITRATORS An 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 2026 UTCR 13.4 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; perfor…
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UTCR 13.080 — ASSIGNMENT TO ARBITRATOR
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 13 · physical PDF page 3 · 2026
13.080 ASSIGNMENT TO ARBITRATOR (1) The parties may select an arbitrator by stipulation. (2) At the time of giving notice of the assignment to arbitration, the trial court administrator shall furnish a list of proposed arbitrators as well as a copy of the procedures for the selection of arbitrators and for setting an arbitration hearing. The procedures for selection of arbitrators shall be established by the arbitration commission. (3) An arbitrator shall be assigned under (1) or (2) of this rule within 21 days after the assignment to arbitration.
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UTCR 13.060 — PLEADINGS IN CASES SUBJECT OR NOT SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 13 · physical PDF page 2–3 · 2026
13.060 PLEADINGS IN CASES SUBJECT OR NOT SUBJECT TO ARBITRATION (1) All civil actions (including domestic relations cases described under ORS 36.405(1)(b)) will be assigned to arbitration unless one of the following occurs: (a) The title of a pleading contains the words “CLAIM NOT SUBJECT TO MANDATORY ARBITRATION” in compliance with subsection (3) of this rule. (b) Any party files a notice, prior to the assignment to arbitration, that the case is not subject to mandatory arbitration. The notice must state grounds sufficient to exempt the case from mandatory arbitration. (c) The court orders the case removed from mandatory arbitration under ORS 36.405(2). (2) Notice under part (1)(a) or (1)(b) of this rule does not prevent any party from asserting by appropriate motion, that the case is subject to mandatory arbitration. (3) A party must place one or the other of the following in the title of a pleading in the case (including a claim, counterclaim, cross claim, third-party claim, petitio…
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UTCR 13.090 — ARBITRATORS
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 13 · physical PDF page 3 · 2026
13.090 ARBITRATORS (1) Unless otherwise ordered or stipulated, an arbitrator must be an active attorney licensee in good standing of the Oregon State Bar, who has been admitted to any bar for a minimum of five years, or a retired or senior judge. The parties may stipulate to a nonlawyer arbitrator. (2) An arbitrator who is not a retired or senior judge or stipulated nonlawyer arbitrator must be an active attorney licensee in good standing of the Oregon State Bar at the time of each appointment. During any period of suspension from the practice of law or in the event of disbarment, an arbitrator will be removed from the court’s list of arbitrators and may reapply when the attorney is reinstated or readmitted to the Bar. (3) Arbitrators will conduct themselves in the manner prescribed by the Code of Judicial Conduct. (4) As used in this rule, “attorney” does not include licensed paralegals.
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UTCR 13.030 — ARBITRATION COMMISSION
2026 Uniform Trial Court Rules — Chapter 13 · physical PDF page 1 · 2026
13.030 ARBITRATION COMMISSION (1) Each court must establish an arbitration commission. (2) The function of the arbitration commission is to supervise the arbitration program and to give advisory opinions relating to arbitration. (3) The arbitration commission must include both judge and attorney members and, as an ex officio member, the court administrator.
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