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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
inspection in the Trial Court Administrator’s office.  The execution of the form must be
completed and filed prior to an applicant being placed on the panel.
17th Judicial District, Lincoln County Circuit Court
Supplementary Local Rules for 2026 - Page 33
 Refusal; Disqualification.  The appointment of an arbitrator is subject to the right of
that person to refuse to serve.  An arbitrator must notify the Trial Court Administrator
immediately if refusing to serve or if any cause exists for the arbitrator’s
disqualification from the case upon any of the grounds of interest, relationship, bias or
prejudice governing the disqualification of judges.  If disqualified, the arbitrator must
immediately return all materials in the case to the Trial Court Administrator.

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