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SLR 13.121 — COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATORS

Grant, Harney County Supplementary Local Rules (2026) · physical PDF page 13–14 · 2026

13.121 COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATORS
1) If parties do not pay their pro rata share of the preliminary payment for the arbitrator within 14
days from assignment of the arbitrator, the court may exercise its authority under UTCR 1.090(2).
2) Indigent parties may seek waiver or deferral of the arbitrator’s fee within 14 days from the date the
case is assigned to arbitration. The request must be submitted by motion and order, supported by
an affidavit setting forth with specificity the party’s income, assets and expenses and presented to
the Presiding Judge for approval. In the event the funds are available under ORS 36.420 for the
payment of fees waived or deferred, the arbitrator shall be reimbursed after filing of the arbitration
award.
3) NOTE: The arbitration commission has established a compensation schedule for arbitrators. The
arbitrator shall be compensated at the rate of $150.00 per hour (or any greater sum agreed upon
by the parties), not to exceed 10 hours, for hearings and related work. Each party shall pay a
$600.00 deposit directly to the arbitrator prior to the arbitrator beginning work on the case. The
arbitrator shall be compensated at the rate of $75.00 per hour for travel.
Page 14 of 14 – 24th Judicial District Supplemental Local Rules – effective February 1, 2026
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