Rule 3.824. Conduct of the hearing

(a) Arbitrator’s powers The arbitrator has the following powers; all other questions arising out of the case are reserved to the court:

(1) To administer oaths or affirmations to witnesses;

(2) To take adjournments upon the request of a party or upon his or her own initiative when deemed necessary;

(3) To permit testimony to be offered by deposition;

(4) To permit evidence to be offered and introduced as provided in these rules;

(5) To rule upon the admissibility and relevancy of evidence offered;

(6) To invite the parties, on reasonable notice, to submit arbitration briefs;

(7) To decide the law and facts of the case and make an award accordingly;

(8) To award costs, not to exceed the statutory costs of the suit; and

(9) To examine any site or object relevant to the case.

(b) Record of proceedings

(1) Arbitrator’s record

(2) Record not subject to discovery

(3) No other record

Committee Notes

(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2007; previously amended effective January 1, 2004.)

(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2007; previously amended effective January 1, 2004.)