RULE 2.3                                               
                  ASSIGNMENT TO ARBITRATOR                                       
                                                                                 
    (a) Generally. The parties may select an arbitrator by stipulation. If       
an arbitrator is not chosen by stipulation within 14 days after a case has       
been placed on the arbitration calendar, the court shall promptly select an      
arbitrator and notify the arbitrator and the parties of the assignment. The      
case is deemed assigned for purposes of rule 1.3 upon the final selection        
of the arbitrator under this rule.                                               
    (b) Communication With Potential Arbitrator Restricted. The                  
restrictions on communication defined by rule 4.1 apply to communication         
with a person under consideration as a possible arbitrator in a case.