LMAR 2.1
                            TRANSFER TO ARBITRATION


     (a)  Statement of Arbitrability.  In every civil case the party filing the
Note for Trial Docket provided by Civil Rule 30 shall, upon the form prescribed
by the court, complete a Statement of Arbitrability.*  Within 14 days after the
Note for Trial and Statement of Arbitrability have been served and filed, any
party disagreeing with the Statement of Arbitrability or willing to stipulate
to arbitration shall serve and file a response to the Statement of
Arbitrability on the form prescribed by the Court.**  In the absence of such
response, the Statement of Arbitrability shall be deemed correct, and the case
shall be deemed set for arbitration.  If a party asserts that its claim exceeds
$50,000 or seeks relief other than a money judgment, the case is not subject to
arbitration except by stipulation.

     (b)  Failure to File - Amendments.  A party failing to serve and file an
original response within the time prescribed may later do so only upon leave of
court.  A party may amend the Statement of Arbitrability or response at any
time before assignment of an Arbitrator or assignment of trial date and
thereafter only upon leave of court for good cause shown.***
     If a party noting the matter for trial setting: (a)  has a limited ability
to speak or understand the English Language, or (b)   knows, or after
reasonable inquiry has reason to believe, that any other party to the action
has limited ability to speak or understand the English Language, the party
noting the matter for trial shall indicate on the Note for Trial Setting and
Initial Statement of Arbitrability that an interpreter is needed. The party
filing such Notice of Trial Setting and Initial Statement of Arbitrability
shall, simultaneously with such filing, provide a copy of the Notice of Trial
Setting and Initial Statement of Arbitrability to the Judicial Assistant.


     (c)  By Stipulation.  A case in which all parties file a stipulation to
arbitrate under MAR 8.1 will be placed on the arbitration calendar regardless
of the nature of the case or amount in controversy.****


*    Form LMAR 2.1(a)1
**   Form LMAR 2.1(a)2
***  Form LMAR 2.1(b)
**** Form LMAR 2.1(c)


[Amended Effective September 1, 2011]