LRMA 5.3.
              CONDUCT OF HEARING - WITNESSES - RULES OF EVIDENCE


    (a)  Oath or Affirmation.  The arbitrator shall place a witness under oath or
affirmation, substantially in the following form, before the witness presents
testimony:  "Do you solemnly swear or affirm, under penalty of perjury under
the laws of the State of Washington, that the testimony you give in this matter
will be the truth?"

    (b)  Recording.  The hearing may be recorded electronically or otherwise by
any party at his or her expense, providing that the means of recording do not
interfere with conduct of the hearing.

    (c)  Rules of Evidence Generally.  The Rules of Evidence, to the extent
determined by the arbitrator to be applicable, should be liberally construed to
promote justice and economical dispute resolution.


[Amended effective September 1, 2012]