8.6
                          Compensation of Arbitrator


     (a)  Generally.  Arbitrators shall be compensated in the same amount and
manner as judges pro tempore of the Superior Court; provided, however, the
portion of the compensation from the Superior Court shall not exceed $1,000.00
for any case without approval of the presiding judge.

     (b)  Form.  When the award is filed, the arbitrator shall submit to the
Court Administrator a request for payment on a form prescribed by the
Washington State Administrative Office of the Courts.  The presiding judge
shall determine the amount of compensation to be paid.


[Adopted effective September 1, 2012.]