Mason County Superior Court

		
		
                                   LMAR 2.3
                           Assignment to Arbitrator

     (a) Generally.  When a case is set for arbitration, a list of five
proposed arbitrators shall be furnished to the parties.  A list of other
approved arbitrators shall be furnished upon request.  The parties are
encouraged to stipulate to an arbitrator.  In the absence of the stipulation,
the arbitrator shall be chosen from among the five proposed arbitrators in the
manner defined by this rule.

     (1)  Response by Parties.  Within fourteen (14) days after the list of the
proposed arbitrators is furnished to the parties, each party shall nominate two
arbitrators and strike two arbitrators from the list. If both parties respond,
an arbitrator nominated by both parties shall be appointed.  If no arbitrator
has been nominated by both parties, an arbitrator shall be appointed from among
those not stricken by either party.

     (2)  Response by Only One Party.  If only one party responds within
fourteen (14) days, an arbitrator shall be appointed from that party's response.

     (3)  No Response.  If neither party responds within fourteen (14) days,
the arbitrator shall be randomly appointed from the five proposed arbitrators.

     (4)  Additional Arbitrators for Additional Parties.  If there are more
than two adverse parties all represented by different counsel, one additional
proposed arbitrator shall be added to the list for each additional party so
represented with the above principles of selection to be applied.  The number
of adverse parties shall be determined by the arbitration department, subject
to review by the Presiding Judge.


[Adopted effective September 1, 2012.]