Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.810
SELECTION AND COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATORS
Text — October 1, 2026 edition
(a) Selection. The chief judge of the circuit or a designee shall maintain a list of qualified persons who have agreed to serve as arbitrators. Cases assigned to arbitration shall be assigned to an arbitrator or to a panel of 3 arbitrators. The court shall determine the number of arbitrators and designate them within 15 days after service of the order of referral in the absence of an agreement by the parties. In the case of a panel, one of the arbitrators shall be appointed as the chief arbitrator. Where there is only one arbitrator, that person shall be the chief arbitrator.
(b) Compensation. The chief judge of each judicial circuit shall establish the compensation of arbitrators subject to the limitations in section 44.103(3), Florida Statutes.
Notes and commentary — not rule text
Committee Notes
2003 Amendment. The statutory reference in subdivision (b) is changed to reflect changes in the statutory numbering.
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