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10th Circuit: non-binding arbitration referral procedures

High confidence· verified September 9, 2026MediationFla. 10th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order No. 3-39.0, In re: Procedures for Non-Binding Arbitration

Summary

The 10th Circuit has adopted its own procedures for the conduct of court-ordered non-binding arbitration under section 44.103, Florida Statutes.

Applies to

Contested civil actions referred to non-binding arbitration in Hardee, Highlands and Polk Counties.

Requirement

AO 3-39.0 establishes the circuit's procedures for non-binding arbitration. Section 44.103, Fla. Stat., permits a court to refer any contested civil action to non-binding arbitration under rules adopted by the Florida Supreme Court. Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.800 excludes certain matters from arbitration; Rule 1.810 governs selection and compensation of arbitrators; and Rule 1.820 sets hearing procedures and authorizes the chief judge to establish other procedures for the expeditious and orderly operation of the arbitration hearing.

Source of truth

IN RE: PROCEDURES FOR NON-BINDING ARBITRATION — WHEREAS, section 44.103, Florida Statutes, provides that a court may refer any contested civil action to non-binding arbitration in accordance with rules adopted by the Florida Supreme Court; and WHEREAS, Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.800 excludes certain matters from arbitration; Rule 1.810 provides for the selection and compensation of arbitrators; and Rule 1.820 establishes certain hearing procedures for non-binding arbitration and authorizes the chief judge to establish other procedures for the expeditious and orderly operation of the arbitration hearing;

Official source: 10th Circuit — Administrative Orders, Division 3 (Civil)
Source health: Healthy · checked October 24, 2026
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Last verified: September 9, 2026benchpath-reverify-2026-09-08 (custody hash match) | prior: BenchPath arbitration 2026-07-22 — live fetch + sha256 custody of the order PDF; operative text read verbatim

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