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MANDATORY ARBITRATION |
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All civil actions, where
the sole relief sought
is monetary damages, and
where no party asserts a
claim in excess of fifty
thousand dollars
($50,000), are subject
to Mandatory
Arbitration. If a
party asserts that its
claim exceeds fifty
thousand dollars
($50,000) or seeks
relief other than
monetary damages, the
case is only subject to
arbitration by
stipulation.
(MAR forms located at
bottom of page.) |
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LOCAL MANDATORY
ARBITRATION RULES |
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS |
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No. In Thurston
County there is
currently no fee to file
a Notice of Issue and
transfer a case into
Arbitration. |
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When should I
transfer a case to
Arbitration?
A party should file and
serve a Note for
Arbitration after all
parties have been
joined, all claims,
counterclaims and
cross-claims answered,
and at least ten days
before the status
conference. If you
know you are going to
transfer your case to
Arbitration but need
additional time to do
so, please contact the
Judicial Assistant for
the assigned Judge and
ask to continue the
status conference. |
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How do I transfer my
case to Arbitration?
A party should file and
serve a Note for
Arbitration, noting the
matter for a Friday
civil motion calendar.
If no party files an
objection to
Arbitration, personal
appearance on the date
noted is not necessary. |
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How do I Object to
Arbitration?
A party may object to
Mandatory Arbitration by
filing and serving a
Response to Statement of
Arbitration before the
date designated on the
Note for Arbitration.
If a party files an
objection, both parties
should appear on the
noted date and argue the
matter before the
assigned judge. If
no party files an objection,
appearance is not
necessary and the case
will be transferred to
Mandatory Arbitration. |
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How is the
Arbitrator
Appointed?
An Arbitrator is
appointed based on the
parties' responses to
the Strike List or by
Stipulation to
Arbitrator. If the
parties do not respond
to the Strike List or
stipulate to an
Arbitrator within 14
days of receipt of the
Strike List, the
Arbitration Coordinator
will appoint an
Arbitrator from the
Strike List. |
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Litigants:
Where can I view the
Panel of
Arbitrators?
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Attorneys:
How can I become an
Arbitrator?
In accordance with state
statute, attorneys who
have practiced in
Washington for five
years or more are
qualified to serve on
the panel of
arbitrators. To
become an Arbitrator,
please complete and
return an Arbitrator
Profile and Oath to the
address listed below.
To view the current
panel of arbitrators
with brief biographies,
click here. |
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MANDATORY ARBITRATION
FORMS FOR LITIGANTS:
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Note for Arbitration
(green paper) |
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Response to Statement of
Arbitrability |
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Stipulation to
Arbitrator |
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Available Hearing Dates |
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Request for Trial do
Novo and Seal Award
(updated 9/11) |
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MANDATORY ARBITRATION
FORMS FOR ARBITRATORS: |
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Notice of Arbitration
Hearing Date |
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Order of Continuance of
Arbitration Hearing Date |
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Arbitration Settlement
and Removal from
Arbitration Calendar |
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Arbitration Award |
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Arbitrator's Request for
Compensation |
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Arbitrator Profile and
Oath |
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Mailing Address/Contact
Information
Arbitration Department
Thurston County Superior
Court
2000 Lakeridge Dr SW
Bldg 2
Olympia WA 98502
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