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MANDATORY ARBITRATION 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. When to Transfer 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. How to Transfer 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 is not necessary. Objection 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 no party objects, the case shall be transferred 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. Appointment of Arbitrator 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. Panel of Arbitrators 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. Mandatory Arbitration Forms for Litigants:
Mandatory Arbitration Forms for Arbitrators:
Mailing Address/Contact Information Trina Wendel, Arbitration Coordinator Thurston County Superior Court 2000 Lakeridge Dr SW Bldg 2 Olympia WA 98502 360.786.5557
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