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Mandatory Arbitration |
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Effective September 1, 2011, the Superior Court of Cowlitz County adopted
mandatory arbitration (MAR) for civil cases where only a money judgment which is
$50,000 or less (excluding costs and interest) is the sole relief requested.
Local rules have been adopted by the court and can be found under the LMAR
section of the local rules listed at the link below. |
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Link to MAR Local Rules |
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The Cowlitz County Superior Court administration is managed by a committee of
two judges and 3 attorneys. Administrative support is provided by the Superior
Court. A list of approved arbitrators can be obtained by contacting court
administration at 360-577-3085.
If you are an attorney with five years experience and are a member in good
standing with the Washington State Bar association and wish to become an
approved arbitrator, please contact court administration for an application
form. |
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Mandatory Arbitration Forms
For use in
Cowlitz County Only |
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Appointment as Arbitrator |
Form Link |
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Arbitration Award |
Form Link |
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Arbitration Settlement |
Form Link |
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Available Hearing Dates - Arbitration |
Form Link |
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Docket Notice - Statement of Arbitrability |
Form Link |
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Notice of Arbitration Hearing Date |
Form
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Notice of Proposed Arbitrators |
Form Link |
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Order of Continuance of Arbitration Hearing Date |
Form Link |
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Stipulation to Arbitrator |
Form Link |
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All above forms in a Zip file |
Zip File |
Arbitrator Request for Compensation (Adobe format)
Mandated form from the administrative
Office of the Courts |
Form Link |
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All forms are in Microsoft Word format unless indicated. |
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Page Last Updated
Thursday, April 26, 2012 04:04 PM
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