Rule 3.1. Qualifications

SCCAR 3.1 QUALIFICATIONS Unless otherwise ordered or stipulated, an arbitrator must be a member in good standing of the Washington State Bar Association who has been admitted to the Bar for a minimum of 5 years, or who is a retired judge. The parties may stipulate to a nonlawyer arbitrator. Unless waived pursuant to RCW 7.06.040(2)(b), a person may not serve as an arbitrator unless the person has completed a minimum of three credits of Washington State Bar Approved continuing legal education credits on the professional and ethical considerations for serving as an arbitrator. A person serving as an arbitrator must file a declaration or affidavit stating or certifying to the appointing court that the person is in compliance with qualifications described in RCW 7.06.040. The court is authorized to remove an individual from a list of qualified arbitrators for good cause.