Except as provided in (b), the arbitrator’s award must be timely filed with the clerk of the court under rule 3.825(b) before a fee may be paid to the arbitrator.
(Subd (a) amended effective January 1, 2013; previously amended effective July 1, 1979, January 1, 2004, and January 1, 2007.)
On the arbitrator’s verified ex parte application, the court may for good cause authorize payment of a fee:
(Subd (b) amended effective January 1, 2013; previously amended effective July 1, 1979, January 1, 1987, and January 1, 2004.)
The arbitrator’s fee statement must be submitted to the administrator promptly upon the completion of the arbitrator’s duties and must set forth the title and number of the cause arbitrated, the date of any arbitration hearing, and the date the award or, notice of settlement, or request for dismissal was filed.
(Subd (c) amended effective January 1, 2013; previously amended effective July 1, 1979, January 1, 2004, and January 1, 2007.)
Cal. R. Ct. 3.819