Procedure for Scheduling Arbitration

The Attorney appointed by the Prothonotary as Chair is responsible for scheduling Arbitration

• Call Court Administration (814/451-6251) for available dates for a Room
• Call all Attorneys to coordinate a date and time
• Call Court Administration (814/451-6251) to reserve the Room for the date selected
• Send Notification of Arbitration to all Counsel, Court Administration, attention Arbitration and Prothonotary

Day of Arbitration Hearing

• The Chairperson must report to the Prothonotary to retrieve case file
• Submit to the Prothonotary the Certificate of Arbitrator Fees/Voucher and the Oath of Arbitrator and Award to be processed for payment

Reschedule or Settle Case

• The Party requesting the continuance must get agreement by all counsel and be responsible for following the procedure above
• If the case settles all Counsel, Court Administration, attention Arbitration and Prothonotary must be notified