Supreme Court of Florida
In Re: Amendments to the Florida Rules for Court-Appointed Arbitrators
October 31, 2024
Summary
The Supreme Court of Florida amended Florida Rule for Court-Appointed Arbitrators 11.010 to clarify the qualifications for court-appointed arbitrators. A sole or chief arbitrator generally must have been a member in good standing of The Florida Bar for five years, subject to a written party agreement permitting a qualified attorney from another United States jurisdiction; a nonlicensed individual may serve as a non-chair panel arbitrator with written agreement of all parties. The amendments became effective immediately.