§ 7378. Qualification and selection of arbitrator.
143 words·~1 min read·
/pa/title-42/chapter-73/7378A research copy — for the controlling text, always check the official state or federal source. Not legal advice.
§ 7378. Qualification and selection of arbitrator.
(a)Qualifications.-- Except as set forth in subsection
(b)and unless waived in a record by the parties, an arbitrator must:
(1)be an attorney at law, a former attorney at law on inactive status or a senior judge; and
(2)have successfully completed a combined five hours of instruction, approved by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court Continuing Legal Education Board, in domestic violence and child abuse.
(b)Arbitration agreement.-- The identification in the arbitration agreement of an arbitrator, arbitration organization or method of selection of the arbitrator controls.
(c)Court selection.-- If an arbitrator is unable or unwilling to act or if the agreed-on method of selecting an arbitrator fails, on motion of a party, the court shall select an arbitrator.
42c7378v
Cross References. Section 7378 is referred to in section 7379 of this title.
42c7379s