Parties may agree to an earlier date for the hearing. Most hearings take place within twelve months of the answer. Arbitration hearings are held at the courthouse before a single arbitrator unless the parties request three. Logistical arrangements are made by the court staff. P. 45 applies to subpoenas for attendance of witnesses and production of documentary evidence.
Testimony is under oath.
The Federal Rules of Evidence are used as guides to the admissibility of evidence. Parties may, at their own expense, record and transcribe the hearing. Length of hearing. Most arbitration hearings last about four hours. Program features Party roles and sanctions.