RULE 1.810. SELECTION AND COMPENSATION OF ARBITRATORS
Rule text current through The Florida Bar’s October 1, 2026 edition of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure (amendments through 2026 WL 2603472). Cox Law, PLLC endeavors to update these pages as rule changes are adopted, but be sure to verify the current rule with the official Florida Bar publication or the Florida Supreme Court before relying on it. Page updated October 12, 2026.
(a) Selection. The chief judge of the circuit or a designee shall maintain a list of qualified persons who have agreed to serve as arbitrators. Cases assigned to arbitration shall be assigned to an arbitrator or to a panel of 3 arbitrators. The court shall determine the number of arbitrators and designate them within 15 days after service of the order of referral in the absence of an agreement by the parties. In the case of a panel, one of the arbitrators shall be appointed as the chief arbitrator. Where there is only one arbitrator, that person shall be the chief arbitrator.
(b) Compensation. The chief judge of each judicial circuit shall establish the compensation of arbitrators subject to the limitations in section 44.103(3), Florida Statutes.
Committee Notes
2003 Amendment. The statutory reference in subdivision (b) is changed to reflect changes in the statutory numbering.
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Rule Update: Text verified October 12, 2026 against The Florida Bar’s October 1, 2026 edition of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. Rule 1.810 has not been amended since before 2019.
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