HRS §658J-8
Who can be an arbitrator in domestic violence cases
This section says who can serve as an arbitrator in cases involving domestic violence or child abuse. Unless the parties agree otherwise in writing, the arbitrator must have special training and be a lawyer or retired judge. If the chosen arbitrator cannot serve, the court picks one.
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The statute, as written — Qualification and selection of arbitrator
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), unless waived in a record by the parties, an arbitrator shall be trained in identifying domestic violence and child abuse and be: (1) An attorney in good standing admitted to practice or on inactive status; or (2) A judge on retired status, in a state. (b) The identification in the arbitration agreement of an arbitrator, arbitration organization, or method of selection of the arbitrator controls. (c) If an arbitrator is unable or unwilling to act or if the agreed-upon method of selecting an arbitrator fails, upon motion of a party, the court shall select an arbitrator.
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