§ Rule V Closing of Hearings

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Rule V. Closing of Hearings

    The arbitrators shall specifically inquire of all parties whether they have any further evidence to submit in whatever form. If the answer is in the negative, the hearings shall be closed. The fee arbitration files shall be preserved for a period of 1 year from the date of submission of the award to the parties. Upon closure of the hearing, the arbitrator(s) may retire into executive session to consider the issues raised and reach a decision as to an award. The mental processes of the arbitrator(s) employed in reaching an award shall not be subject to discovery or use in any proceeding.