(1) Arbitration Request Withdrawal. Either party may withdraw their request for arbitration at any time prior to the hearing by notice to the arbitrator and to the other party. Cases withdrawn at any time as a result of a settlement agreement between the parties may be refiled if either party fails to honor the settlement terms.

1. (a) Withdrawals without Prejudice. A withdrawal received prior to the day of the hearing shall constitute a withdrawal without prejudice from the arbitration system. Cases must be refiled two months after the first voluntary withdrawal; however, cases refiled because a settlement agreement is not honored are not bound by this time limit.
2. (b) Withdrawals with Prejudice. A withdrawal received on or after the day of the hearing or as a result of a default without good cause shall be a withdrawal with prejudice and may not be refiled.
3. (c) Non-refundable Arbitration Fee. If either party withdraws their request for arbitration at any time, the arbitration fee shall not be refunded.