N.H. Code Admin. R. Plc 2106.02 – Scheduling the Arbitration; Exchange of Information

(a) The initial arbitration session shall be scheduled to occur within 30 calendar days after selection of the arbitrator.
(b) Not later than 10 days prior to the session, the parties shall submit to the arbitrator, and exchange with each other, a summary of the significant aspects of their case. The parties shall attach to the summary copies of all documents on which they rely. Such summaries shall be not longer than 4 pages, exclusive of the attached documents.
(c) Upon receipt of an opposing party’s submission, the party may send additional information responding to that submission. All such responsive submissions shall be exchanged with the other party and shall contain a statement of compliance with the exchange requirements.
(d) At the session, the following shall apply:
1. (1) Each party shall be limited to one hour to present that party’s case;
2. (2) Direct examination and cross-examination shall be limited to the parties or their representatives;
3. (3) The arbitrator shall be permitted to ask questions;
4. (4) Formal rules of evidence shall not apply; and
5. (5) If the arbitrator permits closing arguments, each party shall be limited to 5 minutes.
(e) Within 5 days after the session, the arbitrator shall file a ruling with the parties and the board. The ruling shall include a brief explanation of the reasons for the arbitrator’s conclusion.
(f) If the parties reach an agreement as a result of the arbitration, the parties shall comply with Plc 2103.04(g) not later than 10 days after the arbitrator’s ruling is filed.
Source. #14331, eff 8-20-25, EXPIRES: 8-20-35
Appendix A: State Statutes Implemented
Rule
State Statute(s) Implemented
Plc 2100
RSA 205-D:3, V; 24 CFR Part 3288, Subpart D