1. (1) A party may:

   1. (a) be represented in an arbitration by an attorney;
   2. (b) be accompanied by an individual who will not be called as a witness or act as an advocate; and
   3. (c) participate in the arbitration to the full extent permitted under the law and procedural rules of this state, other than this chapter, governing a party's participation in contractual arbitration.
2. (2) A party or representative of a party may not communicate ex parte with the arbitrator except to the extent allowed in a family law proceeding for communication with a judge.

Enacted by Chapter 315, 2025 General Session