61B-45.016 — Expedited Procedure for Determination of Jurisdiction

Rule 61B-45.016 was adopted establishing an expedited procedure for determining arbitrator jurisdiction in mandatory non-binding arbitration proceedings.

The rule creates a procedural mechanism allowing parties to seek expedited determination of whether an arbitrator has jurisdiction over a dispute before proceeding to full arbitration. The rule is part of Florida's mandatory non-binding arbitration rules of procedure under Chapter 61B-45.

Parties involved in mandatory non-binding arbitration proceedings governed by Florida's arbitration rules.

Effective July 20, 2016.