Common use of Transcripts and briefs Clause in Contracts

Transcripts and briefs. Because arbitration is intended to provide a simple, speedy alternative to litigation processes, the use of transcripts and briefs should be considered only in exceptional circumstances. If a verbatim record is required, it may be prepared providing the party desiring the record pays the cost and makes a copy available to the other party and the arbitrator without charge. The arbitrator may maintain written notes of the hearing and may use an electronic recording device to supplement the note taking. These notes shall be considered the arbitrator’s private and personal property and shall not be made available to the parties or another third party. If a recording device is used by the arbitrator to supplement the arbitrator’s notes, the arbitrator shall retain the recording for a period of 90 days following the issuance of the award. Statutory Authority: MS § 179A.04 subd 3 para (f) History: 11 SR 2077

Transcripts and briefs. Because arbitration is intended to provide a simple, speedy alternative to litigation processes, the use of transcripts and briefs should be considered only in exceptional circumstances. If a verbatim record is required, it may be prepared providing the party desiring the record pays the cost and makes a copy available to the other party and the arbitrator without charge. The arbitrator may maintain written notes of the hearing and may use an electronic recording device to supplement the note taking. These notes shall be considered the arbitrator’s 's private and personal property and shall not be made available to the parties or another third party. If a recording device is used by the arbitrator to supplement the arbitrator’s 's notes, the arbitrator shall retain the recording for a period of 90 days following the issuance of the award. Statutory Authority: MS § 179A.04 subd 3 para (f) History: 11 SR 2077.