MINNESOTA COURT RULES

MISCELLANEOUS

Minnesota No-Fault, Comprehensive orCollision Damage Automobile InsuranceArbitration Rules

Rule 1.Purpose and Administration

(a) The purpose of the Minnesota no-fault arbitration system is to promote the orderly and efficient administration of justice in this State. To this end, the Court, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 65B.525, and in the exercise of its rule making responsibilities, does hereby adopt these rules. These rules are intended to implement the Minnesota No-Fault Act.

(b) Arbitration under Minnesota Statutes, section 65B.525, shall be administered by a standing committee of not less than twelve members to be appointed by the Minnesota Supreme Court. Members shall be appointed for a four-year term commencing on January 1, with at least three members' terms expiring each year. No member shall serve more than two full terms and any partial term.

(c) The day-to-day administration of arbitration under Minnesota Statutes, section 65B.525, shall be by an arbitration organization designated by the Standing Committee with the concurrence of the Supreme Court. The administration shall be subject to the continuing supervision of the Standing Committee.

(Amended effective September 7, 1999; amended effective August 5, 2003; amended effective January 1, 2019.)