(1) A party may: (a) Be represented in an arbitration by an attorney; (b) Be accompanied by an individual who will not be called as a witness or act as an advocate; and (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) 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.
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