PREARBITRATION HEARING MOTIONS
§ 171.41. Rulings on prehearing procedures and discovery.
(a) Prior to the appointment of a chairperson of an arbitration panel, the Administrator will determine all questions involving prehearing procedures, discovery, and motions. After a chairperson has been designated by the Administrator, the chairperson shall assume such responsibilities. Prior to the first meeting of the arbitration panel, all petitions for approval of compromise, settlement or discontinuance required or authorized by law or rule of court will be determined by the Administrator.
(b) Unless otherwise directed by the act, this chapter or the Administrator, the parties may file any motion permitted under Pa.R.C.P.
(c) Unless the Administrator determines that depositions or oral argument are required, the Administrator will automatically decide motions and preliminary objections after answers thereto have been filed or the time for filing an answer has passed.
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