Party participation.
42 Pa.C.S. § 7380
in effect(a) Representation.--A party may:
(1) be represented in an arbitration by counsel;
(2) be accompanied by an individual who will not be called as a witness or act as an advocate; and
(3) participate in the arbitration to the full extent permitted under sections 7321.16 (relating to arbitration process) and 7383 (relating to powers and duties of arbitrator).
(b) Ex-parte communications.--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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