(A) The parties may agree on a procedure for challenging an arbitrator, and the decision reached pursuant to that procedure shall be final.

Terms Used In Ohio Code 2712.25

  • Arbitral tribunal: means a sole arbitrator or a panel of arbitrators. See Ohio Code 2712.01
  • Party: means a party to an arbitration or conciliation agreement. See Ohio Code 2712.01

(B) Failing any such agreement, a party intending to challenge an arbitrator, within fifteen days after becoming aware of the constitution of the arbitral tribunal or after becoming aware of any circumstances referred to in division (A) or (B) of section 2712.22 of the Revised Code, whichever is later, shall send a written statement of the reasons for the challenge to the arbitral tribunal.