Rule 1312.Form of Oath. Award and Notice of Entry of Award.

Last amended April 12, 1999 · Last verified June 30, 2026

In one sentenceThis rule supplies the standard forms for the arbitrators’ oath, their award, and the notice that the award has been entered, giving compulsory-arbitration boards uniform paperwork.

Full Text of Rule 1312

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The oath, award of arbitrators and notice of entry shall be in substantially the following form: (Caption) OATH We do solemnly swear (or affirm) that we will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that we will discharge the duties of our office with fidelity. Chair AWARD We, the undersigned arbitrators, having been duly appointed and sworn (or affirmed), make the following award: (Note: If damages for delay are awarded, they shall be separately stated.) Arbitrator, dissents. (Insert name if applicable.) Date of Hearing: Chair Date of Award: NOTICE OF ENTRY OF AWARD Now, the day of , , at .M., the above award was entered upon the docket and notice thereof given by mail to the parties or their attorneys. Arbitrators’ compensation to be paid upon appeal: Prothonotary $ By: Deputy

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Plain-English Summary

This rule prints the forms the arbitration process uses at its key moments. It sets out the oath the arbitrators swear, the form of the award by which the board decides the case, and the notice of entry that tells the parties the award is on the docket.

Standardizing these documents keeps arbitration uniform from county to county and ensures the award and its entry carry the information the parties need — including the date that starts the time to appeal.

Frequently Asked Questions

What forms does this rule provide?

The arbitrators' oath, the award, and the notice of entry of the award.

Amendment History

The provisions of this Rule 1312 amended April 12, 1999, effective July 1, 1999, 29 Pa.B. 2266. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (227311) to (227312).

Source & verification. Rule text, the Official Note, and the amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the Pennsylvania Code, Title 231, the official compilation of rules adopted by the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania. Last verified June 30, 2026. · Official text

Also known as: arbitration oath formaward formnotice of entry of award