California Code of Regulations
Title 16 - Professional and Vocational Regulations
Division 36 - Dispute Resolution Advisory Council
Article 3 - Grantee Operations, Training and Service Standards
Section 3618 - Fees for Service

Universal Citation: 16 CA Code of Regs 3618

Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 12, March 22, 2024

(a) Under the Act and these Regulations, a Grantee is not required to charge fees to disputants for dispute resolution services. However, if a Grantee charges fees for its dispute resolution services, such fees must be assessed on a sliding scale basis, according to income and financial need. The Grantee shall fully explain to all disputants, in advance of the services being furnished, the basis for and the amount of any fees and other costs that may be charged.

(b) A Grantee may not assess any fees upon disputants who are indigent. "Indigent" includes persons whose income and resources meet the financial qualifications for federal Supplemental Security Income benefits.

(c) A Grantee is prohibited from charging the following fees:

(1) contingent fees;

(2) fees calculated on the basis of the amount in controversy; or

(3) fees based on the failure or success of the disputants to agree to resolution terms previously designated by one or more of the disputants.

1. New section filed 8-31-89; operative 9-30-89 (Register 89, No. 36).

Note: Authority cited: Section 471, Business and Professions Code. Reference: Sections 467.2(c), 470.1(a) and 471.3, Business and Professions Code.

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