40-16-110. Party participation. (1) A party may:

(a) be represented in an arbitration by an attorney;

(b) be accompanied by an individual who will not be called as a witness or act as an advocate; and

(c) participate in the arbitration to the full extent permitted under the law and procedural rules of this state.

(2) 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.