Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.830

(a) Absence of Party Agreement.

(1) Compensation. In the absence of an agreement by

the parties as to compensation of the arbitrator(s), the court shall

determine the amount of compensation subject to the provisions of

section 44.104(3), Florida Statutes.

(2) Hearing Procedures. Subject to these rules and

section 44.104, Florida Statutes, the parties may, by written

agreement before the hearing, establish the hearing procedures for

voluntary binding arbitration, including the use of communication

technology as that term is defined in Florida Rule of General

Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530. In the absence of such

agreement, the court shall establish the hearing procedures.

(b) Record and Transcript. A record and transcript may be

made of the arbitration hearing if requested by any party or at the

direction of the chief arbitrator. The record and transcript may be

used in subsequent legal proceedings subject to the Florida Rules of

Evidence.

(c) Arbitration Decision and Appeal.

(1) The arbitrator(s) shall serve the parties with notice

of the decision and file the decision with the court within 10 days of

the final adjournment of the arbitration hearing.

(2) A voluntary binding arbitration decision may be

appealed within 30 days after service of the decision on the parties.

Appeal is limited to the grounds specified in section 44.104(10),

Florida Statutes.

(3) If no appeal is filed within the time period set out in

subdivision (2) of this rule, the decision shall be referred to the

presiding judge who shall enter such orders and judgments as

required to carry out the terms of the decision as provided under

section 44.104, Florida Statutes.