2006 New York Code - Screening For Bias; Communication With Arbitrator Candidates.

 
    §  7555. Screening for bias; communication with arbitrator candidates.
  (a) Prior to inclusion on a list of proposed associate arbitrators,  the
  arbitration  administrator  shall  make an appropriate initial screening
  for bias  and  shall  require  associate  arbitrator  candidates  for  a
  particular  case  to  complete  a  current personal disclosure statement
  under oath. In addition to other  relevant  information,  the  statement
  shall  disclose  any  personal  acquaintance  with any of the parties or
  their counsel and the nature of  such  acquaintance.  If  the  statement
  reveals   facts   which  suggest  the  possibility  of  partiality,  the
  arbitration administrator shall communicate those facts to the parties.
    (b) No party shall communicate with an associate arbitrator candidate,
  directly or indirectly, except through the arbitration administrator, at
  any time after the filing of the demand for arbitration.  Any  candidate
  who  is  aware  of  such  communication  shall  immediately  notify  the
  arbitration administrator.