Arbitration is an informal trial held before a neutral court official called an arbitrator. Find Local Rules and Forms that provide procedures and guidelines for courts in Mecklenburg County.What exactly are you agreeing to when you sign an arbitration agreement? Learn the basics of arbitration and weigh the pros and cons before signing one. Arbitration agreements are often treated as "onesizefitsall" precedents which are included in commercial contracts without much thought. What is an arbitration agreement?