Fill out and submit forms. These arbitration rules apply to mandatory arbitration of civil actions under RCW 7.06.The party requesting arbitration shall serve a statement of arbitrability, substantially in the form attached to these local rules on the opposing party. In a typical arbitration, filing the demand for arbitration or statement of claim initiates the arbitration. Opportunity to submit its proofs and complete its case. RCW Ch. 7.06 requires that certain Washington civil lawsuits go to arbitration, even if the parties have no agreement to arbitrate. You must file the Initial Statement of Arbitrability and pay the filing fee with the county clerk on the second floor. (1) The arbitral tribunal may rule on its own jurisdiction, including any objections with respect to the existence or validity of the arbitration agreement.