An arbitrator may issue a subpoena for the attendance of a witness and for the production of records and other evidence at any hearing and may administer oaths. Rule 1. Definitions.It is a form of alternative dispute resolution, meaning an alternative to going to trial. Arbitration is the most traditional form of private dispute resolution. Arbitration is a binding procedure. Arbitration is an alternative method of resolving legal disputes without involving the Nevada courts, known as an alternative dispute resolution (ADR). What Is Arbitration? In arbitration, you and your spouse agree that you'll hire a private judge, called an arbitrator, to resolve the disputes in your divorce. Arbitration is a contract-based form of binding dispute resolution.