Sec. 9. A trial: (1) must be informal, with the sole objective of dispensing speedy justice between the parties according to the rules of substantive law; and (2) may not be bound by the statutory provisions or rules of practice, procedure, pleadings, or evidence, except the provisions relating to privileged communications and offers of compromise. [Pre-2004 Recodification Citation: 33-11.6-4-8.] As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.