(a) On motion to an arbitrator by a party to an arbitration proceeding, the arbitrator may modify or correct an award:
(1) Upon a ground stated in § 16-4424(a)(1) or (3);
(2) Because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or
(3) To clarify the award.
(b) A motion under subsection (a) of this section shall be made and notice given to all parties within 20 days after the movant receives notice of the award.
(c) A party to the arbitration proceeding shall give notice of any objection to the motion within 10 days after receipt of the notice.
(d) If a motion to the court is pending under § 16-4422, 16-4423, or 16-4424, the court may submit the claim to the arbitrator to consider whether to modify or correct the award:
(1) Upon a ground stated in § 16-4424(a)(1) or (3);
(2) Because the arbitrator has not made a final and definite award upon a claim submitted by the parties to the arbitration proceeding; or
(3) To clarify the award.
(e) An award modified or corrected pursuant to this section is subject to §§ 16-4419(a), 16-4422, 16-4423, and 16-4424.
(Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 2(b), 55 DCR 1847.)
This section is referenced in § 16-4404, § 16-4422, § 16-4423, and § 16-4424.
Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 20 of the Uniform Arbitration Act (2000).
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]
Chapter 44 - Arbitration; Revised Uniform Act
§ 16–4403. When chapter applies
§ 16–4404. Effect of agreement to arbitrate; nonwaivable provisions
§ 16–4405. Application for judicial relief
§ 16–4406. Validity of agreement to arbitrate
§ 16–4407. Motion to compel or stay arbitration
§ 16–4408. Provisional remedies
§ 16–4409. Initiation of arbitration
§ 16–4410. Consolidation of separate arbitration proceedings
§ 16–4411. Appointment of arbitrator; service as a neutral arbitrator
§ 16–4412. Disclosure by arbitrator
§ 16–4414. Immunity of arbitrator; competency to testify; attorney’s fees and costs
§ 16–4415. Arbitration process
§ 16–4416. Representation by lawyer
§ 16–4417. Witnesses; subpoenas; depositions; discovery
§ 16–4418. Judicial enforcement of preaward ruling by arbitrator
§ 16–4420. Change of award by arbitrator
§ 16–4421. Remedies; fees and expenses of arbitration proceeding
§ 16–4422. Confirmation of award
§ 16–4424. Modification or correction of award
§ 16–4425. Judgment on award; attorney’s fees and litigation expenses
§ 16–4428. Uniformity of application and construction
§ 16–4429. Relationship to Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act
§ 16–4430. Regulation of arbitration organizations