Change of award by arbitrator. (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. y 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.) Section References This section is referenced in § 16-4404, § 16-4422, § 16-4423, and § 16-4424. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 20 of the Uniform Arbitration Act (2000).
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