§ 85A-320. Modification of awards.

A.  On motion by a party to an arbitration proceeding, the arbitrator may modify or correct an award:

1.  On a ground stated in paragraph 1 or 3 of subsection A of Section 145 of this act;

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 twenty (20) days after the award is issued to the parties.

C.  A party to the arbitration proceeding shall give notice of any objection to the motion within ten (10) days after receipt of the motion.

D.  If a motion to the Commission is pending under Section 144 or 145 of this act, the Commission may submit the claim to the arbitrator to consider whether to modify or correct the award:

1.  On a ground stated in paragraph 1 or 3 of subsection A of Section 145 of this act;

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 under this section is subject to Sections 143, 144 and 145 of this act.

Added by Laws 2013, c. 208, § 141, eff. Feb. 1, 2014.