District of Columbia § 16-5611 Temporary order or award.

District of Columbia Statutes

§ 16-5611 — Temporary order or award.

District of Columbia·Title 16 Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]·Ch. 56 Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act.

(a)Before an arbitrator is selected and able to act, on motion of a party, the Superior Court may enter a temporary order under this title .

(b)After an arbitrator is selected:

(1)The arbitrator may make a temporary award under this title ; and

(2)If the matter is urgent and the arbitrator is not able to act in a timely manner or provide an adequate remedy, on motion of a party, the Superior Court may enter a temporary order.

(c)On motion of a party, before the Superior Court confirms a final award, the court under § 16-5616 , § 16-5618 , or § 16-5619 may confirm, correct, vacate, or amend a temporary award made under subsection (b)(1) of this section.

(d)On motion of a party, the Superior Court may enforce a subpoena or interim award issued by an arbitrator for the fair and

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(a) Before an arbitrator is selected and able to act, on motion of a party, the Superior Court may enter a temporary order under this title .

(b) After an arbitrator is selected:

(1) The arbitrator may make a temporary award under this title ; and

(2) If the matter is urgent and the arbitrator is not able to act in a timely manner or provide an adequate remedy, on motion of a party, the Superior Court may enter a temporary order.

(c) On motion of a party, before the Superior Court confirms a final award, the court under § 16-5616 , § 16-5618 , or § 16-5619 may confirm, correct, vacate, or amend a temporary award made under subsection (b)(1) of this section.

(d) On motion of a party, the Superior Court may enforce a subpoena or interim award issued by an arbitrator for the fair and expeditious disposition of the arbitration.

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