[§658J-16] Confirmation of award.

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(a)After an arbitrator gives notice under section 658J-15(a) of an award, including an award corrected under section 658J-17, a party may move the court for an order confirming the award.

(b)Except as provided by subsection (c), the court shall confirm an award under this chapter if:

(1)The parties agree in a record to confirmation; or

(2)The time has expired for making a motion, and no motion is pending, under section 658J-18 or 658J-19.

(c)If an award determines a child-related dispute, the court shall confirm the award under subsection

(b)if the court finds, after a review of the record if necessary, that the award on its face:

(1)Complies with section 658J-15 and the law of this State other than this chapter governing a child-related dispute; and

(2)Is in the best interests of the child.

(d)Upon confirmation, an award under this chapter is enforceable as a judgment. [L 2017, c 113, pt of §1]