81-15-115. Confirmation of award.

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Effective 5/7/2025

(1)After an arbitrator gives notice under Subsection 81-15-114(2) of an award, including an award corrected under Section 81-15-116 , a party may move the court for an order confirming the award.

(2)Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (3), the court shall confirm an award under this chapter if:

(a)the parties agree in a record to confirmation; or

(b)the time has expired for making a motion, and no motion is pending, under Section 81-15-117 or 81-15-118 .

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

(2)if the court finds, after a review of the record if necessary, that the award on the award's face:

(a)complies with Section 81-15-114 and the law of this state, other than this chapter, governing a child-related dispute; and

(b)is in the best interests of the minor child.

(4)On confirmation, an award under this chapter is enforceable as a judgment.

Enacted by Chapter 315 , 2025 General Session