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District of Columbia Code Division II. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 16-5611. Temporary order or award.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(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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