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HRS §658A-20

How an arbitrator can change an award

This section explains when and how an arbitrator can fix or clarify an arbitration award. A party can ask the arbitrator to change the award for certain reasons, and there are strict time limits for making the request and objecting. If a court case is already pending, the court can send the issue back to the arbitrator.

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The statute, as written — Change of award by arbitrator

(a) On motion to an arbitrator by a party to an arbitration proceeding, the arbitrator may modify or correct an award: (1) Upon a ground stated in section 658A-24(a)(1) or (3); (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) shall be made and notice given to all parties within twenty days after the movant receives notice of the award. (c) A party to the arbitration proceeding shall give notice of any objection to the motion within ten days after receipt of the notice in subsection (b). (d) If a motion to the court is pending under section 658A-22, 658A-23, or 658A-24, the court may submit the claim to the arbitrator to consider whether to modify or correct the award: (1) Upon a ground stated in section 658A-24(a)(1) or (3); (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 pursuant to this section is subject to sections 658A-19(a), 658A-22, 658A-23, and 658A-24.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§658A-19 How arbitrators must record and deliver their decision

§658A-22 How to get a court order confirming your arbitration award

§658A-24 Fixing mistakes in an arbitration award

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