HRS §658A-24
Fixing mistakes in an arbitration award
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗This section explains when a court can fix an arbitration award. A party can ask the court to correct the award if there is a clear math error, a wrong name or description, or a minor form problem. The request must be made within ninety days of getting the award notice.
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The statute, as written — Modification or correction of award
A copy, taken August 20, 2026. The version published by the Legislature is the one that governs, and it may have changed since. Check it before relying on anything here.
(a) Upon motion made within ninety days after the movant receives notice of the award pursuant to section 658A-19 or within ninety days after the movant receives notice of a modified or corrected award pursuant to section 658A-20, the court shall modify or correct the award if: (1) There was an evident mathematical miscalculation or an evident mistake in the description of a person, thing, or property referred to in the award; (2) The arbitrator has made an award on a claim not submitted to the arbitrator and the award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the claims submitted; or (3) The award is imperfect in a matter of form not affecting the merits of the decision on the claims submitted. (b) If a motion made under subsection (a) is granted, the court shall modify or correct and confirm the award as modified or corrected. Otherwise, unless a motion to vacate is pending, the court shall confirm the award. (c) A motion to modify or correct an award pursuant to this section may be joined with a motion to vacate the award.
Sections this one refers to
§658A-19 How arbitrators must record and deliver their decision
§658A-20 How an arbitrator can change an award
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