HRS §658J-15
How an arbitrator must write and deliver the decision
An arbitrator must put the decision in writing, date and sign it, and give a copy to each side. The decision must explain the reasons unless the parties agree otherwise, or if it is about a child-related dispute, it must follow family court rules. The decision is not a final judgment until a court confirms it.
The statute, as written — Award
(a) An arbitrator shall make an award in a record, dated and signed by the arbitrator. The arbitrator shall give notice of the award to each party by a method agreed upon by the parties or, if the parties have not agreed upon a method, under the law and procedural rules of this State other than this chapter governing notice in contractual arbitration. (b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), the award under this chapter shall state the reasons on which it is based unless otherwise agreed by the parties. (c) An award determining a child-related dispute shall state the reasons on which it is based as required by law of this State other than this chapter for a court order in a family law proceeding. (d) An award under this chapter is not enforceable as a judgment until confirmed under section 658J-16.
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