(a) Before an arbitrator is selected and able to act, upon motion of a party, the court may enter a temporary order under chapter 580.
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Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 658J-11

  • Amendment: A proposal to alter the text of a pending bill or other measure by striking out some of it, by inserting new language, or both. Before an amendment becomes part of the measure, thelegislature must agree to it.
  • Arbitrator: means an individual selected, alone or with others, to make an award in a family law dispute that is subject to an arbitration agreement. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 658J-2
  • Court: means the family court of this State. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 658J-2
  • Party: means an individual who signs an arbitration agreement and whose rights will be determined by an award. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 658J-2
  • Subpoena: A command to a witness to appear and give testimony.
(b) After an arbitrator is selected:

(1) The arbitrator may make a temporary award under chapter 580; and
(2) If the matter is urgent and the arbitrator is not able to act in a timely manner or provide an adequate remedy, upon motion of a party, the court may enter a temporary order.
(c) Upon motion of a party, before the court confirms a final award, the court under § 658J-16, 658J-18, or amendment by court of unconfirmed award” class=”unlinked-ref” datatype=”S” sessionyear=”2022″ statecd=”HI”>658J-19 may confirm, correct, vacate, or amend a temporary award made under subsection (b)(1).
(d) Upon motion of a party, the 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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