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DC Code § 16-4212 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 42 - Mediation; Uniform Act|§ 16-4212. Uniformity of application and construction

In applying and construing this chapter, consideration should be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.  (Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-87, § 2(b), 53 DCR 1075.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 13 of the Uniform Mediation Act.
DC Code § 16-4213 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 42 - Mediation; Uniform Act|§ 16-4213. Application to existing agreements or referrals

On or after January 1, 2007, this chapter governs a mediation pursuant to a referral or an agreement to mediate, whenever made.  (Apr. 4, 2006, D.C. Law 16-87, § 2(b), 53 DCR 1075.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 17 of the Uniform Mediation Act.
DC Code § 16-4301 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4301. Validity of arbitration agreement. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 2, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), (c), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4301. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 2. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 1 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4302 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4302. Proceedings to compel or stay arbitration. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 3, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), (c), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4302. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 3. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 2 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4303 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4303. Appointment of arbitrators by Court. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 4, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), (c), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4303. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 4. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 3 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4304 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4304. Majority action by arbitrators. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 5, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), (c), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4304. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 5. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 4 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4305 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4305. Hearing. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 6, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4305. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 6. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 5 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4306 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4306. Representation by attorney. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 7, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), (c), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4306. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 7. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 6 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4307 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4307. Witnesses, subpoenas, depositions. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 8, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4307. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 8. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 7 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4308 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4308. Award. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 9, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4308. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 9. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 8 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4309 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4309. Change of award by arbitrators. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 10, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), 27 DCR 2900; Apr. 30, 1988, D.C. Law 7-104, § 4(u), 35 DCR 147; Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 10(qq), 45 DCR 745; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4309. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 10. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 9 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4310 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4310. Fees and expenses of arbitration. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 11, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), (c), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4310. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 11. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 10 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4311 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4311. Vacating an award. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 12, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), (c), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4311. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 12. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 12 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4312 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4312. Modification or correction of award. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 13, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4312. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 13. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 13 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4313 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4313. Judgment or decree on award. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 14, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4313. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 14. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 14 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4314 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4314. Docketing of judgments. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 15, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), (c), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4314. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 15. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 15(b) of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4315 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4315. Applications to Court. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 16, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), (c), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4315. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 16. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 16 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4316 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4316. Court. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 17, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4316. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 17. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 17 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4317 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4317. Appeals. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 18, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), (c), 27 DCR 2900; Mar. 24, 1998, D.C. Law 12-81, § 10(rr), 45 DCR 745; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4317. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 18. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 19 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4318 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4318. Prospective applicability to agreements. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 19, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), (c), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4318. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 19. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 20 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4319 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 43 - Arbitration. [Repealed]|§ 16-4319. Construction. [Repealed]

Repealed.  (Apr. 7, 1977, D.C. Law 1-117, § 20, 23 DCR 9690; Sept. 6, 1980, D.C. Law 3-85, § 2(a), (c), 27 DCR 2900; Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, 55 DCR 1847.)  Prior Codifications 1981 Ed., § 16-4319. 1973 Ed., T. 16, Appx., § 20. Cross References Merit system grievance procedure, appeals from arbitration awards, see § 1-605.02. Editor's Notes Repeal of Uniform Arbitration Act: D.C. Law 17-111, § 3, Feb. 27, 2008, 55 DCR 1847, provided: “Effective July 1, 2009, Chapter 43 of Title 16 of the District of Columbia Official Code is repealed.” Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 21 of the Uniform Arbitration Act.
DC Code § 16-4401 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 44 - Arbitration; Revised Uniform Act|§ 16-4401. Definitions

For the purposes of this chapter, the term: (1) “Arbitration organization” means an association, agency, board, commission, or other entity that is neutral and initiates, sponsors, or administers an arbitration proceeding or is involved in the appointment of an arbitrator. (2) “Arbitrator” means an individual appointed to render an award, alone or with others, in a controversy that is subject to an agreement to arbitrate. (3) “Consumer” means a party to an arbitration agreement who, in the context of that arbitration agreement, is an individual, not a business, who seeks or acquires, including by lease, any goods or services primarily for personal, family, or household purposes including, but not limited to, financial services, healthcare services, or real property. (4) “Consumer arbitration agreement” means a standardized contract, written by one party, with a provision requiring that disputes arising after the contract’s signing shall be submitted to binding arbitration, and the other party is a consumer. (5) “Court” means the Superior Court of the District of Columbia. (6) “Financial interest” means: (A) Holding a position in a business as officer, director, trustee, or partner, or holding any position in management of the business; or (B) Ownership of more than 5% interest in a business. (7) “Knowledge” means actual knowledge. (8) “Person” means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, government; governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality; public corporation; or any other legal or commercial entity. (9) “Record” means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 2(b), 55 DCR 1847.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 1 of the Uniform Arbitration Act (2000).
DC Code § 16-4402 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 44 - Arbitration; Revised Uniform Act|§ 16-4402. Notice

(a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a person gives notice to another person by taking action that is reasonably necessary to inform the other person in ordinary course, whether or not the other person acquires knowledge of the notice. (b) A person has notice if the person has knowledge of the notice or has received notice. (c) A person receives notice when it comes to the person’s attention or the notice is delivered at the person’s place of residence or place of business, or at another location held out by the person as a place of delivery of such communications.  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 2(b), 55 DCR 1847.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 2 of the Uniform Arbitration Act (2000).
DC Code § 16-4403 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 44 - Arbitration; Revised Uniform Act|§ 16-4403. When chapter applies

(a) This chapter governs an agreement to arbitrate made on or after [February 27, 2008]. (b) This chapter governs an agreement to arbitrate made before [February 27, 2008] if all the parties to the agreement or to the arbitration proceeding so agree in a record. (c)(1) Any provision in an insurance policy with a consumer that requires binding arbitration is void and unenforceable. (2) An insurance policy with a consumer may permit the resolution of disputes through arbitration; provided, that: (A) The decision to arbitrate is made by the parties at the time a dispute arises; and (B) The decision whether to arbitrate is not a condition for continued policy coverage under the same terms that otherwise would apply. (3) If the parties to an insurance policy with a consumer elect to arbitrate, the provisions of this chapter shall apply. (d) A provision for mandatory binding arbitration within a consumer arbitration agreement is void and unenforceable except to the extent federal law provides for its enforceability. (e) On or after July 1, 2009, this chapter governs an agreement to arbitrate whenever made. (f)(1) This chapter does not apply to any arbitrator or any arbitration organization in an arbitration proceeding governed by rules adopted by a securities self-regulatory organization; provided, that the rules are approved by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under federal law. (2) For the purposes of this paragraph, the term “securities self-regulatory organization” means: (A) A securities exchange registered under the federal Securities Exchange Act of 1934, approved June 6, 1934 (48 Stat. 881; 15 U.S.C. § 78a et seq.) (“Securities Exchange Act”); (B) A national securities association of broker-dealers registered under the Securities Exchange Act; (C) A clearing agency registered under the Securities Exchange Act; or (D) The Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board established under the Securities Exchange Act.  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 2(b), 55 DCR 1847.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 16-4404 and § 16-4432. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 3 of the Uniform Arbitration Act (2000).
DC Code § 16-4404 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 44 - Arbitration; Revised Uniform Act|§ 16-4404. Effect of agreement to arbitrate; nonwaivable provisions

(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (b) and (c) of his section, a party to an agreement to arbitrate or to an arbitration proceeding may waive or, the parties may vary the effect of, the requirements of this chapter to the extent permitted by law. (b) Before a controversy arises that is subject to an agreement to arbitrate, a party to the agreement may not: (1) Waive or agree to vary the effect of the requirements of §§ 16-4403(d) and (e), 16-4405, 16-4406(a) or (c), 16-4408, 16-4409, 16-4412, 16-4417(a), 16-4417(b), 16-4421, 16-4426, or 16-4427; or (2) Waive the right under § 16-4416 of a party to an agreement to arbitrate to be represented by a lawyer at any proceeding or hearing under this chapter, but an employer and a labor organization may waive the right to representation by a lawyer in a labor arbitration. (c) A party to an agreement to arbitrate or arbitration proceeding may not waive, or the parties may not vary the effect of, the requirements of this section or §§ 16-4403(a) or (c), 16-4407, 16-4414, 16-4418, 16-4419, 16-4420(d) or (e), 16-4422, 16-4423, 16-4424, 16-4425, and 16-4429, except that, if there is an agreement to arbitrate disputes over insurance obligations by and between 2 or more insurers, reinsurers, self-insurers, or reinsurance intermediaries, or any combination of them, the parties to the agreement may waive the right to vacatur under § 16-4423.  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 2(b), 55 DCR 1847.)  Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 4 of the Uniform Arbitration Act (2000).
DC Code § 16-4405 (2021)
2021 District of Columbia Code|Title 16 - Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]|Chapter 44 - Arbitration; Revised Uniform Act|§ 16-4405. Application for judicial relief

(a) Except as otherwise provided in § 16-4427, an application for judicial relief under this chapter shall be made by motion to the court and heard in the manner provided by law or rule of court for making and hearing motions. (b) Unless a civil action involving the agreement to arbitrate is pending, notice of an initial motion to the court under this chapter shall be served in the manner provided by law for the service of a summons in a civil action. Otherwise, notice of the motion shall be given in the manner provided by law or rule of court for serving motions in pending cases.  (Feb. 27, 2008, D.C. Law 17-111, § 2(b), 55 DCR 1847.)  Section References This section is referenced in § 16-4404. Editor's Notes Uniform Law: This section is based upon § 5 of the Uniform Arbitration Act (2000).