What happens after the arbitration hearing?
After the hearing is held, the arbitrator files an arbitration award. This award is confidential and does not go in the court file. Counsel will receive a copy of the award after it is filed with the court. If any party disagrees with the arbitrator=s decision, then that party may file a Demand for Trial De Novo. A filing fee of $250.00 is required. A trial de novo must be filed within (30) thirty days after the entry of the arbitration award. If a demand for trial de novo is filed, the case will then be placed back on the trial calendar. If no trial de novo is filed, the arbitration award becomes the final judgment of this court, without the right to appeal.
