§ 3-213. Arbitration hearing and notice

   (a) Designation of time and place for hearing; notice. --

   (1) Unless the agreement provides otherwise, the arbitrators shall designate a time and place for hearing and notify the parties, personally or by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark from the United States Postal Service, not less than five days before the hearing.

   (2) Appearance at the hearing waives the notice.

(b) Hearing. --

   (1) Except as provided in § 3-215(b) of this subtitle, the arbitration hearing shall be conducted by all the arbitrators.

   (2) The arbitrators may adjourn the hearing from time to time as necessary.

   (3) Upon request of a party and for good cause shown or on their own motion, the arbitrators may postpone the hearing to a time not later than the date set by the agreement for the award, unless the parties consent to a later date.

(c) Determination of controversy. -- The arbitrators may hear and determine the controversy upon the evidence produced notwithstanding the failure of a party duly notified to appear.

(d) Petition of party. -- On petition of a party, the court may direct the arbitrators to proceed promptly with the hearing and determination of the controversy.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 7, § 5; 1973, 1st Sp. Sess., ch. 2, § 1; 1983, ch. 563; 2006, ch. 44, § 6.