Confirmation of award.
Utah Code § 81-15-115
in effect81-15-115. Confirmation of award.
(1) After an arbitrator gives notice under Subsection 81-15-114(2) of an award, including an award corrected under Section 81-15-116, a party may move the court for an order confirming the award.
(2) Except as otherwise provided in Subsection (3), the court shall confirm an award under this chapter if:
(a) the parties agree in a record to confirmation; or
(b) the time has expired for making a motion, and no motion is pending, under Section 81-15-117 or 81-15-118.
(3) If an award determines a child-related dispute, the court shall confirm the award under Subsection (2) if the court finds, after a review of the record if necessary, that the award on the award's face:
(a) complies with Section 81-15-114 and the law of this state, other than this chapter, governing a child-related dispute; and
(b) is in the best interests of the minor child.
(4) On confirmation, an award under this chapter is enforceable as a judgment.
Enacted by Chapter 315, 2025 General Session
Source: Utah Office of Legislative Research and General Counsel (le.utah.gov)URL: https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title81/Chapter15/81-15-S115.html?v=C81-15-S115_2025050720250507Fetched: 10/26/2026