{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-16-5611","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 16-5611","heading":"Temporary order or award.","body":"(a)\nBefore an arbitrator is selected and able to act, on motion of a party, the Superior Court may enter a temporary order under this title.\n\n(b)\nAfter an arbitrator is selected:\n(1)\nThe arbitrator may make a temporary award under this title; and\n(2)\nIf the matter is urgent and the arbitrator is not able to act in a timely manner or provide an adequate remedy, on motion of a party, the Superior Court may enter a temporary order.\n\n(c)\nOn motion of a party, before the Superior Court confirms a final award, the court under § 16-5616, § 16-5618, or § 16-5619 may confirm, correct, vacate, or amend a temporary award made under subsection (b)(1) of this section.\n\n(d)\nOn motion of a party, the Superior Court may enforce a subpoena or interim award issued by an arbitrator for the fair and expeditious disposition of the arbitration.","path":["Title 16. Particular Actions, Proceedings and Matters. [Enacted title]","Chapter 56. Uniform Family Law Arbitration Act."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/16-5611","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"26e4ef6e5b7ec5fce45935ae65fb87c461f13994f48d6b8c0905913b3b0cc5da","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-16-5610","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-16-5612"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}