What Happens After the Arbitration?

Following the hearing, the arbitrator submits a sealed decision with notice to the parties. Under the applicable Florida procedure, a party that disagrees with the decision must file a notice within 20 days of the decision rejecting it and request a trial de . The case can then proceed toward trial as though the arbitration had not resolved the dispute. If the decision is not timely or properly rejected, however, it may become binding, subject to any matters that remain for determination by the court. This makes the deadlines following non-binding arbitration particularly important for attorneys and parties.