[§658J-16]  Confirmation of award.  (a)  After an arbitrator gives notice under section 658J-15(a) of an award, including an award corrected under section 658J-17, a party may move the court for an order confirming the award.

     (b)  Except as provided by subsection (c), the court shall confirm an award under this chapter if:

     (1)  The parties agree in a record to confirmation; or

     (2)  The time has expired for making a motion, and no motion is pending, under section 658J-18 or 658J-19.

     (c)  If an award determines a child-related dispute, the court shall confirm the award under subsection (b) if the court finds, after a review of the record if necessary, that the award on its face:

     (1)  Complies with section 658J-15 and the law of this State other than this chapter governing a child-related dispute; and

     (2)  Is in the best interests of the child.

     (d)  Upon confirmation, an award under this chapter is enforceable as a judgment. [L 2017, c 113, pt of §1]