PRETRIAL ADJUDICATION
...Contract Arbitration
......Procedure Enforcing/Attacking Award
.........Petitions: Service & Notice
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  • The petition, notice and supporting papers must be served in the manner provided in the arbitration agreement.
  • If no method of service contractually specified, initial service in state same as for summons.
  • If no method of service contractually specified, initial service out-of-state is mail or personal service.
  • Once jurisdiction has been obtained, service is according to normal service-of-motion procedures.
  • At least 10 days' notice of hearing must be given.
  • 30 days' notice must be given if initial service is upon an out-of-state party.