Upon motion made within 90 days after the movant receives notice of the award pursuant to § 16-4419 or within 90 days after the movant receives notice of a modified or corrected award pursuant to § 16-4420 , the court shall modify or correct the award if: There was an evident mathematical miscalculation or an evident mistake in the description of a person, thing, or property referred to in the award; The arbitrator has made an award on a claim not submitted to the arbitrator and the award may be corrected without affecting the merits of the decision upon the claims submitted; or The award is imperfect in a matter of form not affecting the merits of the decision on the claims submitted. If a motion made under subsection (a) of this section is granted, the court shall modify or correct and confirm the award as modified or corrected. Otherwise, unless a motion to vacate is pending, the court shall confirm the award. A motion to modify or correct an award pursuant to this section may be joined with a motion to vacate the award. Irrespective of the time periods established in subsection (a) of this section and § 16-4423(c) , a consumer may also seek to modify or vacate an award issued pursuant to a consumer arbitration agreement within 30 days of receiving notice of a motion to confirm the award.
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