Arbitration hearings are limited to one hour, which means that each side has up to 30 minutes to testify and present witnesses and evidence. To be eligible for court-ordered arbitration, a dispute must have been filed as a complaint in the North Carolina court system.Our attorney-drafted arbitration agreement template helps settle a dispute without the hassle of court proceedings. Simplify the dispute resolution. Send a copy of this completed form to the AAA together with: • A clear, legible copy of the contract containing the parties' agreement to arbitrate disputes;. In North Carolina, arbitration may either be binding or non-binding. In some cases, parties voluntarily agree to arbitrate their dispute. Complete this form to start arbitration under an arbitration agreement in a contract. JAMS is providing this form as a sample only. Parties are reminded to check the terms of their arbitration contract or any applicable law.