Filing Petition for Court Review of Award. At any time within one year after the award is made any party to the arbitration may apply to the court so specified for an order confirming the award.In this presentation, we'll discuss how one party can achieve confirmation of an arbitrator's award at both the state and federal levels. The Civil Departments may issue tentative rulings on law and motion matters. Tentative rulings will be available on the Internet. There are two avenues to challenge an arbitration award. The first avenue is to file an application to correct the award directly with the arbitrator. This form is for members of the Civil Arbitration Panel who provided a Court-Ordered Arbitration pursuant to Local Rule, Title 3, Division 2. Take a brief look at the FAA's requirements for confirming arbitration awards, as applicable in federal court for domestic awards not falling under Chapter Two. Arbitration Awards under the Federal Arbitration Act: Striking the Right Balance, 44 HOUS.