The arbitration hearing may proceed in the absence of any party who, after written notice of the scheduling of the hearing, does not appear. Preliminary Hearing Procedures. P-1. General.Preliminary Hearing Procedures. P1. General. The Supreme Court affirmed the judgment of the district court denying David Taylor's motion to invalidate an arbitration award in this divorce case. The arbitrator(s) shall prepare and file with the clerk of the court an award within 20 days after the conclusion of the arbitration hearing. For example, suppose an arbitration regarding a construction dispute is held in Utah. Hearing location in the customer's state of residence at the time the dispute arose. Arbitration hearings are limited to one hour, which means that each side has up to 30 minutes to testify and present witnesses and evidence. The Utah Judiciary's support of the arbitration process was not as evident as it is today. The order will designate whether the case is referred to mediation or arbitration.