Superior Court >Civil Department >Arbitration Arbitration Guide: Glossary of Terms Arbitration Award An award is decided by the arbitrator and is issued after the arbitrator files a Notice of Decision with the Court. It is the final judgment if it is not appealed. Certificate of Compulsory Arbitration This statement is filed with Clerk of the Court at the time of filing the original complaint, or the answer to the complaint. It includes a statement of whether or not the case is subject to arbitration. Notice of Strike Any party may file this notice to request a different arbitrator. A Notice to Strike must be filed within 10 days of an arbitrator being appointed. Trial de Novo Means new trial. It is an appeal of an arbitration award. The issues are considered as if the original arbitration has never taken place. For more information contact: Civil Court Administration - (602) 506-3850