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Delaware Rapid Arbitration Rules – 2026

The Supreme Court's rules for arbitrations under the Delaware Rapid Arbitration Act, 10 Del. C. § 5801 and following, a fast process for business disputes. Twenty-seven rules run from starting the arbitration and the pleadings through the exchange of information, the hearing, the final award and fees. The award is due within the time the Act sets, and a late award reduces the arbitrator's fee (Rule 25). The parties may change these rules by agreement if the arbitrator consents, but not the deadlines or other terms the Act fixes (Rule 3).

Browse all 27 rules of the 2026 edition below. Each rule includes the full text, a plain-English summary, committee notes, amendment history, and cross-references to related rules. Use the search box to find rules by keyword or number.

Rule 1 Applicability of the Rules Rule 2 Amendments to the Rules Rule 3 Alteration of Rules by Agreement of the Parties and Consent of the Arbitrator Rule 4 Definitions Rule 5 Confidentiality of Arbitrations Rule 6 The Arbitrator’s Authority Rule 7 Immunity of the Arbitrator Rule 8 Representation; Parties’ Right to Attend Arbitration Hearing Rule 9 Commencement of Arbitration Rule 10 Communications with the Arbitrator Rule 11 Replacement of the Arbitrator Rule 12 Pleadings Rule 13 Service of Arbitration Papers Rule 14 Contents of Pleadings Rule 15 Amendments to Pleadings Rule 16 Order of Proceedings Rule 17 Exchange of Information Before the Arbitration Hearing Rule 18 Obtaining Information from Third Parties Rule 19 Pre-Hearing Disclosures Rule 20 Dismissals Rule 21 Pre-Hearing Submissions Rule 22 The Arbitration Hearing Rule 23 Post-Hearing Submissions Rule 24 The Final Award Rule 25 Fees and Costs Rule 26 Consent Award Upon Settlement Rule 27 Enforcement of the Final Award