# Courts and Judicial Proceedings (GCJ)

## Title 3. Courts of General Jurisdiction -- Jurisdiction/special Causes of Action

### Subtitle 2. Arbitration and Award

#### Section 3-211

(a) If the arbitration agreement provides a method of appointment of arbitrators, this method shall be followed.

(b) In the absence of a provision in the agreement, a party may file a petition with a court to appoint one or more arbitrators.

(c) A court shall appoint one or more arbitrators if:

  (1) The arbitration agreement does not provide a method of appointment;

  (2) The agreed method fails or for any reason cannot be followed; or

  (3) An appointed arbitrator fails or is unable to act and his successor has not been appointed.

(d) A court appointed arbitrator has all the powers of an arbitrator specifically named in the agreement.

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Md. Code Ann., Cts. & Jud. Proc. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)