Rhode Island Arbitrators Award is a document created by an independent third-party arbitrator to settle a dispute between two or more parties. It is typically used when the parties involved are unable or unwilling to reach a mutually agreeable resolution on their own. This document binds both parties to the terms of the award, which is usually legally binding and enforceable in a court of law. There are three types of Rhode Island Arbitrators Awards: a summary award, a reasoned award, and a final award. A summary award includes a brief statement of the arbitrator's findings and decision. A reasoned award includes a more detailed explanation of the arbitrator's reasoning and decision. The final award is the document that is entered into the court record and is legally binding.