Parties with clearly written agreements to arbitrate may arbitrate their disputes. This act lays out arbitration procedures including the judicial appointment of arbitrators, an arbitrator's award, confirmation of an award, grounds for vacating an award and appeals.
Rhode Island Statute 10-3: Arbitration Act
Rhode Island Legislature. Jan. 1, 2018http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/Statutes/TITLE10/10-3/INDEX.HTM