Rule 7-2.09 - Scheduling and Conduct of Mediation Conference(s)A. A Mediation Conference shall be scheduled no later than thirty-five days from the date the Coordinator receives the Plaintiff's Checklist.B. The Homeowner, the Homeowner's Attorney, if any, and the Lender's attorney shall attend the Mediation Conference in person. A representative of the Lender with authority to settle the case shall participate in person or by phone.C. Third-Parties may attend any Mediation Conference(s). If they wish to attend or be notified, Third Parties shall contact the Coordinator and provide a suitable e-mail address as required by LCR 7-2.07. The Coordinator shall ensure that Notice of the Mediation Conference(s) and Reports are sent to interested Third Parties. Third parties are subject to the confidentiality requirements under the Illinois Uniform Mediation Act. 710 ILCS 35.D. The Mediator shall instruct each party to provide any additional documents necessary for the Mediation Conference, including a confidentiality agreement.E. For good cause, the Mediator may schedule an additional Mediation Conference or Conferences before terminating mediation.F. A Mediator may determine based on the participants' agreement or other information provided at the initial Mediation Conference that no further mediation conferences are appropriate.G. A Mediator terminates mediation by sending a Final Report to the Coordinator, who shall send a Notice of Termination to the Homeowner, the Lender's attorney, any Third Party who has provided an e-mail address and the Court as provided in LCR 7-2.11(B).H. Any party may move the Court to terminate mediation for good cause shown.Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 7-2.09
Amended effective 10/24/2016.