Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 7-2.10

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 7-2.10 - Termination and Report of Mediation Conference(s)

A.Mediation Reports

1.Report Required. Subject to the Uniform Mediation Act, 710 ILCS 35/1 et seq. as amended, the Mediator shall complete a Mediation Report after each session, advising if the participants reached an agreement or not.

2.Finalization of Agreement. If the parties reach an agreement, the Mediator shall submit to the Program Coordinator a Final Mediation Report and a Memorandum of Agreement that shall include a summary of terms and finalization of the agreement signed by all parties.

3. The Program Coordinator shall provide a copy of the Memorandum of Agreement to all the parties present who have provided an e-mail address.

B.Termination

1. The Coordinator shall send a Notice terminating mediation if he or she receives:

a. A Non-Cooperation Report from the Agency; or

b. A Final Report from the Mediator indicating that no further Mediation Conferences are appropriate.

c. A voluntary withdrawal by the Homeowner.

2. The Termination Notice shall be sent to the Homeowner, the Lender, Homeowner's attorney, Lender's attorney, any Third Party who has provided an e-mail address to the Coordinator and the Court.

3. If mediation is terminated without an agreement, the stay will be lifted and the Homeowner shall have thirty days to file an Appearance and Answer or other responsive pleading to the Complaint for Mortgage Foreclosure.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 7-2.10

Amended effective 10/24/2016; amended effective 12/31/2017.