Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 16.05

As amended through September 23, 2024
Rule 16.05 - Conduct of the Hearings
A. Authority of the Supervising Judge

The Supervising Judge for Arbitration shall have complete supervisory authority over all questions and issues arising in any arbitration proceeding, including the application of these Rules and shall hear all pretrial motions, dispositive motions, discovery motions, motions to continue and all post arbitration proceedings up to and including the trial status setting.

B. Stenographic Records

No stenographic record may be made of the hearing unless stipulated by the parties. If a party has a stenographic record transcribed, notice thereof shall be given to all other parties and a copy shall be furnished to any party upon payment of a proportionate share of the total cost of making the stenographic record.

C. Statement of Witnesses

Statements and affidavits of witnesses shall set forth the name, address and telephone number of the witness.

D. Language Interpreters

Any party requiring the services of a language interpreter during the hearing shall be responsible for providing same. Any party requiring the services of an interpreter for the hearing impaired shall notify the Arbitration Center of said need not less than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

E. Handling of Exhibits

All exhibits admitted into evidence shall be retained by the panel until entry of the award. It is the duty of the attorneys or parties to retrieve such exhibits promptly after entry of the award. All exhibits not retrieved shall be destroyed.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 16.05

Effective 11/30/2015; Revised 10/1/2023.