Court-Annexed Mediation Referral Order {CCL 0130}

CCL 0130 - COURT-ANNEXED MEDIATION REFERRAL ORDER. This form is used in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois to formally refer a civil case to mediation under the Court’s Major Case Court-Annexed Civil Mediation Program, pursuant to Cook County Circuit Court Rule 20 and Illinois Supreme Court Rule 99. This order identifies the appointed mediator—either by stipulation of the parties or by court appointment—and outlines the responsibilities of all parties involved. It requires parties and their representatives with full settlement authority to attend the mediation session, submit a detailed case summary to the mediator, and engage in good faith settlement discussions. The order sets deadlines for choosing a mediator, completing mediation, and holding post-mediation status hearings. It also emphasizes confidentiality of all mediation communications and details the mediator’s role, compensation, and the procedure for documenting the outcome of the mediation, whether an agreement is reached or not. The order specifies whether discovery will continue or be stayed during mediation. www.FormsWorkflow.com