As amended through September 23, 2024
Rule 14.10 - TERMINATION AND REPORT OF MEDIATION CONFERENCE(a) At any time after the mediation conference has begun, the mediator may continue or terminate the conference when:(1) In the mediator's opinion, no purpose would be served by continuing the conference; or(2) An individual necessary to facilitate settlement of the dispute is not present.(b) The mediator shall report to the Court in writing whether or not an agreement was reached by the parties within fourteen (14) days after the last day of the mediation conference. The report shall designate "Full Agreement," "Partial Agreement" or "No Agreement." This report shall be signed by the mediator and shall be filed with the Circuit Court Clerk within fourteen (14) days after the last day of mediation conference.(c) If an agreement is reached, it shall be reduced to writing and signed by the parties or their agents before termination of the mediation conference. Each party and the mediator shall receive a copy of the full agreement, partial agreement, or no agreement document.(d) If a full agreement was reached, the report shall state whether the action will be concluded by consent judgment or voluntary dismissal and shall identify the persons designated to file such consent judgment or dismissals, and indicate that such document shall be filed on or before the date set for post-mediation conference status.(e) If a partial agreement was reached, the report shall state which claims have been resolved and which claims are not resolved. Further, the report shall state whether the resolved claims will be concluded by consent judgment or voluntary dismissal and shall identify the persons designated to file such consent judgment or dismissal and indicate that such document shall be filed on or before the date set for post-mediation conference status.(f) If no agreement was reached, the mediator shall so report without comment or recommendation. The mediator shall also complete such other forms as may be required by the Circuit Court.(g) In the event of any breach or failure to perform under the "agreement," the Court upon motion may impose sanctions, including but not limited to costs, attorney fees or entry of judgment on the agreement.Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 14.10