Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 14.41

As amended through September 23, 2024
Rule 14.41 - CONFLICT OF INTEREST
(a) If the mediator has or has had any possible conflict of interest, including but not limited to, a current or previous therapeutic, personal, professional or economic relationship with either party, any child, stepparent, other relative, counsel or anyone else involved in the case, he or she shall decline the appointment or disclose that relationship to the parties and may be removed for that reason. If there is a conflict, the Program shall provide the parties with another court-approved mediator.
(b) A mediator who is a mental health professional shall not provide counseling or therapy to the parties or their children during or after the mediation. An attorney-mediator may not represent either party in any matter during the mediation process or in a dispute between the parties after the mediation process.
(c) No person will be eligible to serve as a Mediator on a case if that person, or a member of that person's practice, agency or business entity or someone with whom that person shares office space has served or is serving as an attorney, CASA volunteer or Guardian ad Litem in that case.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 14.41