Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 7-2.02

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 7-2.02 - Actions Eligible for Referral to Mediation

A. Parties in all residential real estate mortgage foreclosure cases (as defined by the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Act, 735 ILCS 5/15-1203 and 15 -1219) filed in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit are eligible for mediation regardless of filing date, as long as there has not been prior participation in the program, there has not been a Judgment entered, or Motion for Summary Judgment pending.

B. For all residential real estate foreclosure cases, the Plaintiff's attorney shall notify the program coordinator within five days of service that each homeowner has been served.

C. Notwithstanding LCR 7-2.02(A) above, the Presiding Judge may refer a case to mediation on Court's own Motion.

D. Any party to the foreclosure litigation may move the Court to reconsider the Homeowner's eligibility for the mediation program.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 7-2.02

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