This section applies to court-annexed arbitration in the 17th Circuit (Winnebago and Boone Counties). The arbitration rules of the Illinois Supreme Court are referenced within. In this circuit, the amount in controversy must exceed $5,000 but not exceed $50,000. This section includes actions subject to mandatory arbitration, qualifications to be an arbitrator, procedures for the scheduling of hearings, discovery, administration of the hearings, awards and judgments.