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.
17th Judicial Circuit of Illinois Local Rule 2.07 - Mandatory Arbitration
17th Judicial Circuit Court of Illinois. Rules of the Circuit Court of the 17th Judicial Circuit, October 1, 1987; amended June 14, 2011http://www.illinois17th.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=121&Itemid=71