This section applies to court-annexed mediation for major civil litigation in the 17th Circuit (Winnebago and Boone Counties). It outlines actions eligible for court-annexed mediations, scheduling mediations, mediation rules and procedures, which includes information on the confidentiality of communications and mediator qualifications. Amendments in 2001 made changes to the rule on confidentiality, certification and recertification of mediators, and reporting requirements. A rule regarding mediator immunity was also added.