Illinois Alternative Dispute Resolution FAQs

• Q: Is Mediation Confidential?
  A: The mediation process is confidential. The only information that will be kept by the mediator is a list of the participants, the date and time of the conference, the … More
• Q: Can I Bring Someone With Me?
  A: Each party is limited to three participants, one of whom should be designated to speak for that side; either or both of the parties may be represented by an attorney, … More
• Q: Can I Send Someone In My Place?
  A: Each party must have full authority to negotiate and settle at the mediation conference and to sign an agreement settling the charge at the conference.
• Q: Can Mediation Be Used As Evidence?
  A: The participants must agree that mediation efforts will not be introduced as evidence before Department of Human Rights, or any judicial or administrative body, nor … More
• Q: Do I Have To Go To Mediation?
  A: Each party voluntarily agrees to participate in mediation and attend a mediation conference.

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