Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 15.22.17
As amended through September 23, 2024
The arbitration panel shall preside over a hearing on all disputes over $500. A party may be represented by counsel in the arbitration proceeding at the party's own expense. The panel shall accept such evidence as is relevant and material to the dispute and may request additional evidence as necessary to understand and resolve the dispute. The hearing shall be informal in nature. The rules of evidence need not be followed. The parties shall be entitled to be heard, to present evidence and to question parties and witnesses. The proceeding shall not be recorded or reported in any manner. Cases to be heard by an arbitration panel will require no more than sixty (60) minutes for presentation and decision.
Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 15.22.17