Arbitration is a mandatory but non-binding informal hearing where a neutral arbitrator, or panel of arbitrators, is selected to hear the evidence in your case. The Law Division Mandatory Arbitration program is an alternative dispute resolution process for civil suits seeking money damages.Our original ClauseBuilder online tool assists individuals and organizations in developing clear and effective arbitration and mediation agreements. Notice of demand for arbitration must be filed in writing with the other parties to this Agreement and with the dispute resolution tribunal. The hearing for a "standard" arbitration must be completed within 150 days of the order of Referral to Mandatory Arbitration. The Order will specify whether the mandatory arbitration will be standard or expedited based on the parties' agreement. d. In the Circuit Court of the Judicial Circuit, County, Illinois. (Or, in the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois). A.,B.,C.,D. All discovery closed as of . Judge Catherine A. Schneider has served as a Circuit Judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County since December, 2016.