HOW TO OPEN A CASE
HOW CAN I SCHEDULE A MEDIATION?
Contact our case management team at 312-922-6464 extension 222 or [email protected]. A case manager will assist you in scheduling your mediation. CCR will contact all the parties involved. Mediation is voluntary. Everyone must agree to participate. Once all parties agree, CCR will schedule a mediation session within two to six weeks, depending on the type of case.
HOW LONG WILL THE MEDIATION TAKE?
Most mediations last between two and four hours. In some specific cases we may be able to devote up to eight hours. The length of the mediation depends on how much time is needed to work through the issues.
WHEN ARE MEDIATIONS SCHEDULED?
Mediations are generally scheduled in four hour blocks Monday through Thursday starting at 9:30 a.m. or 1:00 p.m.. Two or three times per month, we also offer one day during the week with a start time between 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Finally, once per month, we offer a Saturday appointment beginning at 9:30 a.m. Please call to check availability.
WHERE DO THE MEDIATIONS TAKE PLACE?
Mediations are held on Zoom, at the CCR offices, and at the previously mentioned court programs.
WHAT IS THE FEE FOR A MEDIATION AT CCR?
In most situations, CCR mediation services are free.
WHO PARTICIPATES IN THE MEDIATION?
The participants in the mediation are the actual parties involved in the dispute. At a minimum there are two parties involved; however, mediated disputes may include multiple parties. Participants of the mediation must have full authority to settle the case at the mediation session. If attorneys have been retained, they are welcome to attend the mediation and should communicate directly with staff if they will be participating.
WHAT MATERIALS SHOULD I BRING TO MEDIATION?
Any materials the participant feels are necessary to help explain their issues may be brought to the mediation. It is important to remember that the mediation is not a legal proceeding and the mediator will not be making a decision in the case.
WHAT ARE MY LEGAL RIGHTS?
The Center for Conflict Resolution does not provide any kind of legal advice or legal consultation.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN YOUR MEDIATION
Anyone can bring a case to mediation!
Please contact our case management team at 312-922-6464 extension 222 or [email protected] if you'd like to open a mediation case.