This rule provides that the advisability of alternative dispute resolution be considered at the initial case management conference. This conference is to be held no later than 35 days after the parties are at issue and no more than 182 days following the filing of the complaint.
Illinois Supreme Court Rule 218 - Pretrial Procedure
Illinois Supreme Court. Amended June 1, 1995; amended October 4, 2002http://state.il.us/court/SupremeCourt/Rules/Art_II/ArtII.htm#218