The provisions of the Uniform Arbitration Act shall not be applicable to the proceedings under this Part 10A of Article II.
2-1006A.Uniform Arbitration Act.
Article II. Civil Practice · Part 10A. Mandatory Arbitration System · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceStates that the Uniform Arbitration Act's provisions do not govern mandatory court arbitration under this Part, keeping Illinois's two arbitration systems legally separate.
Full Text of 735 ILCS 5/2-1006A
Plain-English Summary
Illinois has both a private-contract arbitration statute -- the Uniform Arbitration Act -- and this court-annexed mandatory arbitration system under Part 10A. This section draws a line between the two.
Because the Uniform Arbitration Act doesn't apply here, mandatory arbitration under this Part runs entirely on its own statutory and Supreme Court Rule framework, rather than importing the Act's provisions on matters like confirming or vacating an award.
The practical effect: an attorney handling a mandatory arbitration case should not assume that Uniform Arbitration Act standards will control a dispute over the arbitration proceeding.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Uniform Arbitration Act govern court-ordered arbitration in Illinois?
No. This section excludes Part 10A proceedings from that Act.
Why does Illinois separate these two arbitration systems?
Because mandatory arbitration is a court-created procedural device with its own statute and rules, distinct from private contractual arbitration.
Can I rely on Uniform Arbitration Act grounds to challenge a mandatory arbitration award?
No. This section removes that Act's provisions from applying to mandatory arbitration.
Are private arbitration agreements affected by this section?
No. This section addresses only mandatory arbitration under Part 10A, not private contract arbitration.
What law governs mandatory arbitration if not the Uniform Arbitration Act?
This Part of the Code, together with the Illinois Supreme Court Rules implementing it.
Amendment History
(Source: P.A. 84-1308.)
Source & verification. Section text and amendment history are
reproduced verbatim from the Illinois Compiled Statutes, published by the
Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois General Assembly / Legislative Reference Bureau. Last verified July 20, 2026.
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