23rd Judicial Circuit Court, DeKalb County, Illinois Document Filing Requirements

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Accommodation request

An accommodation request should be as specific as possible and state the accommodation sought and the date it is needed.

The request shall be as specific as possible and include a description of the accommodation sought and the date the accommodation is needed.

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Affidavit as to income and expenses

No affidavit prepared more than sixty (60) days before the date of hearing or pretrial shall be considered valid for purposes of that proceeding unless accompanied by a new affidavit stating

No affidavit prepared more than sixty (60) days before the date of hearing or pretrial shall be considered valid for purposes of that proceeding unless accompanied by a new affidavit stating

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Journal entry

Each journal entry must be written by the participant and address the topics assigned by the Judge.

The journal entry must be written by you and address the topics the Judge has assigned.

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Pretrial memorandum

The judge may require each party to submit a pretrial memorandum containing information specified by the judge.

B. The judge may require a pretrial memorandum to be submitted by each party, containing such information as the judge may specify.

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Party objection to extended media coverage

A party's objection must state the good-cause basis that media coverage would materially interfere with a fair trial and describe the supporting facts and circumstances.

2. There is good cause to believe that the presence of extended media coverage, under the circumstances of the proceeding, would materially interfere with the right of the parties to a fair trial. The specific facts and circumstances in support of the allegation are described as follows:

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Original pleading

The Clerk must affix notice of the automatic case management conference date to the original pleading and copies served on any opposing party.

The Clerk shall affix notice of said date to the original pleading and to copies of said pleading to be served on the opposing party (if any).

WARNINGCivil cases

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Certificate of readiness

Signing a Certificate of Readiness affirms that all matters in controversy are settled, and presenting one in violation of the rule may result in sanctions.

A signature on a Certificate of Readiness constitutes an affirmation to the Court that all matters in controversy have been settled. Presentation of a Certificate of Readiness in violation of this rule may result in sanctions.

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Witness extended media coverage objection

A witness’s objection must state specific reasons; additional sheets may be used as necessary.

3. I object to extended media coverage of my testimony for the following reasons: (Be specific - Use additional sheets as necessary.)

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Accommodation denial decision

The decision to deny an accommodation request should be accompanied by a written statement of the reasons for reaching that conclusion.

The decision to deny an accommodation request should be accompanied by a written statement of the reasons for reaching that conclusion.

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Request for extended media coverage

The request form provides for nominating a person to serve as Media Coordinator.

I nominate the following person be designated as Media Coordinator:

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Form design or revision

Forward new form designs, revisions, and modifications to the Clerk before the Presiding Judge approves them.

All new designs, revisions, and modifications to forms shall be forwarded to the Clerk of the Circuit Court prior to approval by the Presiding Judge.

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Written appearance

The attorney must seasonably update the information in the appearance.

The attorney must seasonably update information contained in the appearance.

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Grievance response

The CDC’s grievance response must be in writing and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the grievant.

Within seven (7) days after the meeting, or within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the complaint if there is no meeting, the CDC shall respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the grievant.

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Comprehensive financial statement

Each party and their attorney must timely supplement the Comprehensive Financial Statement.

It is the duty of each party and each party’s attorney to timely supplement the Comprehensive Financial Statement.

WARNINGCivil cases

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Rental assistance application

The rental assistance application requires housing providers or landlords to provide the listed documentation.

Housing Providers/Landlords Documentation Requirements: • Proof of ownership • Proof of unpaid rent • Written lease (if applicable) • Eviction court papers (Complaint/ Summons) • Valid email address

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Request for extended media coverage

A person designated as Media Coordinator undertakes to follow the extended-media-coverage policy and Local Rule 1.65 and perform the required duties.

I will abide by all the provisions of the Policy for Extended Media Coverage in Circuit Courts of Illinois and Local Rule 1.65 and perform all duties required of me, if I am designated as the Media Coordinator.

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Written appearance

An attorney must seasonably update the information in the appearance.

The attorney must seasonably update information contained in the appearance.

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Comprehensive financial statement

Each party and their attorney must timely supplement the Comprehensive Financial Statement.

It is the duty of each party and each party's attorney to timely supplement the Comprehensive Financial Statement.

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New case information sheet

A party commencing an action or proceeding in one of the listed case types must complete the provided New Case Information Sheet.

Each party commencing an action or proceeding in case types AD, CH, DC, DN, ED, EV, FC, GC, GR, FA, JA, JD, JV, JE, LA, LM, MC, MH, MR, OP, PR, SC, OR TX shall complete the New Case Information Sheet provided

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Accommodation request form

When requesting an accommodation under “something else,” the requester must provide additional information about the request.

If you select "something else" you must list add itional information about the request):

WARNINGCriminal cases

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Essay

The essay must be completed and submitted on the participant’s next court date.

The essay must be completed and submitted on your next court date.

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Document

The first page must be numbered “Page 1 of_ Pages,” and every later page must be numbered consecutively or sequentially.

The first page shall be numbered "Page 1 of_ Pages." Each page thereafter shall be numbered consecutively or sequentially.

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Estate planning document

A photocopy of an original estate-planning document, expanded or reduced to meet the size standards, must be submitted with the original.

The above referenced size limitations shall not apply to the filing of original estate planning documents, however, photocopies of the same, expanded or reduced to conform to these size standards, must also be submitted into the court record along with the original copy.

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Judgment

With Court approval for good cause, a settled case may proceed to prove-up on an oral agreement if a judgment incorporating all agreement terms is subsequently filed.

If approved by the Court for good cause shown, cases settled at a settlement conference may proceed to prove-up based on an oral agreement provided it is subject to subsequent filing of a judgment incorporating all the terms of the Agreement.

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Paper document

Filed paper documents, except those in branch courts, must bear a stamp showing “Filed,” the filing date, and the Clerk of Court’s name.

Any paper document filed in any cause or proceeding, e,ccept in branch courts, shall be impressed , or electronically imprinted , with a stamp, bearing the word "Filed" followed by a notation of the month, day and year of the filing and the name of the Clerk of Court.

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Accommodation request

An accommodation request should be as specific as possible and include the accommodation sought and the date it is needed.

The request shall be as specific as possible and include a description of the accommodation sought and the date the accommodation is needed.

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Marital settlement agreement

2. Marital Settlement Agreement, which should include whether child support and/or maintenance amounts are calculated pursuant to statute, and the numbers used in such calculation, and/or specify any basis for deviation, waiver, or reservation of the same. Disproportionate distribution of marital property (assets and liabilities), if any, should also be explained.

2. Marital Settlement Agreement, which should include whether child support and/or maintenance amounts are calculated pursuant to statute, and the numbers used in such calculation, and/or specify any basis for deviation, waiver, or reservation of the same. Disproportionate distribution of marital property (assets and liabilities), if any, should also be explained.

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Pleading

The Clerk must affix the automatic case management conference date notice to the original pleading and copies for service on the opposing party.

The Clerk shall affix notice of said date to the original pleading and to copies of said pleading to be served on the opposing party.

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Request for extended media coverage

The request must identify the type of extended media coverage sought, including the equipment and number of personnel.

4. The type of extended media coverage requested is as follows: (Include type of equipment and number of personnel):

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Accommodation request

If a request lacks sufficient information, the CDC may ask for additional information limited to what is necessary to assess the accommodation request.

If the request does not include enough information, the CDC may ask for additional information, but it must be limited to information necessary to meet the elements of a reasonable

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Accommodation request response

A response to an accommodation request must inform the requester about the grievance procedure.

Any response to a reasonable accommodation request shall inform the person making the request of the grievance procedure described below.

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Order setting hearing

Orders using blanket language such as “all pending matters” may be stricken without a hearing.

Orders which provide for hearing on "all pending matters" or similar language may be stricken by the judge without hearing.

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Journal entry

Journal entries must be completed and submitted to Drug Court staff on the participant’s next court date.

The entries must be completed and submitted to the Drug Court staff on your next court date.

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Notice of filing of request for extended media coverage

The notice to a witness must include a separate sheet with each person's name and address.

(Attach separate sheet with each person's name and address.)

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Petition

A rule to show cause for failure to comply with an installment payment order may issue only upon petition.

Rules to show cause for the failure to comply with the terms of such a payment order shall issue only upon petition.

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Agreed order

Each Agreed Order is subject to review and approval by the assigned judge.

All Agreed Orders are subject to review and approval by the judge assigned to the case.

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Order

When the plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel presents an order without the defendant or defendant's counsel present, the order must be on the plaintiff's motion or titled as agreed.

Orders presented by the plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel in absence of the defendant or defendant's counsel must be either on motion of the plaintiff or titled as agreed

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Marital settlement agreement

Disproportionate distribution of marital property (assets and liabilities}, if any, should also be explained if applicable;

Disproportionate distribution of marital property (assets and liabilities}, if any, should also be explained if applicable;

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Notice of filing

The notice must attach a separate sheet listing each person’s name and address.

TO: Witness in the above entitled proceeding (Attach separate sheet with each person’s name and address.)

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Notice of filing of request extended media coverage

The notice must include a separate sheet listing all known individuals.

(Attach a separate sheet listing all known individuals.)

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Filed paper

Papers filed outside branch courts must bear a “Filed” stamp with the filing date and Clerk of Court’s name.

Any paper filed in any cause or proceeding, except in branch courts, shall be impressed with a stamp bearing the word “Filed” followed by a notation of the month, day and year of the filing and the name of the Clerk of Court.

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Filed paper

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case number

A case number must appear on all filed pleadings, notices, orders, and other papers, using the prescribed number format; pending matters keep their previously assigned numbers.

The Clerk shall assign to each such action or proceeding a Case Number, which shall be endorsed on all pleadings, notices, orders, and other papers filed therein. Such Case Number shall consist of: (1) a two-digit number indicating the year in which such action or proceeding was commenced; (2) a case type abbreviation prescribed by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts; and (3) a consecutive case number. Pending actions or proceedings shall continue under the numbers heretofore assigned.

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Witness objection

2. I expect to be called as a witness in this case. 3. I object to extended media coverage of my testimony for the following reasons: (Be specific - Use additional sheets as necessary.)

2. I expect to be called as a witness in this case. 3. I object to extended media coverage of my testimony for the following reasons: (Be specific - Use additional sheets as necessary.)

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Party objection

A party’s objection must state the specific facts supporting the claim that extended media coverage would materially interfere with the fair and impartial administration of justice; additional sheets may be used as necessary.

There is good cause to believe that the presence of extended media coverage, under the particular circumstances of this trial or proceeding, would materially interfere with the fair and impartial administration of justice. The specific facts and circumstance in support of this allegation are as follows: (Use additional sheets as necessary.)

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Request for extended media coverage

The request must identify the requested equipment and the number of personnel.

The type of extended media coverage requested is as follows: (Include type of equipment and number of personnel):

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Pleading

The assigned judge may, when necessary, order the pleadings consolidated into one finished, comprehensible set.

Where necessary, the Judge assigned the case may order consolidation of the pleadings into one finished comprehensible set.

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Proposed settlement documents

Parties may submit fully executed proposed settlement documents to the Circuit Clerk for the assigned judge’s review and discretionary entry without appearing in court.

Parties may deliver fully executed proposed settlement documents with the Circuit Clerk for the assigned judge's review and discretionary entry without a court appearance.

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Proposed documents

A 735 ILCS 5/1-109 verification may be added to the proposed documents.

A 735 ILCS 5/1-109 verification may be added to the proposed documents.

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Judgment for dissolution of marriage

Family Court Judges may consider entering dissolution judgments without a Prove Up or transcripts under the stated parameters.

Family Court Judges will be available to review and consider entering Judgments for Dissolution of Marriage without a Prove Up and transcripts under the following parameters:

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Agreed order

Counsel are encouraged, but not required, to submit agreed orders; subsequent dates and times in those orders remain subject to court approval.

All counsel are encouraged to submit agreed orders. Said orders are subject to the court's approval of subsequent dates and times.