Circuit Court of Hardin County, Illinois (2nd Judicial Circuit) Adjournment & Extension Requirements

CRITICAL

In small claims cases, if either party is not ready, the court must continue the case to an early date; additional continuances require good cause.

If either party is not ready for trial, the court shall continue the case to an early date. Additional continuances shall not be granted without good cause shown.

CRITICAL

Mediation must be completed within 60 days of assignment unless good cause is shown; either party may petition for additional time if it is not completed by then.

Mediation shall be completed within 60 days of assignment, except for good cause shown. In the event that mediation is not complete within said 60 days, either party may petition the court for additional time.

WARNING

In small claims cases, additional continuances may be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Additional continuances shall not be granted without good cause shown.

WARNING

Civil mediation must be completed within 60 days of assignment unless good cause is shown, and either party may petition for more time if mediation is not completed by then.

Mediation shall be completed within 60 days of assignment, except for good cause shown. In the event that mediation is not complete within said 60 days, either party may petition the court for additional time.