21st Judicial Circuit Court, Iroquois County, Illinois
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Financial Affidavit
- 1 copy • At Least 7 Days Before Hearing or Pretrial Involving Financial Issues
Mediator Final Report
Communication
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Other Contacts4 contacts
Document Format Requirements15 rules
All E-filed signatures shall comply with the Illinois Supreme Court “Electronic Signature Standards” and 5 ILCS 175/1 et seq.
An e-filed document that conventionally requires an original signature must bear the authorizing attorney’s or party’s facsimile or typographical signature.
Court's wording
E-Filed documents requiring an original signature when conventionally filed shall bear a facsimile or typographical signature of the attorney or party authorizing such filing (e.g. “/s/ John Doe, Attorney”) and shall be deemed signed in- person by the individual identified.
Documents must comply with the stated laws, rules, and standards or they may be rejected.
Court's wording
Documents shall comply with Illinois Statute, Illinois Supreme Court Rules, 21st Circuit Court Uniform Rules of Practice, and/or Illinois Statewide Standards. Documents no complying with these formats may be rejected.
Motions shall follow the format required under the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
The Illinois Supreme Court form for Financial Affidavit referenced in 750 ILCS 5/501(a) (1) shall be utilized in all family cases unless otherwise ordered by the court.
An attorney shall complete a notarized and sworn application and meet the minimum requirements of the 21st Judicial Circuit to be on the list.
When a will is handwritten, the petitioner shall file as part of the Petition for Probate: 1. A typewritten transcription of the will
When a will is in a language other than English, the petitioner shall file as part of the Petition for Probate: 1. A typewritten translated transcription of the will in English
Only the listed forms of proof of insurance are accepted over the counter, subject to the stated source and letterhead requirements.
Court's wording
Proof of Insurance accepted over the counter limited to: a. Original Illinois Insurance Card; b. Original Insurance Policy Declaration Page; c. Facsimile or E-mail pdf copy of an Original Insurance Policy Declaration Page sent directly to the Circuit Clerk’s office from an insurance agent or company stating on the date charged in the charging document the vehicle described in the charging document was insured; d. Facsimile or E-mail pdf copy of a letter sent directly to the Circuit Clerk’s office from an insurance agent or company stating on the date charged in the charging document the vehicle described in the charging document was insured. This letter shall be on official letterhead stationery; e. Electronic proof of insurance located on cell phone or portable electronic device received directly from the insurance company or insurance agent and a cell phone/electronic device permission slip shall be issued for this limited purpose.
PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION
Formatting
- •Print all information
The court may direct the parties to mark for identification all exhibits expected to be offered into evidence designating the party, exhibit number, date, case number, or otherwise as directed by the court.
## PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION
Formatting
- •Print all information
When the Circuit Clerk endorsed or electronically signs a document, the electronic or digital representation of the Circuit Clerk’s name shall be deemed to be the Circuit Clerk’s signature on an electronic document.
## REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION
Formatting
- •Print all information
## AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES GRIEVANCE FORM PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION
- Ada grievance form
Formatting
- •Print all information
Document Filing Requirements75 rules
A complaint shall be in writing, using the Circuit Court’s grievance form, attached as Exhibit C. The grievance shall contain the name and address of the person filing the complaint, and briefly describe the alleged violation.
Any appeal shall be in writing.
If a document contains Social Security Numbers and/or Personal Identity Information, the filing shall conform to Illinois Supreme Court Rules 8, 15, 138, and 364 including a "Notice of Confidential Information Within Court Filing."
A receipt shall be filed with the Clerk by the party removing the files, documents, or exhibits.
The title of a motion shall indicate the relief sought and cite the statutory section or cite the authority for the relief sought.
D. Notice. The party requesting a hearing shall file and serve a Notice of Hearing to all parties and/or their attorneys who appeared, are not defaulted, or whose time to appear is not expired.
A copy of the motion with exhibits and attachments shall be served with the Notice or the Notice must include a statement these were previously served on the parties.
E. Notice Requirements. The Notice of Hearing shall contain the case caption, case number, court date, time, courtroom number, and a short description of the name and/or nature of the motion.
- Document
- Notice of hearing
Must include
- •Caption
- •Case number
Notice shall conform to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11.
The Notice of Hearing for a renewed motion shall on its face state the motion was previously ruled, identify the judge who ruled, the date of ruling, and the state the results of the ruling.
The notice shall include case caption, case number, defendant’s name, address, telephone number, e-mail address, and the name and address of the plaintiff and/or plaintiff’s attorney;
Pre-trial submissions include the financial affidavit on file, an updated financial affidavit, and a proposed parenting plan.
Court's wording
A. Pre-Trial Submissions: 1. A copy of the Financial Affidavit on file with the Court; 2. An updated current Financial Affidavit; and 3. A copy of a Proposed Parenting Plan.
A Family Law Financial Affidavit must include the party’s last three pay stubs, last two filed federal tax returns with attachments, and a described list of supporting documents with page counts.
Court's wording
Family law Financial Affidavit shall contain at a minimum: i. the party's last 3-pay stubs; ii. the party's last 2-filed federal income tax returns with W-2, 1099s, and all attachments; and iii. a list of other documents submitted in support of the Financial Affidavit describing the documents and the number of pages of each document (e.g. Hometown Bank Statement January 2021, 4 pages).
After a pre-judgment or post-judgment hearing involving financial matters, the parties shall submit updated Financial Affidavits or supplement existing Financial Affidavits prior to any subsequent hearing involving financial matters.
Parties shall submit a written Judgment Order in court or within 30-days of any uncontested prove up hearing.
The parties shall provide the court with a Parenting Plan if there is an agreement.
The Final Mediation Report shall relate whether the parties made a good faith effort to mediate their differences and whether there is a full agreement, a partial agreement, or no agreement.
Contested matters involving allocation of parental responsibilities, parenting time, and/or removal/relocation shall not be set for hearing until mediation is completed and a Final Mediation Report is filed unless the court determined mediation was not appropriate.
The Court shall designate which party must prepare the Judgment Order in contested cases.
A written motion and hearing are required before the court can determine a case is not appropriate for mediation. The motion shall be supported by affidavit including specific facts details why mediation is not appropriate.
Contested issues of parental responsibility, parenting time, removal, relocation, or access to children shall not be set for hearing without leave of court or until the Final Mediation Report is filed.
The mediator shall submit a Mediator Report to the Court and the parties or counsel of record including the information required by Rule 9.7 on or before the 45-day mediation status date.
The mediator shall provide a written account of the full and/or partial mediation agreement to the parties and/or their attorneys. The mediator shall not provide this written account to the court.
If the mediation is terminated or suspended, the mediator shall timely notify the court by filing a Mediator’s Final Report indicating the date the Mediator terminated or suspended the mediation.
If the mediator is concerned for the safety and welfare of minor children or believes the best interests of minor children require it, the mediator shall recommend in the Mediator’s Report a Child Representative or Guardian Ad Litem be appointed.
The mediator shall file a Mediator’s Final Report when mediation is terminated with a full or partial agreement.
The mediator shall file with the Circuit Clerk a Mediator’s Interim or Final Report using the 21st Judicial Circuit forms within 10-days of the last mediation session.
Mediation agreements shall be presented by counsel or the parties to the court as a judgment order or agreed order within 30-days of the filing date of the Mediator’s Final Report.
- Document
- Mediation agreement
Must include
- •As a judgment order or agreed order
For a non-English will, the petitioner must file an English translated transcription and a qualified translator’s certification with the Petition for Probate.
Court's wording
B. Non-English Will. When a will is in a language other than English, the petitioner shall file as part of the Petition for Probate: 1. A typewritten translated transcription of the will in English, and 2. A certification by a qualified translator certifying the translated transcription is true and correct.
For a handwritten will, the petitioner must file a transcription and a verifying affidavit with the Petition for Probate.
Court's wording
A. Holographic Will. When a will is handwritten, the petitioner shall file as part of the Petition for Probate: 1. A typewritten transcription of the will, and 2. An affidavit of the petitioner or attorney verifying the typewritten transcription of the holographic will is true and correct to the best of their knowledge.
A petition seeking a ward-estate expenditure must state the estate’s present value, the ward’s annual income, the expenditure’s purpose, and all payments received by the estate, ward, or guardian.
Court's wording
A Petition to apply any part of a ward’s estate for the support, comfort, or education of the ward or other person entitled to support from the Ward’s estate shall state: 1. Present value of the estate, 2. Annual income available to the ward, 3. Purpose of the expenditure, and 4. List all payments received by the estate, ward, or guardian individually or as guardian including Social Security payments, Veteran’s Administration disability payments or other governmental payments, charitable relief or other monetary assistance, trust payments, and payments from a person obligated to support the ward including child support.
The specified person must present the petition to withdraw ward funds in person unless the court waives personal presentation.
Court's wording
A petition to withdraw funds deposited or invested, pursuant to 755 ILCS 5/24-21 of the Illinois Probate Act or these rules, shall be presented in person by the parent, spouse, person standing in loco parentis, or person with custodial responsibility of the ward, unless the court waives personal presentation.
Evidence shall be presented the withdrawal and/or proceeds from a sale or redemption are necessary for the ward’s support, comfort, education, or other benefit to the ward or the ward’s dependents.
Within 30-days after the withdrawal order, petitioner shall file receipts for all sums expended unless the court otherwise orders.
Every executor and administrator shall present the account and evidence of disbursements required by 755 ILCS 5/24-1 of the Illinois Probate Act:
Requests for an extension of time to a definite date or to allow less frequent accounting shall be filed by verified petition of the personal representative specifying the reasons for the request.
Every guardian shall present the account and evidence required by 755 ILCS 5/24-11 of the Illinois Probate Act:
The notice with a copy of the account attached delivered in person, sent by U.S. mail, or e-mailed to the last known address or e-mail address at least 14-days prior to the hearing date.
A petition for leave to settle the specified personal-injury or wrongful-death claims must include a written attorney certification with the prescribed statement.
Court's wording
A petition for leave to settle a cause of action for a ward’s or decedent’s personal injuries or to settle a cause of action for wrongful death of a person whose estate is in administration filed by an attorney or a representative shall contain a written attorney certification stating “it is the attorney’s opinion, based upon the facts and law, the proposed settlement is just and proper.”
The notice must state the hearing’s time, date, place, and nature and include the prescribed binding-effect warning in bold or underlined text.
Court's wording
The notice shall contain the time, date, place, and nature of the hearing stating the words in bold or underline: “If the account is approved by the judge upon hearing, in the absence of fraud, accident, or mistake, the account as approved is binding upon all persons to whom this notice is given.”
F. Expense Reimbursement. The attorney shall file an affidavit certifying the reasonableness, necessity, and propriety of any expense reimbursement beyond the attorney fee.
A petition to settle must include an attending physician’s statement or supporting medical records or documentation describing the injury and current medical condition.
Court's wording
D. Statement Attending Physician. A statement by the attending physician or surgeon and/or supporting medical records or documentation describing the nature and extent of the injury and the current medical condition of the minor child or disabled adult must be filed as part of the petition to settle. No settlement for a minor child or disabled adult shall be approved without such statement and/or supporting medical records or documentation.
The court docket entry shall state: “Proof of Insurance reviewed by name of clerk [clerk’s initials], case dismissed.”
The court docket entry shall include no insurance tickets written under Municipal Ordinances and shall be handled pursuant to 10.3 B.
The document shall show the dates of coverage and identify the make and year of the covered vehicle. The coverage period shall include the date of the arrest on the ticket for a dismissal to occur. Application documents or cancellation documents shall not be accepted. The required documents may be brought in by Defendant or someone on behalf of Defendant.
If the party wishes the summary to remain confidential, the party shall advise the mediator in writing at the time the summary is submitted.
Each party must submit a written case summary to the mediator containing the specified information at least 10 days before mediation.
Court's wording
Each party shall submit a written case summary containing the names of all participants, a statement of facts, other occurrence facts, a list of issues, opinions on liability, damages, and injuries, and settlement offers and/or demands to the mediator at least 10-days prior to mediation.
The motion shall state supporting details, facts, and circumstances for deferral
The mediator shall notify the parties in writing of the date, time, and place of the Mediation Conference within 28-days of the Mediation Referral Order.
This report shall be filed in cases where mediation is court ordered or stipulated to by the parties. The mediator shall sign the report and indicate: full agreement, partial agreement, or no agreement.
The mediator shall file a Mediator Final Report using the approved form. https://www.k3county.net/circuitclerk_files.html.
The first notice must explain how the defendant can participate, describe mediation and screening, and include specified referral information.
Court's wording
1st Notice shall inform the defendant they may participate in the mediation program by completing the screening process either at the 1st appearance court date or prior by contacting the Mediation Program. 1st Notice shall describe mediation and the screening process and include referral information to local financial counseling services, local pro bono legal counseling services through legal aid agencies and the Kankakee County Bar Association, and local Continuum of Care services.
At the conclusion of each mediation session, the Mediation Program shall file a report with the Court indicating the outcome.
If the parties reach an agreement, the parties and their counsel, if any, shall sign the agreement and the Mediation Program shall submit it for Court approval.
Attorneys shall submit a proposed Order through e-mail to the appropriate Judge's clerk, or via mail.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Civil lawsuits may be filed in person or electronically.
Civil lawsuits may still be filed in person or via electronic filing.
Page 2 | Civil matters
If an item cannot be E-filed (i.e, documents under seal and physical exhibits where image cannot be substituted) shall be filed in their physical form in the courtroom or in the
If an item cannot be E-filed (i.e, documents under seal and physical exhibits where image cannot be substituted) shall be filed in their physical form in the courtroom or in the
Page 16 | RULE 1.8(D) EXHIBITS
Documents must be electronically filed with the Circuit Clerk through a Supreme Court-approved system unless exempted.
All documents shall be electronically filed with the Circuit Clerk using an electronic filing system approved by the Supreme Court of Illinois in accord with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9 unless exempted.
Page 16 | RULE 1.8(B) E-FILING
Physical items that can be represented by a photograph must be electronically imaged and e-filed.
Physical items where a photograph may be substituted shall be electronically imaged and E-filed.
Page 16 | RULE 1.8(D) EXHIBITS
Motions must be e-filed with the Circuit Clerk, except ex parte and emergency motions.
All motions shall be E-filed with the Circuit Clerk at least three 3-days prior to presentment to the Court except for ex parte and emergency motions.
Page 22 | RULE 3.1 MOTION PRACTICE
Civil lawsuits may be filed in person or electronically.
Civil lawsuits may still be filed in person or via electronic filing.
Page 2 | Civil Matters
After service of summons, a defendant may electronically file an answer, motion, or other pleading.
1. E-File an answer, motion, or other pleading.
Page 25 | RULE 5.1 PROCEDURE
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
If dissatisfied with the CDC’s response, the grievant may appeal to the Chief Judge within 7 days of the written response.
If the response by the CDC does not resolve the issue to the satisfaction of the grievant, the grievant may within seven (7) days of the date of the CDC’s written response, appeal the decision to the Chief Judge of the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit, c/o Court Disability Coordinator, at the mail or e-mail address provided on Exhibit D.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
A grievance must be filed within 7 days after the person becomes aware of the action or inaction.
The grievance shall be filed within seven (7) days after the person filing the complaint becomes aware of the action or inaction.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
Noncompliant documents filed by pro se parties must be reviewed for acceptance before the Circuit Clerk rejects them.
Documents filed by pro se parties not complying with these formats shall be reviewed for acceptance by the Circuit Clerk and/or Court prior to rejection by the Circuit Clerk.
Page 17 | E. Rejected Documents
Motions must be filed at least three days before presentment, except ex parte and emergency motions.
All motions shall be E-filed with the Circuit Clerk at least three 3-days prior to presentment to the Court except for ex parte and emergency motions.
Page 22 | RULE 3.1 MOTION PRACTICE
During court hours, a complaint or petition seeking the specified ex parte or emergency relief must be filed with the Circuit Clerk before it is presented to the Court.
Every complaint or petition requesting an ex parte order for the appointment of a receiver, temporary restraint, preliminary injunction, or any other emergency relief, shall be filed with the Circuit Clerk, if during court hours, before presentment to the Court.
Page 23 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
Proof of service must be filed with the Clerk within three days after the hearing when a motion heard without prior notice is allowed.
If a motion is heard without prior notice under this rule and the motion is allowed, written Notice of Hearing and the order entered shall be served personally, by e- mail, or by U.S. mail upon all parties not in default for failure to plead and proof of service shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court within three (3) days of the hearing.
Page 23 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
A dispositive motion may not be filed or set for hearing within 60 days of trial without leave of Court for good cause.
L. Dispositive Pre-trial Motions. No dispositive motion shall be filed or set for hearing within 60-days of a scheduled trial date except by leave of Court for good cause.
Page 24 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
A defendant choosing to contest the claim by written notice must notify the Circuit Clerk at least 7 days before the summons appearance date.
2. Notify the Circuit Clerk in writing at least 7- days prior to the summons appearance date that defendant contests the claim.
Page 25 | RULE 5.1 PROCEDURE
A hearing date involving financial matters may not be set until updated or supplemented Financial Affidavits are filed, unless the court orders otherwise.
No hearing date shall be set until updated or supplemented Financial Affidavits are filed unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Page 28 | RULE 6.2 PRE-JUDGMENT PROCEDURES
Discovery must be completed at least 30 days before trial unless the court orders otherwise for good cause or the parties agree in writing.
All discovery shall be concluded at least 30-days prior to trial unless otherwise ordered by the court for good cause or by a written agreement of the parties.
Page 28 | RULE 6.2 PRE-JUDGMENT PROCEDURES
A written Judgment Order must be submitted in court or within 30 days after an uncontested prove-up hearing.
Parties shall submit a written Judgment Order in court or within 30-days of any uncontested prove up hearing.
Page 28 | RULE 6.2 PRE-JUDGMENT PROCEDURES
Motions must be noticed with the court within 60 days of filing; the court may deem an untimely motion waived and require refiling.
Motions shall be noticed with the court within 60-days of the filing date. The Court may deem a motion waived and require refiling if the motion is not noticed with the court within sixty 60-days of filing.
Page 29 | SECTION 6: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
The Judgment Order must be submitted at prove-up or within 30 days afterward.
The Judgment Order shall be submitted at or within 30-days after prove-up.
Page 30 | SECTION 6: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
The mediator must file the Interim or Final Report within 10 days after the last mediation session.
The mediator shall file with the Circuit Clerk a Mediator’s Interim or Final Report using the 21st Judicial Circuit forms within 10-days of the last mediation session.
Page 38 | RULE 7.7 ATTENDANCE & TERMINATION
Mediation agreements must be presented within 30 days after the filing date of the Mediator’s Final Report.
Mediation agreements shall be presented by counsel or the parties to the court as a judgment order or agreed order within 30-days of the filing date of the Mediator’s Final Report.
Page 39 | RULE 7.8 MEDIATION AGREEMENTS
The petitioner must file receipts for all sums expended within 30 days after the withdrawal order, unless the court orders otherwise.
Within 30-days after the withdrawal order, petitioner shall file receipts for all sums expended unless the court otherwise orders.
Page 42 | RULE 8.3 WARD ESTATE WITHDRAWAL
An executor or administrator must present the first account within 60 days after the first 12 months from issuance of Letters of Office expire.
1. Within 60-days after the expiration of 12-months after the issuance of Letters of Office;
Page 43 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING
An executor or administrator must present an account at other times ordered by the court.
At such other times the court orders.
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING
An executor or administrator must present an account annually after the date of the first account.
Annually after the date of the first account;
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING
A guardian must present the first account within 30 days after the first 12 months from issuance of Letters of Office expire.
1. Within 30-days after the expiration of 12-months after the issuance of Letters of Office;
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING
A guardian must present an account within 30 days after the office terminates.
Within 30-days after the termination of their office; and
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING
If the account is not presented within 60 days after notice is mailed, the clerk must issue a citation directing the attorney or personal representative to account or appear to show cause.
If the account is not presented within 60-days after notice was mailed, the clerk shall issue a citation directing the attorney and/ or personal representative to account or to appear on a date fixed by the Court to show cause why they should not file the account or be removed as attorney or personal representative.
Page 45 | Periodic Accounting Not Filed
Each party must submit the case summary to the mediator at least 10 days before mediation.
Each party shall submit a written case summary containing the names of all participants, a statement of facts, other occurrence facts, a list of issues, opinions on liability, damages, and injuries, and settlement offers and/or demands to the mediator at least 10-days prior to mediation.
Page 51 | SECTION 11: CIVIL MEDIATION (NON-FAMILY) — RULE 11.4 SCHEDULING, B. Case Summary
The first mediation conference must be held within four weeks of the Mediation Referral Order, unless the court orders otherwise.
The first mediation conference shall be held within 4-weeks of the Mediation Referral Order unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Page 51 | SECTION 11: CIVIL MEDIATION (NON-FAMILY) — RULE 11.4 SCHEDULING, A. Conference
The mediator must send the parties written notice of the conference details within 28 days of the Mediation Referral Order.
The mediator shall notify the parties in writing of the date, time, and place of the Mediation Conference within 28-days of the Mediation Referral Order.
Page 52 | SECTION 11: CIVIL MEDIATION (NON-FAMILY) — RULE 11.4 SCHEDULING, C. Notice
A party may move to defer mediation within 14 days of the referral order, must schedule a hearing before mediation and notify interested parties including the mediator, and must state supporting details, facts, and circumstances.
A party may file a Motion to Defer Mediation within 14-days of the Mediation Referral Order. Movant shall set the Motion to Defer for hearing prior to the scheduled mediation and give Notice of Hearing to all interested parties including the mediator. The motion shall state supporting details, facts, and circumstances for deferral and mediation shall be tolled until the motion is disposed.
Page 52 | SECTION 11: CIVIL MEDIATION (NON-FAMILY) — RULE 11.4 SCHEDULING, E. Motion to Defer
The Mediation Program must file an outcome report with the Court at the conclusion of each mediation session.
At the conclusion of each mediation session, the Mediation Program shall file a report with the Court indicating the outcome.
Page 59 | SECTION 12: EVICTION MEDIATION
Emergency and bond-related criminal and traffic motions require at least 24 hours’ notice and are heard at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 109 on a date provided by the Clerk when filed.
Emergency motions and bond-related motions in criminal and traffic proceedings shall be filed with at least 24-hours notice and heard at 1:30 pm in Courtroom 109 on a date to be provided by the Clerk of the Circuit Court at the time of filing;
Page 1 | ADULT CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC PROCEEDINGS
Non-emergency criminal motions may be filed at any time but may not be called for hearing before January 4, 2021.
Non-Emergency motions in criminal proceedings may be filed at any time but shall not be called for hearing on a date prior to Monday, January 4, 2021;
Page 1 | ADULT CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC PROCEEDINGS
Non-emergency juvenile motions may be filed at any time but may not be called for hearing before January 4, 2021 without leave of court.
Non-Emergency motions in juvenile court proceedings may be filed at any time but shall not be called for hearing on a date prior to Monday, January 4, 2021 without leave of court;
Page 2 | JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS
A party seeking a hearing before January 4, 2021, on a criminal, traffic, or juvenile matter not addressed above must obtain leave of Court before setting or filing it.
Any party wishing to bring any criminal, traffic or juvenile matter before the Court for hearing prior to Monday, January 4, 2021 that is not addressed above shall obtain leave of Court in advance of setting/filing same.
Page 2 | GENERAL ORDERS
The CDC must respond in writing and accessibly where appropriate within seven days after a meeting, or within 14 days after receipt if no meeting occurs.
Within seven (7) days after the meeting or within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the complaint if there is not meeting, the CDC shall respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the grievant.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
The Chief Judge must provide a written final resolution within 14 days after receiving the appeal.
Within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the appeal, the Chief Judge will respond in writing to the grievant with a final resolution of the grievance or complaint.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
File a grievance within seven days after becoming aware of the action or inaction.
The grievance shall be filed within seven (7) days after the person filing the complaint becomes aware of the action or inaction.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
If dissatisfied with the CDC’s response, the grievant may appeal to the Chief Judge within seven days, using the mail or email address on Exhibit D.
If the response by the CDC does not resolve the issue to the satisfaction of the grievant, the grievant may within seven (7) days of the date of the CDC's written response, appeal the decision to the Chief Judge of the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit, c/o Court Disability Coordinator, at the mail or e-mail address provided on Exhibit D.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
The CDC must respond to an accommodation request in writing, accessibly where appropriate, within seven days of receipt.
The CDC shall respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the requestor, within seven (7) days from the date the request was received.
Page 3 | V. Request for Accommodations
If dissatisfied with the CDC’s response, the grievant may appeal to the Chief Judge within 7 days after the written response, using the mail or email address in Exhibit D.
If the response by the CDC does not resolve the issue to the satisfaction of the grievant, the grievant may within seven (7) days of the date of the CDC’s written response, appeal the decision to the Chief Judge of the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit, c/o Court Disability Coordinator, at the mail or e-mail address provided on Exhibit D.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
A grievance must be filed within 7 days after the complainant becomes aware of the action or inaction.
The grievance shall be filed within seven (7) days after the person filing the complaint becomes aware of the action or inaction.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
The CDC must respond in writing within 7 days after a grievance meeting, or within 14 days after receipt if there is no meeting, using an accessible format where appropriate.
Within seven (7) days after the meeting or within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the complaint if there is not meeting, the CDC shall respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the grievant.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
Whenever possible, accommodation requests should be made 14 days before the proceeding or program.
Whenever possible, a request for accommodations or services shall be made fourteen (14) days in advance of the proceeding or program.
Page 3 | V. Request for Accommodations
If the Court designates a filing date for motions, a motion may not be filed after that date without leave of Court.
The Court may designate a date when all motions are to be filed and a motion may not be filed after that date without leave of Court.
Page 22 | RULE 3.1 MOTION PRACTICE
A party may move to forgo mediation within 14 days of the referral order on one of the stated grounds.
A party may move to forgo mediation within 14-days of the Mediation Referral Order if: 1. The issue was previously mediated between the same parties. 2. The issue presents a question of law only. 3. Other good cause is shown.
Page 52 | SECTION 11: CIVIL MEDIATION (NON-FAMILY) — RULE 11.4 SCHEDULING, D. Motion to Dispense
The parties may stipulate within 14 days of the referral order to appoint a listed mediator or, with the Presiding Judge’s review and approval, a qualified mediator not on the list.
Parties may stipulate within 14-days of the Mediation Referral Order to appoint: a. A mediator currently on the Approved Mediator list of the 21st Judicial Circuit; or b. A mediator, not on the Approved Mediator list, but who upon review and approval of the Presiding Judge is deemed qualified by training or experience to mediate all or some of the issues.
Page 52 | SECTION 11: CIVIL MEDIATION (NON-FAMILY) — RULE 11.5 RULES & PROCEDURE, A. Mediator Appointment
Accommodation requests should be made 14 days before the proceeding or program whenever possible.
Whenever possible, a request for accommodations or services shall be made fourteen (14) days in advance of the proceeding or program.
Page 3 | V. Request for Accommodations
Whenever possible, accommodation requests should be made 14 days before the proceeding or program.
Whenever possible, a request for accommodations or services shall be made fourteen (14) days in advance of the proceeding or program.
Page 3 | V. Request for Accommodations
The Chief Judge must provide a written final resolution within 14 days after receiving the appeal.
Within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the appeal, the Chief Judge will respond in writing to the grievant with a final resolution of the grievance or complaint.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
The CDC must respond in writing within 7 days after receiving an accommodation request and use an accessible format where appropriate.
The CDC shall respond in writing, and, where appropriate, in a format accessible to the requestor, within seven (7) days from the date the request was received.
Page 3 | V. Request for Accommodations
If the CDC or designee considers a meeting helpful, they may meet with the grievant in person or by telephone within seven days after receiving the grievance.
Within seven (7) days after receipt of a grievance, the CDC or a designee may meet with the grievant, either in person or by telephone, to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions, if the CDC or designee determines such a meeting would be helpful to a determination.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Court-date notices are available electronically only, will not be mailed, and each person involved in a case must obtain their date through JUDICI.COM.
Effective immediately, notices of all court dates, either new dates or rescheduled dates, shall be made available by electronic means only. No notices of new or rescheduled dates shall be mailed. Any person involved in a court case shall be responsible for obtaining their court date through the link to court case information available on JUDICI.COM.
Page 1 | TEMPORARY ORDER REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF COURT DATES
The Circuit Clerk shall issue and cause to be served a jury summons on all grand jurors and petit jurors at least 30-days prior to the first day of service. Jury summons may be served by U. S. Mail with postage prepaid to the address listed in the Jury Commission records.
The Circuit Clerk shall issue and cause to be served a jury summons on all grand jurors and petit jurors at least 30-days prior to the first day of service. Jury summons may be served by U. S. Mail with postage prepaid to the address listed in the Jury Commission records.
Page 20 | RULE 1.12 JURORS
Notice may not be sent by facsimile.
Notice by facsimile is not allowed under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11.
Page 23 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
Notice of Hearing must be given at least 72 hours before the hearing.
F. Time of Notice. Notice shall be made at least 72-hours prior to the hearing.
Page 23 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
If a motion heard without prior notice is allowed, the written Notice of Hearing and entered order must be served on all parties not in default, and proof of service must be filed within three days of the hearing.
If a motion is heard without prior notice under this rule and the motion is allowed, written Notice of Hearing and the order entered shall be served personally, by e- mail, or by U.S. mail upon all parties not in default for failure to plead and proof of service shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court within three (3) days of the hearing.
Page 23 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
The Notice of Hearing must be served on parties or their attorneys who appeared, are not defaulted, or whose time to appear has not expired.
D. Notice. The party requesting a hearing shall file and serve a Notice of Hearing to all parties and/or their attorneys who appeared, are not defaulted, or whose time to appear is not expired.
Page 23 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
Notice sent by U.S. Mail must be mailed at least seven days before the hearing.
Notice by U. S. Mail shall be mailed at least 7-days prior to the hearing
Page 23 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
Proof of service of the Notice must be made part of the record.
Proof of Service of the Notice shall be made of record.
Page 23 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
Electronic Notice must be transmitted at least five court days before the hearing, unless the court orders otherwise.
Electronic Notice shall be transmitted at least 5-court days prior to the hearing unless otherwise ordered by the court.
Page 23 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
The parties must exchange completed Financial Affidavits within 60 days after the Respondent files a general appearance or responsive pleading.
The parties shall exchange completed Financial Affidavits in compliance with 750 ILCS 5/501 (a) (1) within 60-days from the date the Respondent files a general Appearance or responsive pleading.
Page 27 | RULE 6.2 PRE-JUDGMENT PROCEDURES
If the judge exercises discretion to require a Pretrial Memorandum, the parties must serve it at least three court days before the pretrial date.
The parties shall at the judge’s discretion submit a Pretrial Memorandum to the judge and serve it to the parties at least 3-court days prior to the Pre-Trial date.
Page 27 | RULE 6.2 PRE-JUDGMENT PROCEDURES
In pre-judgment cases, a party may not request discovery until serving the other party a fully completed Financial Affidavit with the required documents attached.
In Pre-judgment cases, a party shall not propound a Request for Discovery until the requesting party served the other party a fully completed Financial Affidavit with the required documents attached.
Page 28 | RULE 6.2 PRE-JUDGMENT PROCEDURES
A copy of the proposed Judgment Order must be served on the other party at least 7 days before its presentation date.
A copy of the proposed Judgment Order must be served on the other party at least 7-days prior to the presentation court date.
Page 30 | SECTION 6: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
Post-judgment Dissolution matters filed more than 30 days after entry of the final Judgment Order require notice to the opposing party.
All post-judgment Dissolution matters filed more than 30-days after a final Judgment Order for Dissolution is entered require notice to the opposing party.
Page 30 | SECTION 6: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
For matters within 30 days after entry of the final Judgment Order, notice must be given to the party’s most recent attorney of record.
Notice to the party’s most recent attorney of record is required for matters within 30-days of entry of the final Judgment Order.
Page 30 | SECTION 6: DOMESTIC RELATIONS
For an extension petition based on another reason, the court must set a hearing and the Clerk must mail notice to interested persons, including unpaid creditors, at least 14 days before the hearing.
If the petition seeks an extension for any other reason, the court shall set the petition for hearing and the Clerk shall mail Notice of Hearing to all persons interested in the administration of the estate, including all unpaid creditors. The notice shall be mailed at least 14-days prior to the hearing date.
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING — C. Extension Of Time
When a citation is issued, the clerk must mail notice of the citation proceeding and return date to all persons interested in the estate, including unpaid creditors.
The Clerk shall mail Notice of Citation Proceeding and Return Date to all persons interested in the administration of the estate, including unpaid creditors, when the Citation is issued.
Page 45 | Periodic Accounting Not Filed
Other persons entitled to notice must receive notice with a copy of the account attached, delivered in person, by U.S. mail, or by email to their last known address at least 14 days before the hearing.
The notice with a copy of the account attached delivered in person, sent by U.S. mail, or e-mailed to the last known address or e-mail address at least 14-days prior to the hearing date.
Page 45 | Notice
The clerk must mail the attorneys of record and/or personal representative notice that the account is due.
The clerk shall mail notice the account is due to the attorneys and/or personal representative of record.
Page 45 | Periodic Accounting Not Filed
Notice of a hearing on an account intended to be binding under the cited Probate Act provisions must be given unless waived.
Notice of Hearing on any account intended to be binding pursuant to 755 ILCS 5/24-2 or 755 ILCS 5/24-11(b) of the Illinois Probate Act, shall be given, unless waived, to:
Page 45 | Notice
For an account of a guardian or guardian to collect, notice must be mailed to the attorney of record at least 14 days before the hearing if the person is represented by counsel.
If represented by counsel, Notice shall be mailed to the attorney of record at least 14-days prior to the hearing date.
Page 45 | Notice
For a person whose post office address is outside the United States or Canada, notice by mail and email must be sent at least 21 days before the hearing.
When the post office address of the person is outside the United States or Canada, the notice (by mail and e-mail) shall be sent at least 21-days prior to the hearing date.
Page 46 | Notice
If the person’s name, post office address, or email address is unknown, notice must be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the county at least 21 days before the hearing, unless the court waives notice.
If the name of, the post office address, and/or e-mail address of the person is not known, notice shall be by 1-publication in a newspaper of general circulation in the county of the hearing at least 21-days prior to the hearing date, unless waived by the court.
Page 46 | Notice
For a decedent’s death-related cause of action, the specified nonconsenting relatives and service providers must receive at least 14 days’ notice of the hearing, except where proof shows the services were paid.
The surviving spouse and any next of kin set forth in 755 ILCS 5/2-1 of the Illinois Probate Act who did not consent in writing to the settlement and persons furnishing hospital, medical, or funeral services for decedent, unless proof of payment for services is shown, shall be given at least 14-days Notice of Hearing on the petition for the appointment and distribution of the settlement proceeds for a cause of action related to the death of a decedent.
Page 46 | Rule 8.6 Personal Injury Settlement
The movant must schedule the Motion to Defer for hearing before the scheduled mediation and give hearing notice to all interested parties, including the mediator.
Movant shall set the Motion to Defer for hearing prior to the scheduled mediation and give Notice of Hearing to all interested parties including the mediator.
Page 52 | SECTION 11: CIVIL MEDIATION (NON-FAMILY) — RULE 11.4 SCHEDULING, E. Motion to Defer
A first notice describing the eviction mediation program must be served on the defendant with the summons or alias summons.
A 1st Notice describing the mediation program shall be served on defendant in a residential eviction case with summons or alias summons as approved by the Chief Judge.
Page 58 | RULE 12.4 PROCEDURE
The presiding judge may allow emergency and allowable ex parte motions to be heard without notice.
Emergency motions and allowable ex parte motions may be heard without notice at the discretion of the judge presiding.
Page 23 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
Counsel and the parties will be issued notice of the future court date for continued juvenile proceedings.
Notice of the future court date will be issued to counsel and the parties;
Page 2 | JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS
Accommodation requests must be mailed to the Court Disability Coordinator for the county where the request is made.
The request shall be mailed to the Court Disability Coordinator for the county wherein the request is being made.
Page 3 | V. Request for Accommodations
People involved in a case must obtain their court date from the Circuit Clerk’s website or the specified online service.
Any person involved in a court case shall be responsible for obtaining their court date through the link to court case information available on the Kankakee County Circuit Clerk's website or directly at: http://eaccess.k3county.net/eservices.
Page 1 | TEMPORARY ORDER REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF COURT DATES
New and rescheduled court-date notices are made available only electronically and are not mailed.
Effective immediately, notices of all court dates, either new dates or rescheduled dates, shall be made available by electronic means only. No notices of new or rescheduled dates shall be mailed.
Page 1 | TEMPORARY ORDER REGARDING NOTIFICATION OF COURT DATES
A grievance complaint may be mailed or emailed to the attention of the CDC.
The complaint may be mailed or e-mailed to the attention of the CDC.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
Filing Fees and Waivers
A party must pay the jury demand fee for the case to be referred to the jury trial judge after filing a jury demand.
D. Jury Trial Demand. After a party files a jury demand and pays the jury demand fee, the case shall be referred to the jury trial judge pursuant to the Assignment Order.
Page 26 | RULE 5.1 PROCEDURE
Each party referred to mediation must pay a fee before mediation.
Each party referred to mediation shall be required to pay a fee prior to the mediation.
Page 51 | SECTION 11: CIVIL MEDIATION (NON-FAMILY) — RULE 11.3 FEES
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Each party must provide the judge a courtesy copy of their Financial Affidavit at least seven days before a hearing or pretrial involving financial issues.
Each party shall provide a courtesy copy of their Financial Affidavit to the judge at least 7-days prior to hearing or Pretrial involving financial issues.
Page 27 | RULE 6.2 PRE-JUDGMENT PROCEDURES
A courtesy copy of the report must be submitted to the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Judge or designee.
A courtesy copy of the report shall be submitted to the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Judge or designee.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A motion ruled on by one judge may not be renewed before another judge without leave of court.
Motions ruled on by one judge shall not be renewed before another judge without leave of court.
Page 24 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
The presiding judge has discretion to hear oral argument, set a briefing schedule, or decide motions without oral argument.
C. Oral argument. Oral arguments are at the discretion of the judge presiding. The presiding judge may set a briefing schedule and decide motions without hearing oral arguments.
Page 23 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
Motions must be set for hearing or a briefing schedule within a reasonable time; otherwise, the court may deem them withdrawn and deny relief, with or without leave to refile.
K. Failure to Call Motions for Hearing. Motions shall be set for hearing or briefing schedule within a reasonable time or the court may deem the motion withdrawn and deny requested relief with or without leave to refile.
Page 24 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
Motions for temporary relief may be given priority over other court matters.
Motions for temporary relief may be given precedence over other court matters.
Page 23 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Most adult criminal trials and hearings scheduled before June 1, 2020, are postponed, except for the listed proceedings that will proceed before that date.
For all adult criminal cases, felony, misdemeanor, and traffic, most trials and hearings scheduled for a date before June 1, 2020, are postponed to a future date. See Court Schedule Exhibit A, B, & C. Hearings that will proceed prior to June 1, 2020, include bail hearings, arraignments, preliminary hearings, initial and second-look bail hearings, statutory summary suspension hearings, victim orders of protection, emergency motions, medical recognizance hearings, juvenile detention hearings, shelter care hearings, mental health hearings, bond reduction motions, continuation of subpoenas, proceedings involving in custody defendants, and Saturday/Holiday morning bond call hearings.
Page 1 | Adult criminal cases
Jury trials in civil and criminal matters may not begin before June 1, 2020.
No jury trials in civil or criminal matters will begin until June 1, 2020.
Page 1 | Administrative Order 2020-17
Before June 1, 2020, juvenile delinquency and criminal proceedings are limited to matters involving juveniles in custody and detention hearings deciding whether a juvenile will remain in custody.
For delinquency and criminal proceedings involving juveniles, the only matters that will occur prior June 1, 2020, are juveniles in custody and detention hearings that determine if a juvenile is held in custody while the case is pending.
Page 2 | Delinquency and criminal proceedings involving juveniles
Judges will hear child abuse or neglect cases seeking state protective custody and emergency motions alleging abuse of children in foster care.
Judges will hear cases of child abuse or neglect in which the state seeks protective custody of a child, and judges will hear emergency motions in which children are allegedly abused in foster care.
Page 2 | Civil matters
For the period of time prior to June 1, 2020, all civil matters not deemed an emergency are postponed to a future date. Emergency requests in civil matters will be permitted if allowed by the presiding judge.
For the period of time prior to June 1, 2020, all civil matters not deemed an emergency are postponed to a future date. Emergency requests in civil matters will be permitted if allowed by the presiding judge.
Page 2 | Civil matters
The listed criminal and traffic proceedings in the specified courtrooms are rescheduled to the new court dates shown; Statutory Summary Suspension hearings remain on their originally scheduled dates.
## COURT SCHEDULE, EXHIBIT A* | CURRENT COURT DATE: | NEW COURT DATE: | | --- | --- | | Monday, March 23, 2020 | Monday, May 18, 2020 | | Tuesday, March 24, 2020 | Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | | Wednesday, March 25, 2020 | Wednesday, May 20, 2020 | | Thursday, March 26, 2020 | Thursday, June 04, 2020 | | Friday, March 27, 2020 | Friday, June 05, 2020 | | | | | | | | Monday, March 30, 2020 | Monday, June 1, 2020** | | Tuesday, March 31, 2020 | Tuesday, June 09, 2020 | | Wednesday, April 01, 2020 | Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | | Thursday, April 02, 2020 | Thursday June 4, 2020 | | Friday, April 03, 2020 | Friday June 5, 2020 | | | | | | | | Monday, April 06, 2020 | Monday, June 1, 2020 | | Tuesday, April 07, 2020 | Tuesday, June 02, 2020 | | Wednesday, April 08, 2020 | Wednesday, June 03, 2020 | | Thursday, April 09, 2020 | Thursday, June 04, 2020 | | Friday, April 10, 2020 | Friday, June 05, 2020 | | | | | | | | Monday, April 13, 2020 | Monday, June 08, 2020 | | Tuesday, April 14, 2020 | Tuesday, June 09, 2020 | | Wednesday, April 15, 2020 | Wednesday, June 10, 2020 | | Thursday, April 16, 2020 | Thursday, June 11, 2020 | | Friday, April 17, 2020 | Friday, June 12, 2020 | | | | | | | | Monday, April 20, 2020 | Monday, June 15, 2020 | | Tuesday, April 21, 2020 | Tuesday, June 16, 2020 | | Wednesday, April 22, 2020 | Wednesday, June 17, 2020 | | Thursday, April 23, 2020 | Thursday, June 18, 2020 | | Friday, April 24, 2020 | Friday, June 19, 2020 | | | | *This schedule applies to all criminal and traffic proceedings pending in Courtrooms 109, 200, 300 and 309 of the Kankakee County Courthouse. Statutory Summary Suspension hearings are not continued pursuant to this schedule and will proceed on their originally scheduled court date. ** May 25, 2020, is a court holiday.
Page 4 | Court Schedule, Exhibit A
Statutory Summary Suspension hearings are excluded from the schedule continuances and remain on their original court dates.
Statutory Summary Suspension hearings are not continued pursuant to this schedule and will proceed on their originally scheduled court date.
Page 5 | Court Schedule, Exhibit B
Exhibit B reschedules the listed criminal and traffic proceedings in Courtrooms 109, 200, 300, and 309 from their current dates to the corresponding dates shown.
COURT SCHEDULE, EXHIBIT B* | | | | --- | --- | --- | | CURRENT COURT DATE: | | NEW COURT DATE: | | Monday, April 27, 2020 | —————> | Monday, July 06, 2020 | | Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | —————> | Tuesday, July 07, 2020 | | Wednesday April 29, 2020 | —————> | Wednesday, July 08, 2020 | | Thursday, April 30, 2020 | —————> | Thursday, July 09, 2020 | | Friday, May 1, 2020 | —————> | Friday, July 10, 2020 | | | | | | | | | | Monday, May 4, 2020 | —————> | Monday, July 13, 2020 | | Tuesday, May 05, 2020 | —————> | Tuesday, July 14, 2020 | | Wednesday, May 06, 2020 | —————> | Wednesday, July 15, 2020 | | Thursday, May 07, 2020 | —————> | Thursday, July 16, 2020 | | Friday, May 08, 2020 | —————> | Friday, July 17, 2020 | | | | | | | | | | Monday, May 11, 2020 | —————> | Monday, July 20, 2020 | | Tuesday, May 12, 2020 | —————> | Tuesday, July 21, 2020 | | Wednesday, May 13, 2020 | —————> | Wednesday, July 22, 2020 | | Thursday, May 14, 2020 | —————> | Thursday, July 23, 2020 | | Friday, May 15, 2020 | —————> | Friday, July 24, 2020 | | | | | | | | | | *This schedule applies to all criminal and traffic proceedings pending in Courtrooms 109, 200, 300 and 309 of the Kankakee County Courthouse.
Page 5 | Court Schedule, Exhibit B
Exhibit C reschedules the listed criminal and traffic proceedings in Courtrooms 109, 200, 300, and 309 to the corresponding dates shown; the May 25 entry displays no new date.
COURT SCHEDULE, EXHIBIT C* | | | | --- | --- | --- | | CURRENT COURT DATE: | | NEW COURT DATE: | | Monday, May 18, 2020 | ————— ▶ | Monday, July 06, 2020 | | Tuesday, May 19, 2020 | ————— ▶ | Tuesday, July 28, 2020 | | Wednesday May 20, 2020 | ————— ▶ | Wednesday, July 29, 2020 | | Thursday, May 21, 2020 | ————— ▶ | Thursday, July 30, 2020 | | Friday, May 22, 2020 | ————— ▶ | Friday, July 31, 2020 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Monday, May 25, 2020 | ————— ▶ | XXXXXXXXXX | | Tuesday, May 26, 2020 | ————— ▶ | Tuesday, August 04, 2020 | | Wednesday, May 27, 2020 | ————— ▶ | Wednesday, August 05, 2020 | | Thursday, May 28, 2020 | ————— ▶ | Thursday, August 06, 2020 | | Friday, May 29, 2020 | ————— ▶ | Friday, August 07, 2020 | | | | | | | | | | *This schedule applies to all criminal and traffic proceedings pending in Courtrooms 109, 200, 300 and 309 of the Kankakee County Courthouse.
Page 6 | Court Schedule, Exhibit C
Motions to continue must comply with the cited Illinois Supreme Court Rule and civil or criminal procedure statutes.
I. Compliance. Motions to continue shall comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 231, 735 ILCS 5/2-1007 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, and 735 ILCS 5/114-4 of the Illinois Code of Criminal Procedure.
Page 24 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
The mediation must be adjourned if safety concerns arise.
If safety concerns arise, the mediation shall be adjourned.
Page 36 | RULE 7.5 MEDIATION SAFEGUARDS
An order granting an extension must set a definite date for accounting.
If extension is granted, the order shall set a definite date for accounting.
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING — C. Extension Of Time
Mediation must be completed within four weeks of the first conference unless extended by court order or party stipulation.
Mediation shall be completed within 4-weeks of the 1st mediation conference unless extended by court order or stipulated by the parties.
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Criminal and traffic proceedings scheduled from November 9 through December 31, 2020, are continued, except Statutory Summary Suspension hearings, which proceed as scheduled.
All criminal and traffic proceedings that are scheduled to be called for any purpose between November 9, 2020 and December 31, 2020, are hereby continued, except in the case of Statutory Summary Suspension hearings which shall proceed as scheduled;
Page 1 | ADULT CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC PROCEEDINGS
Continued criminal and traffic trials and proceedings are reset to the date on the attached Court Schedule, while keeping their scheduled time.
All criminal and traffic trials and proceedings continued pursuant to paras. 1 and 2 above are reset to the date specified on the Court Schedule, attached hereto as Exh. A. The scheduled time shall not change, i.e., a case previously scheduled to be called at 9:30 am will remain at 9:30 am on its new date.
Page 1 | ADULT CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC PROCEEDINGS
Criminal and traffic jury and bench trials scheduled from November 9 through December 31, 2020, are continued, and the delay is not attributable to either party for speedy-trial purposes.
All criminal and traffic trials (both jury and bench) that are scheduled to commence between November 9, 2020 and December 31, 2020 are hereby continued by Order of the Chief Judge. Pursuant to IL Supreme Court Order M. R. 30370, any delay shall not be attributable to either the State or the Defendant for purposes of 725 ILCS 5/103-5;
Page 1 | ADULT CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC PROCEEDINGS
Juvenile delinquency proceedings other than trials of detained juveniles scheduled from November 9 through December 31, 2020, are continued, except detention or release petitions, which proceed as the Court schedules.
All juvenile court delinquency proceedings that are scheduled to be called for any purpose other than trial of a detained juvenile between November 9, 2020 and December 31, 2020, are hereby continued, except in the case of a petition seeking detention or release of a minor which shall proceed as the Court may schedule;
Page 1 | JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS
Juvenile delinquency trials for detained minors scheduled from November 9 through December 30, 2020, proceed as scheduled.
All juvenile court delinquency trials for a detained minor that are scheduled to commence between November 9, 2020 and December 30, 2020, shall proceed as scheduled.
Page 1 | JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS
Continued criminal and traffic matters retain the same purpose on the rescheduled date as originally scheduled.
All continued criminal and traffic trials and proceedings shall be continued for the same purpose as originally scheduled, i.e., matters set for trial remain set for trial on the rescheduled court date; matters set to hearing remain set for hearing, status for status, etc;
Page 1 | ADULT CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC PROCEEDINGS
Continued juvenile proceedings are reset to a date determined by the Court, while keeping their scheduled time.
All juvenile court proceedings continued pursuant to paras. 9 and 10 above will be reset to a date determined by the Court. The scheduled time shall not change, i.e., a case previously scheduled to be called at 9:30 am will remain at 9:30 am on its new date.
Page 2 | JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS
Juvenile abuse and neglect proceedings scheduled from November 9 through December 31, 2020, are continued, except shelter care, renewal, and emergency-motion hearings, which proceed as the Court may schedule.
All juvenile court abuse & neglect proceedings that are scheduled to be called for any purpose between November 9, 2020 and December 31, 2020, are hereby continued, except in the case of shelter care hearings, renewal hearings or a hearing on any emergency motion which shall proceed as the Court may schedule;
Page 2 | JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS
The listed court dates for criminal and traffic proceedings in Courtrooms 109, 200, 300, and 309 are continued to their corresponding new dates in the schedule.
## COURT SCHEDULE 11/9/20 - 12/31/20 | CURRENT COURT DATE | NEW COURT DATE: | | --- | --- | | Monday, November 9, 2020 | Monday, February 8, 2021 | | Tuesday, November 10, 2020 | Tuesday, February 9, 2021 | | Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | Wednesday, February 10, 2021 | | Thursday, November 12, 2020 | Thursday, February 11, 2021 | | Friday, November 13, 2020 | Friday, February 19, 2021 | | | | | Monday, November 16, 2020 | Monday, February 1, 2021 | | Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | Tuesday, February 2, 2021 | | Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | Wednesday, February 3, 2021 | | Thursday, November 19, 2020 | Thursday, February 4, 2021 | | Friday, November 20, 2020 | Friday, February 5, 2021 | | | | | Monday, November 23, 2020 | Thursday, February 18, 2021 | | Tuesday, November 24, 2020 | Tuesday, February 16, 2021 | | Wednesday, November 25, 2020 | Wednesday, February 17, 2021 | | | | | Monday, November 30, 2020 | Monday, March 1, 2021 | | Tuesday, December 1, 2020 | Tuesday, March 2, 2021 | | Wednesday, December 2, 2020 | Wednesday, March 3, 2021 | | Thursday, December 3, 2020 | Thursday, March 4, 2021 | | Friday, December 4, 2020 | Friday, March 5, 2021 | | | | | Monday, December 7, 2020 | Monday, February 22, 2021 | | Tuesday, December 8, 2020 | Tuesday, February 23, 2021 | | Wednesday, December 9, 2020 | Wednesday, February 24, 2021 | | Thursday, December 10, 2020 | Thursday, February 25, 2021 | | Friday, December 11, 2020 | Friday, February 26, 2021 | | | | | Monday, December 14, 2020 | Monday, March 8, 2021 | | Tuesday, December 15, 2020 | Tuesday, March 9, 2021 | | Wednesday, December 16, 2020 | Wednesday, March 10, 2021 | | Thursday, December 17, 2020 | Thursday, March 11, 2021 | | Friday, December 18, 2020 | Friday, March 12, 2021 | | | | | Monday, December 21, 2020 | Monday, March 15, 2021 | | Tuesday, December 22, 2020 | Tuesday, March 16, 2021 | | Wednesday, December 23, 2020 | Wednesday, March 17, 2021 | | Thursday, December 24, 2020 | —————► | Thursday, March 18, 2021 | | Monday, December 28, 2020 | —————► | Monday, March 22, 2021 | | Tuesday, December 29, 2020 | —————► | Tuesday, March 23, 2021 | | Wednesday, December 30, 2020 | —————► | Wednesday, March 24, 2021 | | Thursday, December 31, 2020 | —————► | Thursday, March 25, 2021 | This schedule applies to all criminal and traffic proceedings pending in Courtrooms 109, 200, 300 and 309 of the Kankakee County Courthouse.
Page 3 | COURT SCHEDULE 11/9/20 - 12/31/20
Statutory Summary Suspension hearings and Preliminary Hearings are excluded from the schedule’s continuances and proceed on their original dates.
Statutory Summary Suspension hearings and Preliminary Hearings are not continued pursuant to this schedule and will proceed on their originally scheduled date.
Page 4 | COURT SCHEDULE 11/9/20 - 12/31/20
Circuit and Associate Judges are authorized to continue criminal and juvenile cases, with continuances excluded from speedy-trial computations and the specified statutory time restrictions tolled until further order of the Illinois Supreme Court.
It is hereby ordered that all Circuit and Associate Judges in the 21st Judicial Circuit are authorized to continue criminal and juvenile cases. Pursuant to amended Illinois Supreme Court Order M.R. 30370, such continuances serve the ends of justice and outweigh the best interests of the public and defendants in a speedy trial. Therefore, such continuances shall be excluded from speedy trial computations contained in section 103-5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (725 ILCS 5/103-5 (West 2018) and section 5-601 of the Illinois Juvenile Court Act (705 ILCS 405/5-601 (West 2018))). Statutory time restrictions in section 103-5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 and section 5-601 of the Juvenile Court Act shall be tolled until further order of the Illinois Supreme Court.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2020-20
When distancing or facility limitations prevent a trial from proceeding safely, the judge must find that those limitations necessitated the delay and make a record of that finding.
This provision also applies when a trial is delayed when the Court determines proper distancing and facilities limitations prevent the trial from proceeding safely. The judge in the case must find that such limitations necessitated the delay and shall make a record thereof.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2020-20
For purposes of section 103-5, delay caused by this emergency continuance order is not attributable to either the State or the defendant.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED in the case of criminal proceedings, any delay resulting from this emergency continuance order shall not be attributable to either the State or the defendant for purposes of section 103-5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (725 ILCS 5/103-5 (West 2018).
Page 3 | Administrative Order 2020-17
Trial continuances may be further extended as provided in Supreme Court Order M.R. 30370.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, pursuant to the authority granted to Chief Judges in Supreme Court Oder M.R. 30370, trial continuances may be further extended as stated in Order M.R. 30370.
Page 3 | Administrative Order 2020-17
Continuances in civil and criminal cases are granted only by a judge, at the judge’s discretion when justice requires; the Circuit Clerk cannot grant one.
H. Continuances. The Court’s policy is to hear matters when they are scheduled. Continuances in civil and criminal cases are granted at the discretion of the judge presiding when justice requires. Only a judge can grant a continuance. The Circuit Clerk cannot continue a case.
Page 24 | SECTION 3: MOTION PRACTICE
An extension petition may be heard without notice if the record supports any of the three stated grounds.
The petition may be heard without notice if: 1. The record supports an annual accounting is not necessary; 2. The record supports any reason that is not the fault of petitioner; or 3. The record supports other good cause.
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING — C. Extension Of Time
An attorney's or personal representative's lack of sufficient time is not sufficient cause for an extension.
Lack of sufficient time on the part of the attorney and/or personal representative shall not be sufficient cause for extension.
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING — C. Extension Of Time
At the extension hearing, the court must consider evidence presented by the petitioner and any person interested in estate administration.
The court shall consider evidence presented at the hearing by the petitioner and by any person interested in the administration of the estate.
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING — C. Extension Of Time
Mediation continues while an interim or emergency motion is pending unless the court orders otherwise or the mediator adjourns it pending disposition.
Mediation shall continue while such motion is pending unless the court otherwise orders or the mediator adjourns mediation pending disposition of the motion.
Page 53 | D. Interim Emergency Relief
The mediator may adjourn mediation at any time and set a time to reconvene; parties present at the adjourned conference need no further notice.
The mediator may adjourn the mediation at any time and may set times for reconvening mediation. No further notice is required for parties present at the adjourned conference.
Page 54 | F. Adjournment
Chambers Communication Rules
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must email the appropriate judge's clerk to reschedule their 9:00 a.m. court dates.
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must contact the appropriate judge's clerk via email to reschedule their 9:00 a.m. court dates which will be held using Zoom.
Page 1 | REMOTE 9:00 A.M. APPEARANCES IN CIVIL MATTERS
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide their email addresses and phone numbers to the circuit clerk and keep that information current.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide the circuit clerk with e-mail address(es) and phone number(s) and shall update this information to keep it current.
Page 1 | REMOTE 9:00 A.M. APPEARANCES IN CIVIL MATTERS
For rescheduling 9:00 a.m. cases, contact Judge Kramer's clerk, Jeanna, at jcross@k3county.net.
Please contact the appropriate judge's clerk via e-mail to reschedule your 9:00 a.m. cases via Zoom: Judge Kramer - Jeanna - jcross@k3county.net Judge Sliwinski - Troy - tschultz@k3county.net Judge Gerts - Amie - acorzine@k3county.net
Page 2 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Mail an accommodation request to the Court Disability Coordinator for the county where the request is made.
The request shall be mailed to the Court Disability Coordinator for the county wherein the request is being made.
Page 3 | V. Request for Accommodations
Accommodation requests must be mailed to the Court Disability Coordinator for the county where the request is made.
The request shall be mailed to the Court Disability Coordinator for the county wherein the request is being made.
Page 3 | V. Request for Accommodations
Parties should update their current address with both their attorney and the Circuit Clerk’s Office so they can receive future court-date notifications.
Please update your current address with your attorney AND the Circuit Clerk's Office for notification of future court dates.
Page 2 | GENERAL ORDERS
A copy of the completed accommodation request form may be emailed to the listed address.
PLEASE SEND A COPY OF THE COMPLETED FORM BY MAIL TO: Court Disability Coordinator Lori Wolf 450 E. Court Street Kankakee, IL 60901 Or e-mail to: lwolf@k3county.net
Page 5 | REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
A copy of the completed grievance form may be emailed to the listed address.
PLEASE SEND A COPY OF THE COMPLETED FORM BY MAIL TO: Court Disability Coordinator Lori Wolf 450 E. Court Street Kankakee, IL 60901 Or e-mail to: lwolf@pslegal.org
Page 6 | AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES GRIEVANCE FORM
A grievance complaint may be mailed or emailed to the attention of the CDC.
The complaint may be mailed or e-mailed to the attention of the CDC.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
An appeal may be sent by mail or email to the Chief Judge, c/o Court Disability Coordinator, using the address provided on Exhibit D.
If the response by the CDC does not resolve the issue to the satisfaction of the grievant, the grievant may within seven (7) days of the date of the CDC’s written response, appeal the decision to the Chief Judge of the Twenty-First Judicial Circuit, c/o Court Disability Coordinator, at the mail or e-mail address provided on Exhibit D.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
For accommodation-related contact, individuals may contact the Court Disability Coordinator at the listed address or by email.
Contact the Court Disability Coordinator, Nancy Hinton, 450 E. Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 or e-mail nhinton@k3county.net
Page 4 | EXHIBIT A
For inquiries about Administrative Orders, contact the Chief Judge’s Office by telephone at (815) 935-5751.
For inquiries as to Administrative Orders Please contact the Chief Judge’s Office Trial Court Administrator: Lori Wolf Telephone: (815) 935-5751
Page 1 | Administrative Orders
For Kankakee County court-date information, contact an attorney, public defender, or the Circuit Clerk using the number and extension for the case type.
For further information on court dates for Kankakee County, contact your attorney, public defender, or Circuit Clerk at (815) 936-5700, Ext. #1 for criminal and civil cases or Ext. #2 for traffic cases.
Page 2 | Administrative Order 2020-17
For Iroquois County criminal and civil court-date information, contact an attorney, public defender, or the Circuit Clerk at the listed number.
For further information on court dates for Iroquois County, contact your attorney, public defender or Circuit Clerk at (815) 432-6950 for criminal and civil cases and please call (815) 432-6952 for traffic cases.
Page 2 | Administrative Order 2020-17
For Kankakee County court-date information, contact an attorney, public defender, or the Circuit Clerk; the clerk’s extensions differ by case type.
For information about court dates for Kankakee County, contact your attorney, public defender, or Circuit Clerk at (815) 936-5700, Ext. #1 for criminal and civil cases or Ext. #2 for traffic cases.
Court notice
Page 1 | Court dates for Kankakee County
For Iroquois County court-date information, contact an attorney, public defender, or the Circuit Clerk; the clerk’s phone numbers differ by case type.
For further information on court dates for Iroquois County, contact your attorney, public defender or Circuit Clerk at (815) 432-6950 for criminal and civil cases and please call (815) 432-6952 for traffic cases.
Court notice
Page 2 | Court dates for Iroquois County
For Iroquois County court-date information, contact the Circuit Clerk by phone using the number for the relevant case type.
For further information on court dates for Iroquois County, contact your attorney, public defender or Circuit Clerk at (815) 432-6950 for criminal and civil cases and please call (815) 432-6952 for traffic cases.
Page 2 | Courthouse Access and Court Date Information
For Kankakee County court-date information, contact the Circuit Clerk by phone using the extension for the relevant case type.
For further information on court dates for Kankakee County, contact your attorney, public defender, or Circuit Clerk at (815) 936-5700, Ext. # 1 for criminal and civil cases or Ext. #2 for traffic cases.
Page 2 | Courthouse Access and Court Date Information
For court-date information, parties may contact their attorney, public defender, or the Circuit Clerk by phone at the listed number and extension.
For further information on court dates for Kankakee County, contact your attorney, public defender or the Circuit Clerk at (815) 936-5700, Ext #1 for criminal and civil cases or Ext # 2 for traffic cases.
Page 2 | GENERAL ORDERS
A grievance complaint may be mailed or emailed to the CDC.
The complaint may be mailed or e-mailed to the attention of the CDC.
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
For accommodation assistance, contact the Court Disability Coordinator at the listed address or email address.
Contact the Court Disability Coordinator, Lori Wolf, 450 E. Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 or e-mail lwolf@k3county.net
Page 4 | NOTICE OF ACCOMMODATION AVAILABILITY
The notice provides the Court Disability Coordinator’s mailing address and email address for accommodation-related contact.
Contact the Court Disability Coordinator, Nancy Hinton, 450 E. Court Street, Kankakee, IL 60901 or e-mail nhinton@k3county.net
Page 4 | Exhibit A: Notice of Accommodation Availability