21st Judicial Circuit Court, Iroquois County, Illinois Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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;

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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.

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Deadline

24 hours

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;

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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An executor or administrator must present an account at other times ordered by the court.

At such other times the court orders.

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An executor or administrator must present an account annually after the date of the first account.

Annually after the date of the first account;

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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.

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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.

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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;

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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.

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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.

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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;

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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.

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A guardian must present an account within 30 days after the office terminates.

Within 30-days after the termination of their office; and

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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;

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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.

INFO

If the CDC or designee considers a meeting helpful, they may meet with the grievant in person or by telephone within 7 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.

INFO

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.