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Judge Steven M. J. Bost

Judge • Circuit Court of Jackson County, Illinois (1st Judicial Circuit)

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Technical Issues

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Circuit Court of Jackson County, Illinois (1st Judicial Circuit) publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 131 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Pleading

    Pleadings in mortgage foreclosure sales must accurately state that the Williamson County Circuit Clerk will conduct the sale.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    Attorney-submitted proposed orders must list the submitting attorney’s or law firm’s name, address, phone number, and attorney registration number at the bottom left of the last page.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    A proposed order under Local Rule 1.12 may be presented only after the Court rules and directs a party to submit it, or after an agreement is read on the record and approved by the Court.

Filing Timing

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  • Motions in limine must be filed 7 days before the final pretrial.

  • The statement of the case and witness list must be filed before the final pretrial.

  • The proponent must file evidence depositions and exhibits at least 14 days before the final pretrial.

Adjournments

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  • Continuances under the order are excluded from the specified speedy-trial computations.

  • The specified statutory time restrictions are tolled until further order of the Court.

  • The judge assigned to a criminal or civil case decides whether to continue the trial.

E-Filing

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  • Applies to
    Statement of case and witness list

    The statement of the case and witness list must be e-filed before the final pretrial.

  • Applies to
    Evidence depositions and exhibits

    Evidence depositions and exhibits must be submitted electronically through the Court's e-file system.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    Counsel and self-represented litigants must submit proposed orders through Odyssey at least three days before a hearing or bring paper copies to the hearing.

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