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

CRITICAL

In small claims cases, the court must continue a case to an early date if either party is not ready, and may not grant further continuances without good cause.

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

WARNING

Mediation must be completed within 60 days of assignment unless good cause is shown, and either party may petition for additional time if it is not completed within that period.

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

WARNING

In small claims cases, an unready case must be continued to an early date, and additional continuances require good cause.

In all small claims cases, as defined in Supreme Court Rule 281, the court shall proceed as follows: A. Trial. If both parties are present and cannot reach a settlement, the case shall be tried if both parties are ready. If either party is not ready for trial, the court shall continue the case to an early date. Additional continuances shall not be granted without good cause shown.

WARNING

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

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