Circuit Court of Johnson County, Illinois (1st Judicial Circuit) Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

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There is no oral argument on a motion unless the court orders it.

There will be no oral arguments unless ordered by the court.

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A non-evidentiary pre-trial or post-trial motion in a civil case is set for oral argument only when authorized by the presiding judge.

Non-evidentiary pre-trial and post-trial motions in civil cases will only be set for oral argument when authorized by the judge presiding.

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A motion involving a request to present testimony or other evidence may then be set for hearing.

The matter may then be set for hearing.

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A party’s failure to appear in person or by written brief in connection with a motion is not, by itself, grounds for ruling against that party.

Failure of a party to appear in person or by written brief in connection with any motion will not of itself constitute grounds for ruling against the party.

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Ex parte or emergency motions, and motions made under stipulations for agreed orders, may be presented without a setting.

Ex parte or emergency motions and motions in accordance with stipulations for agreed orders may be presented without a setting.