21st Judicial Circuit Court, Kankakee County, Illinois
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Mediator Final Report
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- In criminal proceedings, delay resulting from this emergency continuance order is not attributable to either the State or the defendant for purposes of section 103-5.
- Trial continuances may be further extended as provided in Supreme Court Order M.R. 30370.
- Exhibit A reschedules the listed criminal and traffic proceedings in Courtrooms 109, 200, 300, and 309; Statutory Summary Suspension hearings remain on their originally scheduled dates.
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Document Format Requirements28 rules
Documents must comply with the listed laws, rules, and standards and may be rejected for noncompliance; noncompliant documents filed by pro se parties must be reviewed for acceptance before the Clerk rejects them.
Formatting
- •Documents that do not comply with these formats may be rejected
Court's wording
E. Rejected Documents. 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. 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.
G. Signatures. All E-filed signatures shall comply with the Illinois Supreme Court “Electronic Signature Standards” and 5 ILCS 175/1 et seq.
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.
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.
The maximum file size for an envelope e-filed through eFileIL to the Supreme Court and Appellate Court Districts is 150mb.
The maximum file size for a document e-filed through eFileIL is 25mb., with a maximum envelope size of 50mb.
Formatting
- •Maximum envelope size is 50mb
Embedded audio or video files in PDF document are not allowed.
- File type
E-filed documents cannot contain any security or encryption.
Documents with different case numbers must be filed in separate transactions / envelopes.
Multiple documents within a single transaction/envelope, combined into a single PDF shall not be accepted. All documents must be submitted as an individual PDF.
- File type
The court may direct parties to identify expected exhibits using the designations it specifies.
Court's wording
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.
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.
A typewritten transcription of the will
A typewritten translated transcription of the will in English
- Translated will transcription
Formatting
- •The translated transcription must be typewritten
The specified warning in the hearing notice must be formatted 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.”
PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION
Formatting
- •Print all information
PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION
Formatting
- •Print all information
PLEASE PRINT ALL INFORMATION
When possible, the following parameters apply to e-filed documents submitted through eFileIL: b. Minimum 300 dpi (dots per inch), Maximum 600 dpi – scanned in black / white mode.
Hyperlinks to external material contained within an e-filed document are for convenience purposes only and the hyperlinked material is not considered a part of the filing.
When possible, the following parameters apply to e-filed documents submitted through eFileIL: f. A one-inch page margin on all sides (top, bottom, right and left sides).
- Margins
- 1 inch
When possible, an OCR PDF should be created directly from the program that created the document, not from a scanned image.
- File type
Court's wording
When possible, the following parameters apply to e-filed documents submitted through eFileIL: g. The OCR PDF document should be created directly from the program creating that document, rather than from a scanned image of the document.
When possible, the following parameters apply to e-filed documents submitted through eFileIL: e. First page, top margin of each e-filed document should be two inches.
When possible, the following parameters apply to e-filed documents submitted through eFileIL: c. Page Size: 8½ x 11 inches.
- Paper size
- Letter
When possible, the following parameters apply to e-filed documents submitted through eFileIL: d. 12 pt. font
- Font size
- 12 points
When possible, the following parameters apply to e-filed documents submitted through eFileIL: a. Optical Character Recognition (OCR) PDF.
- File type
Formatting
- •The PDF should include Optical Character Recognition (OCR), when possible
If the graphic or photograph is in color, it shall be filed in color, if possible.
Document Filing Requirements83 rules
Attorneys shall submit a proposed Order through e-mail to the appropriate Judge's clerk, or via mail.
A receipt shall be filed with the Clerk by the party removing the files, documents, or exhibits.
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."
The title of a motion shall indicate the relief sought and cite the statutory section or cite the authority for the relief sought.
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
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;
Notices shall be filed pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11, Illinois statutory provisions, and the 21st Judicial Circuit Court Uniform Rules of Practice.
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 3 pay stubs, last 2 filed federal tax returns with W-2s, 1099s and attachments, and a described, page-counted list of other supporting documents.
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).
Parties shall submit a written Judgment Order in court or within 30-days of any uncontested prove up hearing.
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. No hearing date shall be set until updated or supplemented Financial Affidavits are filed unless otherwise ordered by the court.
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 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.
The parties shall provide the court with a Parenting Plan if there is an agreement.
An attorney shall complete a notarized and sworn application and meet the minimum requirements of the 21st Judicial Circuit to be on the list.
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.
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.
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.
A certification by a qualified translator certifying the translated transcription is true and correct.
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.
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
When a will is handwritten, the petitioner shall file as part of the Petition for Probate: 1. A typewritten transcription of the will
A petition to use a ward's estate for support, comfort, or education must state the estate's present value, the ward's available annual income, the expenditure's purpose, and all specified payments or assistance received.
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.
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.
A petition to withdraw ward funds must be presented in person by one of the listed persons 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.
Within 30-days after the withdrawal order, petitioner shall file receipts for all sums expended unless the court otherwise orders.
If extension is granted, the order shall set a definite date for accounting.
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
A petition for leave to settle the specified personal-injury or wrongful-death claims must include a written attorney certification with the stated opinion.
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 specified 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.”
The attorney shall file an affidavit certifying the reasonableness, necessity, and propriety of any expense reimbursement beyond the attorney fee.
A petition to settle for a minor child or disabled adult must include an attending physician’s statement or supporting medical records describing the injury and current condition.
Court's wording
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.
Only the listed forms of proof of insurance are accepted over the counter, including specified originals, copies sent directly by an insurer or agent, and electronic proof received directly from them.
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.
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.
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.
- Document
- Case summary
Must include
- •Statement of facts
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.
The petition must explain how the respondent’s access to firearms poses an immediate and present danger of injury.
Court's wording
Stage 1: Law enforcement or family/household member fills out a petition explaining how the respondent’s access to firearms poses an immediate and present danger of causing injury to themselves or others.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Wills cannot be filed electronically.
WILL (WI) **Wills CANNOT be filed electronically
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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 COURT FILES, FILING, & 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 COURT FILES, FILING, & E-FILING
Documents must be electronically filed with the Circuit Clerk through a Supreme Court of Illinois-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 COURT FILES, FILING, & E-FILING
Motions must be e-filed with the Circuit Clerk at least three days before presentment, except for 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
Graphics and photographs larger than 8½ by 11 inches may not be e-filed.
Graphics or photographs larger than 8 ½ x 11 inches shall not be e-filed
Page 2 | Photographs or Graphics
Civil lawsuits may be filed in person or electronically.
Civil lawsuits may still be filed in person or via electronic filing.
Page 2 | Administrative Order 2020-17
A defendant may e-file an answer, motion, or other pleading after service of summons.
1. E-File an answer, motion, or other pleading.
Page 25 | SECTION 5: SMALL CLAIMS; RULE 5.1 PROCEDURE
Photographs and graphics may be e-filed.
Photographs or graphics shall be permitted to be e-filed.
Page 2 | Photographs or Graphics
Civil lawsuits may be filed in person or electronically.
Civil lawsuits may still be filed in person or via electronic filing.
Page 2 | Administrative Order 2020-15
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A plaintiff must file a small-claims jury demand when commencing the action, while a defendant must file it no later than the date the defendant is required to appear.
A small claim shall be tried by the court unless a jury demand is filed by the plaintiff at the time the action is commenced or by the defendant not later than the date he is required to appear.
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — JURY DEMAND
Anyone possessing a testator's will must file it with the proper county clerk immediately upon the testator's death.
Immediately upon the death of the testator any person who has the testator's will in his possession shall file it with the clerk of the court of the proper county
Page 3 | WILL (WI) — 755 ILCS 5/6-1
Motions must be filed at least three days before presentment, except for 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
Proof of service for the notice and order following an allowed motion heard without prior notice must be filed with the Clerk 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.
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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 a scheduled trial date unless the Court grants leave for good cause.
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 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 | SECTION 5: SMALL CLAIMS; RULE 5.1 PROCEDURE
Updated or supplemented Financial Affidavits must be filed before any subsequent hearing involving financial matters, and no hearing date may be set before filing unless the court orders otherwise.
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. 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, F. Updated Financial Affidavits
A written Judgment Order must be submitted in court or within 30 days of 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, D. Uncontested Proceedings
Motions must be noticed with the court within 60 days of filing; the court may deem a late 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 | G. Motions & Case Management
The Judgment Order must be submitted at the prove-up or within 30 days afterward.
The Judgment Order shall be submitted at or within 30-days after prove-up.
Page 30 | J. Judgment Orders Uncontested
The case must be set for presentation of the Judgment Order within 30 days after the party responsible for preparing it is designated.
The case shall be set for Presentation of the Judgment Order within 30-days of such designation.
Page 30 | I. Judgment Order Contested
The mediator must file the Interim or Final Report within 10 days of 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 F. Reporting
The judgment order or agreed order must be presented within 30 days of 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
Receipts for all sums expended are due 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
Executors and administrators must present accounts annually after the date of the first account.
2. Annually after the date of the first account;
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING
Guardians must present an account within 30 days after their office terminates.
3. Within 30-days after the termination of their office; and
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING
Guardians must present the account and required evidence within 30 days after the 12-month period following issuance of Letters of Office expires.
1. Within 30-days after the expiration of 12-months after the issuance of Letters of Office;
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING
Executors and administrators must present the account and disbursement evidence within 60 days after the 12-month period following issuance of Letters of Office expires.
1. Within 60-days after the expiration of 12-months after the issuance of Letters of Office;
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Executors and administrators must present accounts at any other times ordered by the court.
3. At such other times the court orders.
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING
Guardians must present accounts at any other times ordered by the court.
4. At such other times the court orders.
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING
The account must be presented within 60 days after the notice is mailed; otherwise, the clerk must issue a citation requiring the attorney or personal representative to account or appear and show cause.
2. 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 in an accessible format where appropriate, within seven days after receiving an accommodation request.
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
A grievance must be filed within seven days after the person becomes aware of the alleged 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 in writing to the Chief Judge within seven days of the 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
If there is no meeting, the CDC must respond within fourteen days after receiving the complaint.
within fourteen (14) days after receipt of the complaint if there is not meeting
Page 3 | VI. Grievance Procedure
The Chief Judge must provide a written final resolution within fourteen 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
After a grievance meeting, the CDC must respond within seven days.
Within seven (7) days after the meeting
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
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Court-date notices are available only electronically, and case participants must obtain their dates through JUDICI.COM; notices will not be 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. 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 must serve jury summonses at least 30 days before service begins; prepaid U.S. Mail to the address in Jury Commission records is permitted.
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(C) Jury Summons
Proof of service of the Notice of Hearing must be made part of the record.
Proof of Service of the Notice shall be made of record.
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Notice by facsimile is prohibited.
Notice by facsimile is not allowed under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11.
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The party requesting a hearing must file and serve a Notice of Hearing on the specified parties or attorneys, and the notice must conform to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11.
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. Notice shall conform to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11.
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If a motion is allowed after being heard without prior notice, the written Notice of Hearing and order must be served on parties not in default, and proof of service must be filed with the Clerk 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.
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Notice of a hearing must be made at least 72 hours before the hearing.
Notice shall be made at least 72-hours prior to the hearing.
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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
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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.
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The motion, exhibits, and attachments must be served with the Notice of Hearing, unless the notice states they were previously served.
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.
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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, B. Financial Affidavits & Discovery
If a Pretrial Memorandum is required at the judge’s discretion, the parties must serve it on the other parties at least 3 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 propound discovery until the requesting party has served 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, B. Financial Affidavits & Discovery
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 | L. Notice Post-Judgment
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 | L. Notice Post-Judgment
A copy of the proposed Judgment Order must be served on the other party at least 7 days before the 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 | I. Judgment Order Contested
For an extension sought for any other reason, the petition must be set for 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
Unless notice is waived, a hearing notice for an account intended to be binding must be given to the ward, certain claimants, and other persons entitled to notice when the account is that of a guardian or guardian to collect.
E. Notice. 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: 1. On an account of a guardian or guardian to collect: to the ward, to each claimant whose claim is filed and remains undetermined or unpaid, and to other persons entitled to notice.
Page 45 | Section 8: Probate
2. Notice to all other persons entitled to notice shall be: a. 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.
2. Notice to all other persons entitled to notice shall be: a. 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 | Section 8: Probate
When a citation is issued, the clerk must mail the Notice of Citation Proceeding and Return Date to everyone interested in the estate administration, 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 | Section 8: Probate
The clerk must mail notice that an account is due to the attorneys and/or personal representative of record.
1. The clerk shall mail notice the account is due to the attorneys and/or personal representative of record.
Page 45 | Section 8: Probate
For a represented ward or claimant covered by the guardian-account notice provision, notice must be mailed to the attorney of record at least 14 days before the hearing.
If represented by counsel, Notice shall be mailed to the attorney of record at least 14-days prior to the hearing date.
Page 45 | Section 8: Probate
If the person's name or postal or email address is unknown, notice must be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the hearing 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 | Section 8: Probate
For a person whose postal address is outside the United States or Canada, notice must be sent by both mail and email 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 | Section 8: Probate
In a residential eviction case, the 1st Notice 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 petitioner must make an effort to notify an intimate partner who is a target of the respondent.
the petitioner must make an effort to notify an intimate partner of the respondent if they are a target of the respondent.
Civil cases
Page 1 | HOW DOES A FIREARMS RESTRAINING ORDER WORK?
The presiding judge may, in their discretion, hear emergency and allowable ex parte motions without notice.
Emergency motions and allowable ex parte motions may be heard without notice at the discretion of the judge presiding.
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At this stage, the petitioner generally does not have to notify the respondent.
Generally the petitioner does not have to notify the respondent yet
Civil cases
Page 1 | HOW DOES A FIREARMS RESTRAINING ORDER WORK?
Filing Fees and Waivers
A new small claims case from $2,500.01 to $10,000 costs $256 to file.
SC – SMALL CLAIMS ($2500.01 TO $10K) $256
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — NEW CASE FILING
The appearance or answer fee is $181 when the new case filing fee is $306.
If New Case Filing Fee is $306 $181
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — APPEARANCE / ANSWER FEE
A new governmental corporation case filing costs $306.
GC - GOVERNMENTAL CORPORATION $306
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — NEW CASE FILING
The appearance or answer fee is $109 when the new case filing fee is $89.
If New Case Filing Fee is $89 $109
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — APPEARANCE / ANSWER FEE
A new law case seeking damages over $50,000 costs $306 to file.
LA – LAW (DAMAGES > $50,000) $306
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — NEW CASE FILING
A new law magistrate case for up to $15,000 costs $256 to file.
LM – LAW MAGISTRATE (Up to $15,000.00) $256
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — NEW CASE FILING
Certification of a name-change order after entry costs $6.
Certification of Name Change Order after entry $ 6.00
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — OTHER FEES
A six-person jury demand in a small claims case costs $12.50.
6 PERSON $12.50
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — JURY DEMAND
A new eviction case requesting rent costs $256 to file.
EV - EVICTION (Requesting rent) $256
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — NEW CASE FILING
A new tax case filing costs $306.
TX - TAX $306
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — NEW CASE FILING
A counterclaim, third-party claim, or cross complaint costs $75 when the new case filing fee is $256.
If New Case Filing Fee is $256 $75
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — OTHER FEES
A new eminent domain case filing costs $306.
ED - EMMINENT DOMAIN $306
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — NEW CASE FILING
A new chancery case filing costs $306.
CH - CHANCERY $306
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — NEW CASE FILING
A new law magistrate case from $15,000.01 to $50,000 costs $306 to file.
LM – LAW MAGISTRATE ($15,000.01 to $50K) $306
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — NEW CASE FILING
The appearance or answer fee is $0 when the new case filing fee is $0.
If New Case Filing Fee is $0 $0
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — APPEARANCE / ANSWER FEE
A new foreclosure case filing costs $462.
FC - FORECLOSURE $462
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — NEW CASE FILING
A jury demand in a civil case other than GR, PR, or SC costs $212.50.
CIVIL CASES (except GR, PR, & SC) $212.50
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — JURY DEMAND
A new miscellaneous remedy case other than an unemployment review costs $306 to file.
MR – MISCELLANEOUS REMEDY (All others) $306
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — NEW CASE FILING
The counterclaim, third-party claim, or cross-complaint fee is the new case filing fee minus the appearance fee, and the appearance must be filed first.
*Same as New Case Filing Fee, less Appearance Fee – Appearance MUST be filed first
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — OTHER FEES
Certified mailing costs $16.80 per mailing, comprising a $10 mailing fee and a $6.80 certified mailing charge.
Certified Mailing (Mailing Fee $10.00 + Certified Mailing/non-restricted $6.80 = $16.80) $16.80 per mailing
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — OTHER FEES
Certified mailing for administrative review or unemployment has no fee.
Certified Mailing - Administrative Review/Unemployment No Fee
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — OTHER FEES
Preparing and certifying the record for a change of venue costs $40.
Change of Venue (Fee for Preparation and Certification of Record) $ 40.00
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — OTHER FEES
A counterclaim, third-party claim, or cross complaint costs $125 when the new case filing fee is $306.
If New Case Filing Fee is $306 $125.00
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — OTHER FEES
A new small claims case from $0.01 to $2,500 costs $89 to file.
SC – SMALL CLAIMS (.01 TO $2500) $89
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — NEW CASE FILING
The appearance or answer fee is $181 when the new case filing fee is $256.
If New Case Filing Fee is $256 $181
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — APPEARANCE / ANSWER FEE
A party demanding a small-claims jury must pay $12.50 for six jurors or $25 for 12 jurors, subject to the stated $12.50 fee when another party has already paid for six jurors.
A party demanding a jury shall pay a fee of $12.50 unless he demands a jury of 12, in which case he shall pay a fee of $25, or, if another party has previously paid a fee for a jury of 6, $12.50.
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — JURY DEMAND
A new eviction case seeking possession only costs $89 to file.
EV - EVICTION (Possession Only) $89
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — NEW CASE FILING
A 12-person jury demand in a small claims case costs $25.
12 PERSON $25
Page 1 | CIVIL CASE CATEGORY — JURY DEMAND
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Each party must provide the judge a courtesy copy of their Financial Affidavit at least 7 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, B. Financial Affidavits & Discovery
A courtesy copy of the mediator report must be submitted to the Chief Judge’s Administrative Assistant or designee.
A courtesy copy of the report shall be submitted to the Administrative Assistant to the Chief Judge or designee.
Page 55 | Mediator Report
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Exhibit A reschedules the listed criminal and traffic proceedings in Courtrooms 109, 200, 300, and 309; Statutory Summary Suspension hearings remain on their originally scheduled dates.
*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.
Page 4 | COURT SCHEDULE, EXHIBIT A
The Court aims to hear matters as scheduled; a continuance may be granted only by the presiding judge, in their discretion when justice requires, and 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.
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Motions to continue must comply with the cited Illinois Supreme Court Rule and civil and criminal procedure statutes.
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.
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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
A personal representative requesting an accounting extension or less frequent accounting must file a verified petition stating the reasons for the request.
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.
Page 44 | RULE 8.5 PERIODIC ACCOUNTING
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.
Page 55 | Termination
Continuances are excluded from the specified criminal and juvenile speedy-trial computations.
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))).
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2020-20
The specified statutory time restrictions are tolled until further order of the Illinois Supreme Court.
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 and facility limitations prevent a safe trial, the judge must find that those limitations necessitated the delay and make a record of the 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
Circuit and Associate Judges in the 21st Judicial Circuit are authorized to continue criminal and juvenile cases.
It is hereby ordered that all Circuit and Associate Judges in the 21st Judicial Circuit are authorized to continue criminal and juvenile cases.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 2020-20
Continued criminal and traffic matters are reset to the date on the attached Court Schedule and retain their originally 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
Juvenile delinquency proceedings scheduled during this period, other than trials of detained juveniles, 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
Criminal and traffic trials scheduled to begin during this period are continued by court order.
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.
Page 1 | ADULT CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC PROCEEDINGS
Criminal and traffic proceedings scheduled during this period 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 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, retain their scheduled time, and have notice of the future date issued to counsel and the parties.
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. Notice of the future court date will be issued to counsel and the parties;
Page 2 | JUVENILE COURT PROCEEDINGS
Juvenile abuse and neglect proceedings scheduled during this period are continued, except shelter care hearings, renewal hearings, and emergency-motion hearings, which proceed as the Court schedules.
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 are rescheduled for criminal and traffic proceedings in Courtrooms 109, 200, 300, and 309, except Statutory Summary Suspension hearings and Preliminary Hearings, which remain on their original dates.
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 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
In criminal proceedings, delay resulting from this emergency continuance order is not attributable to either the State or the defendant for purposes of section 103-5.
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
Exhibit C’s schedule resets dates for criminal and traffic proceedings pending in Courtrooms 109, 200, 300, and 309.
*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
Mediation may be extended by court order or agreement of the parties.
Mediation may be extended by order of court or by agreement of the parties.
Page 37 | RULE 7.7 ATTENDANCE & TERMINATION
An extension petition may be heard without notice if the record supports that annual accounting is unnecessary, the reason is not the petitioner's fault, or other good cause exists.
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
An attorney's or personal representative's lack of sufficient time is not sufficient cause for an accounting 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
The mediator may adjourn mediation at any time and set a time to reconvene; parties present at the adjourned conference need no further notice.
F. Adjournment. 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
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
Chambers Communication Rules
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide the circuit clerk with email addresses and phone numbers 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
Attorneys may send the proposed order to the appropriate judge’s clerk by email or mail.
Attorneys shall submit a proposed Order through e-mail to the appropriate Judge's clerk, or via mail.
Page 1 | REMOTE 9:00 A.M. APPEARANCES IN CIVIL MATTERS
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must email the appropriate judge’s clerk to reschedule their 9:00 a.m. court dates for Zoom.
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
Participants must access and join the Zoom proceeding themselves; the Court will not contact them to join.
All participants are responsible for accessing and joining the Zoom proceeding. The Court will not contact the parties to join the proceeding.
Page 1 | REMOTE 9:00 A.M. APPEARANCES IN CIVIL MATTERS
Please contact the appropriate judge's clerk via e-mail to reschedule your 9:00 a.m. cases via Zoom: Judge Gerts - Amie - acorzine@k3county.net
Please contact the appropriate judge's clerk via e-mail to reschedule your 9:00 a.m. cases via Zoom: Judge Gerts - Amie - acorzine@k3county.net
Page 2 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
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
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
Page 2 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Please contact the appropriate judge's clerk via e-mail to reschedule your 9:00 a.m. cases via Zoom: Judge Sliwinski - Troy - tschultz@k3county.net
Please contact the appropriate judge's clerk via e-mail to reschedule your 9:00 a.m. cases via Zoom: Judge Sliwinski - Troy - tschultz@k3county.net
Page 2 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
When filing an Order of Protection petition and when appearing in court, parties must inform the Judge and Circuit Clerk of pending cases involving a party and any children named in the petition.
C. Orders of Protection. Parties shall inform the Judge and Circuit Clerk of all pending family, probate, juvenile or other cases involving any party and involving any children named in the Petition for Order Protection when filing the Petition and when appearing in court.
Page 28 | Rule 6.2 Pre-Judgment Procedures, C. Orders of Protection
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
An appeal may be mailed to the Chief Judge, c/o Court Disability Coordinator, at 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
The completed accommodation request form may be emailed to the listed address as an alternative submission method.
Or e-mail to: lwolf@k3county.net
Page 5 | Exhibit B: Request for Accommodation Under the Americans with Disabilities Act
The completed grievance form may be emailed to the listed address as an alternative submission method.
Or e-mail to: lwolf@pslegal.org
Page 6 | Exhibit C: American with Disabilities Grievance Form
The completed accommodation request form may be sent by email to nhinton@k3county.net.
Or e-mail to: nhinton@k3county.net
Page 5 | REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION UNDER THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT
The completed grievance form may be sent by email to nhinton@pslegal.org.
Or e-mail to: nhinton@pslegal.org
Page 6 | AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES GRIEVANCE FORM
For graphics or photographs larger than 8½ by 11 inches, the filer should contact the court clerk about alternative filing procedures.
Graphics or photographs larger than 8 ½ x 11 inches shall not be e-filed and the filer should contact the court clerk for alternative filing procedures.
Page 2 | Photographs or Graphics
Parties should update their current address with both their attorney and the Circuit Clerk's Office so they can receive notice of future court dates.
Please update your current address with your attorney AND the Circuit Clerk's Office for notification of future court dates.
Page 2 | GENERAL ORDERS
Contact Judge Purcell’s clerk at the listed number to schedule a case via Zoom.
Judge Purcell – Jana – 815-936-5739
Court notice
Page 1 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Contact Judge Claudio’s clerk at the listed number to schedule a case via Zoom.
Judge Claudio – Brianna - 815-936-5730
Court notice
Page 1 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Contact Judge Sliwinski’s clerk at the listed number to schedule a case via Zoom.
Judge Sliwinski – Troy- 815-936-5741
Court notice
Page 1 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Contact Judge Elliott’s clerk at the listed number to schedule a case via Zoom.
Judge Elliott – Shelby- 815-936-5705
Court notice
Page 1 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Contact Judge Nicholson’s clerk at the listed number to schedule a case via Zoom.
Judge Nicholson – Amie - 815-936-5702
Court notice
Page 1 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Contact Judge Cunnington’s clerk at the listed number to schedule a case via Zoom.
Judge Cunnington – Shavon - 815-936-5726
Court notice
Page 1 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Contact Judge Jones’s clerk at the listed number to schedule a case via Zoom.
Judge Jones – Jeanna - 815-936-5703
Court notice
Page 1 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Contact Judge Parkhurst’s clerk at the listed number to schedule a case via Zoom.
Judge Parkhurst – Trisha - 815-936-5740
Court notice
Page 1 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Contact Judge Drew’s clerk at the listed number to schedule a case via Zoom.
Judge Drew – Merita- 815-936-5704
Court notice
Page 1 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
Contact Judge Dickenson’s clerk at the listed number to schedule a case via Zoom.
Judge Dickenson – Lisa- 815-936-5706
Court notice
Page 1 | REMOTE COURT INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARTICIPANTS
For Kankakee County court-date information, contact the Circuit Clerk by phone at the specified number and extension.
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 court-date information, contact the Circuit Clerk by phone at the specified 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