19th Judicial Circuit Court, Lake County, Illinois Filing Rules

Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for 19th Judicial Circuit Court, Lake County, Illinois

For 19th Judicial Circuit Court, Lake County, Illinois filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.

Document Filing Requirements

Judge Veronica M. O'Malley
Judgments of Dissolution must use the specified title and form number.
Judge Daniel B. Shanes
When answering ready on the trial date, counsel must tender a case statement of facts to opposing counsel and the court identifying the charges, trial attorneys, and potential witnesses with their residence or primary place of occupation.

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Chambers Communication Rules

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Judge Daniel B. Shanes
Where practicable, pre-trial motions must be filed timely and heard before the trial call.

Document Format Requirements

Judge Daniel B. Shanes
Motions, including motions in limine, must be in writing.

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Judge Daniel B. Shanes
Counsel must provide the court one courtesy copy of each motion upon filing.

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Judge Daniel B. Shanes
Motions, including motions in limine, must be served upon opposing counsel; the service method is not specified.

Sealing & Redaction Procedures

Judge Daniel B. Shanes
Before anyone is allowed to view another person’s document or statement, the listed personal and identifying information must be redacted.