Circuit Court of Marshall County, Illinois (10th Judicial Circuit)
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Document Format Requirements15 rules
The refunding bond shall be in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk.
Documents presented to the clerk for filing must be letter-sized, flat, unfolded, and without color backs.
- Paper size
- Letter
Court's wording
The files in the circuit clerk's office in all cases or proceedings shall be kept under the system known as "flat filing" and all documents of every kind and character presented to the clerk for filing shall be 8-1/2 X 11" in size flat, unfolded and without color backs.
All answers to written discovery requests shall be prepared so that the documents being responded to immediately precede the answer.
- Written discovery responses
Formatting
- •The documents being responded to must immediately precede the answer
The mediator must use the mandatory form when filing the mediation report.
Court's wording
(c) Within 10 (ten) days of completion or termination of mediation, the mediator shall file a report with the clerk of the court, using the mandatory form, and send a copy to each attorney of record or pro se litigant and to the judicial coordinator.
Each petition for admission of a will to probate or for letters of administration shall be filed substantially in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk.
The refunding bond shall be in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk.
- Refunding bond
Formatting
- •The refunding bond must be in the form prescribed by the court
The bond must be in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk.
Court's wording
(3) Unless excused by the court, such representative or attorney-in-fact shall furnish suitable bond with sureties, in an amount to be fixed by the court, which bond shall be m form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk filed with the Clerk of the Court and shall be conditioned upon the payment and delivery of the distributive share to the distributee.
(2) Such representative or attorney-in-fact shall present ..flk_his petition for leave to receive in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk with the Clerk o(the Court.
The petition must substantially follow the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk.
Court's wording
(a) Each petition for admission of a will to probate or for letters of administration shall be filed substantially in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk with the Clerk of the Court.
The parties shall cooperate on the use of electronic format discovery responses.
The parties shall cooperate on the use of electronic format discovery requests.
The court may prescribe forms to be used for reports of a receiver.
Formatting
- •Receiver reports must use forms prescribed by the court
The forms for all probate courts of the 10th Judicial Circuit, to the extent possible, shall be uniform.
Briefs must not be bound on the left side or include a cover.
- Brief
Formatting
- •A brief shall not include a cover
Court's wording
Each party shall prepare and file a brief in compliance with Ill. Sup. Court R. 341 including a brief statement by plaintiff of the circuit court's jurisdiction. However, a party shall not bind the brief on the left side or include a cover.
Requester may use the forms approved by the Illinois Supreme Court or other form in compliance with the statute and rule.
Document Filing Requirements103 rules
Each administrator's or executor's account shall state any change in the identity of the parties entitled to a distributive share of the estate which change has occurred and has not theretofore been reported to the court.
The notice must state the hearing's time, place, and nature and substantially include the specified statement about the account's binding effect.
Court's wording
The notice shall contain the time, place and nature of the hearing and substantially the following sentence: "If the account is approved by the court upon the hearing, in the absence of fraud, accident or mistake, the account as approved is binding upon all persons to whom this notice is given."
Early distribution before six months after letters requires filing the inventory, approval and filing of a current account, and payment of all accrued costs.
Court's wording
Authority under Section 24-4(a) of the Probate Act to an executor or administrator to pay all or part of the distributive share to a distributee before the expiration of six months after the issuance of letters will be granted only after the filing of the inventory, the approval and filing of a current account, and the payment of all accrued costs.
Such notice shall be in writing accompanied by a copy of the account except where notice is to be given by publication.
Objections to accounts, reports, awards, etc., shall be in writing and shall specify all grounds of objection.
Evidence shall be presented to the court that all allowed claims have been paid or that there is sufficient money on hand to pay all claims against the estate and to warrant distribution.
(2) Such representative or attorney-in-fact shall present ..flk_his petition for leave to receive in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk with the Clerk o(the Court.
The representative or attorney-in-fact must provide a written receipt and certify on it that their authority has not been revoked.
Court's wording
(4) Such representative or attorney-in-fact shall acknowledge receipt in writing of the distributive share received from the legal representative, and he shall certify on said receipt that his authority to receive the distributive share has not been revoked.
A representative, attorney-in-fact, or assignee must present evidence of entitlement and authority; a power of attorney or assignment must be signed and authenticated unless the court accepts other evidence.
Court's wording
(1) Such representative or attorney-in-fact or assignee shall present satisfactory evidence to the court that his principal is, in fact, the person entitled to receive such distributive share and that such representative or attorney-in-fact or assignee has been duly authorized, by treaty or power of attorney or assignment, to receive said distributive share. Each power of attorney or assignment shall be signed by the distributee and properly authenticated and acknowledged before the American Counsel of the jurisdiction in which the foreign distributee resides, unless the court shall be satisfied with the other evidence of the genuineness or validity of the power of attorney or assignment.
Unless excused, the representative or attorney-in-fact must file a court-prescribed bond with sureties in an amount set by the court, conditioned on payment and delivery of the share to the distributee.
Court's wording
(3) Unless excused by the court, such representative or attorney-in-fact shall furnish suitable bond with sureties, in an amount to be fixed by the court, which bond shall be m form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk filed with the Clerk of the Court and shall be conditioned upon the payment and delivery of the distributive share to the distributee.
The legal representative shall file said receipt and certificate with his vouchers.
The submission must include a report of compliance and a receipt or voucher evidencing payment and delivery to the distributee.
Court's wording
(5) Such representative or attorney-in-fact within ninety days (or any extension thereof allowed by the court during the said ninety day period) shall present to the court his report of compliance, together with the receipt or voucher of the distribution evidencing payment and delivery of the distributive share to the distributee lawfully entitled thereto.
If the share is not paid and delivered within the applicable 90-day period, it must be deposited with the county treasurer, and the representative or attorney-in-fact must file the treasurer’s receipt or voucher with the court.
Court's wording
(6) In the event of the failure, refusal or inability of the representative or attorney-in-fact to pay and deliver the distributive share to the distributee lawfully entitled thereto within said ninety days (or any extension thereof granted by the court during the said ninety day period), the distributive share shall be deposited with the county treasurer subject to the further order of the court and presentation of voucher or receipt of the county treasurer evidencing the deposit of said distributive share shall be produced and filed in the court by the representative or attorney-in-fact, whereupon he shall be discharged from further duty.
Proposed written interrogatories shall be filed prior to the hearing.
If no probate or administration petition has been filed, a petition for ascertainment and declaration of heirship or dependency must state the petitioner’s and attorney’s names and addresses, the decedent’s residence and death details, and the heirs’ names, addresses, and minor or incompetent status.
Court's wording
(b) When no petition has been filed for admission of a will to probate or for letters of administration, a person desiring to obtain an ascertainment and declaration of heirship or dependency shall file a petition stating: (1) the name and address of petitioner and his attorney; (2) the name and place of residence of the decedent at the time of his death; (3) the time and place of death: (4) the names and post office addresses of his heirs and the fact as to whether any of them is a minor or incompetent.
Each executor, administrator or guardian shall file his address with the clerk at the time of subscribing his oath and shall record with the clerk any changes in his address taking place during the period of administration.
(a) Each petition for admission of a will to probate or for letters of administration shall be filed substantially in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk with the Clerk of the Court.
When an action or proceeding begins, the clerk assigns a general number for endorsement on filed documents; it identifies the year, prescribed case identification, and consecutive number, while pending matters retain their assigned numbers.
Court's wording
When an action or proceeding is commenced, the circuit clerk shall give the filing a general number which shall be endorsed on all pleadings, notices, orders, and other documents filed therein. Such numbering shall indicate the year in which such action or proceeding was commenced, the case identification prescribed by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, and its consecutive general number. Pending actions or proceedings shall continue under the numbers heretofore assigned.
A party or attorney must file a written appearance in every case, which may be incorporated into another filing and must identify the appearing party and include the required contact and attorney information.
Court's wording
A written appearance shall be filed in every case by a party or an attorney provided that the appearance may be incorporated in the document being filed. The appearance shall contain the name of the attorney, firm name, if any, address, phone number, email address, facsimile number, ARDC number of the attorney filling the appearance, and shall identify the party(s) for whom the appearance is being filed. A party representing himself shall file a written appearance and include name, address, phone number, and email address.
The written notice of a motion hearing must state the hearing time, date, and place.
Court's wording
Except in actions appearing on the daily trial call or during the course of trial, or as provided by statute, written notice of the hearing of all motions giving time, date and place of hearing, shall be given to all parties who have appeared and who have not been found by the court to be in default for failure to plead, and to all parties whose time to appear has not expired on the date of notice.
A motion hearing notice must include the specified case, court, motion, filing, service, and hearing-time information; it must also address service of accompanying documents and be separate from the motion.
Court's wording
The notice of hearing shall include: (1) the title and number of the action, (2) the court in which the motion shall be heard, (3) the complete title of the motion, (4) the date of filing of the motion, (5) the date when the motion was previously served or that the motion is being served with the notice, and, (6) if applicable, the amount of court time reserved for hearing on the motion(s). Copies of all documents presented to the court with the motion shall be served with the notice or the notice shall state that copies have been served. The notice shall be made on a document separate from any motions presented.
If a motion heard without prior notice is denied, an order of the denial shall entered of record
Written notice after a qualifying hearing must identify the action, judge, hearing date, and ruling.
Court's wording
written notice of such hearing of the motion, showing: (1) the title and number of the action, (2) the name of the judge who heard the motion, (3) the date of the hearing, and (4) the ruling of the court thereon
In civil cases other than the stated domestic-relations exception, the clerk must affix the specified case-management notice, including the instruction to schedule a conference within 35 days when a defendant answers more than 35 days before the set date.
Court's wording
In all other civil cases (excepting domestic relations court cases where a notice form is provided for in 10th Cir. R. 44), the circuit clerk shall affix the following information: THIS CASE IS SET FOR A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE ON , 20 , AT A.M./P.M. IN COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. IF A DEFENDANT ANSWERS MORE THAN 35 DAYS BEFORE THIS DATE, THEN THE PARTIES SHALL SCHEDULE A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE WITHIN 35 DAYS OF THE DATE THE ANSWER IS FILED.
The signing of a notice of hearing or notice of deposition shall constitute the party’s certification of compliance with this rule.
Application. An attorney for the receiver shall be employed only upon order of the court, upon written motion of the receiver stating the reasons for the requested employment and naming the attorney to be employed.
Bonds with corporation or association licensed to transact surety business in the State of Illinois as surety will be approved only if the surety has filed with the clerk of the court a certified copy of the license issued to the surety by the Director of Insurance.
Any person assured by a bond executed in this court may by motion request the sureties to justify. The motion shall be accompanied by an affidavit showing grounds for believing the sureties to be insufficient, the manner of inquiry, and the facts ascertained.
All parties in the specified cases involving economic issues must file a mandatory-form financial affidavit.
Court's wording
In any case filed pursuant to the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Civil Union Act, Parentage Act or (Guardianship of) Minors Act wherein economic issues arise, a mandatory form financial affidavit shall be filed by all parties.
If a party is seeking support for a non-minor child, that party shall also file a financial affidavit on behalf of the non-minor child.
In the specified failure-to-pay proceedings, the petitioner must file the mandatory Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause and serve it with the petition.
Court's wording
In a proceeding for a petition for rule to show cause for failure to pay under the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Civil Union Act, Parentage Act or (Guardianship of) Minors Act, the petitioner shall file a mandatory form entitled Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause and serve it with the petition.
A pleading involving a child custody proceeding must indicate in capital letters, under the title of the pleading, the following language: CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDING.
- Document
- Pleading
Must include
- •CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDING
The circuit clerk must attach the prescribed case-management notice, including its attendance warning and parent-education requirement, to the petition and every copy.
Court's wording
The circuit clerk is to attach the following notice to the petition and all copies of the petition: THE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE IS SET FOR , 20 AT A.M. / P.M. IN COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF SOUGHT. ALL PARTIES MUST COMPLETE OR ENROLL IN AN APPROVED PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM BY THE CASE MANAGEMENT DATE.
(c) Prior to the commencement of mediation, all participants in the mediation shall sign a confidentiality agreement prescribed by these rules.
10. Advise each party that children may be allowed to participate in mediation so long as all parties and the mediator consent to said participation in writing. If a guardian ad litem, child representative, or attorney for the child has been appointed, that person must agree in writing.
(b) When an agreement or partial agreement is reached by the parties during mediation, the mediator shall provide a written account of the agreements to the parties and their attorneys (if any), but the mediator shall not provide this written account to the court.
The attorney shall complete 5 (five) hours of the aforesaid continuing education within two (2) years from initial placement upon the approved 10th Judicial Circuit list and submit certification of the courses to the chief circuit judge or judicial coordinator.
Proposed written interrogatories shall be filed prior to the hearing.
Each executor, administrator or guardian shall file his address with the clerk at the time of subscribing his oath and shall record with the clerk any changes in his address taking place during the period of administration.
When no probate or administration petition has been filed, a petition for ascertainment and declaration of heirship or dependency must include the specified petitioner, decedent, death, and heir information.
Court's wording
When no petition has been filed for admission of a will to probate or for letters of administration, a person desiring to obtain an ascertainment and declaration of heirship or dependency shall file a petition stating: (1) the name and address of petitioner and his attorney; (2) the name and place of residence of the decedent at the time of his death; (3) the time and place of death: (4) the names and post office addresses of his heirs and the fact as to whether any of them is a minor or incompetent.
Descriptions of certificates of stock shall include the number of shares and class of shares and the exact corporate title.
Each claim that is founded upon a written instrument shall be accompanied by a copy of the written instrument.
The inventory shall include the legal description of each parcel of real estate, and the street and number, if any.
If the claim is allowed, a notation of the allowance shall be made on the original instrument.
Descriptions of bonds shall include the total face value, the name of the obligor, the kind of bond, the rate of interest, the date of maturity, the coupons attached or the date to which interest is paid and the endorsements, if any.
Each cause-of-action description must identify the person against whom it is asserted, its nature, and, if suit has been filed, the suit title, court, and general number.
Court's wording
The description of each cause of action shall include the name of the person against whom the cause of action exists or is asserted, the nature of the cause of action and, if suit has been instituted, the title of the suit, the name of the court in which it is pending, and the general number.
Descriptions of notes shall include the face amount and unpaid balance, the date of note, the date of maturity, the name of the maker, the rate of interest, the date to which interest is paid, the endorsements, if any and if secured, a description of the security.
Unless the original is lost or destroyed, it shall be exhibited to the court at the hearing.
The legal representative shall file said receipt and certificate with his vouchers.
Such representative or attorney-in-fact shall acknowledge receipt in writing of the distributive share received from the legal representative, and he shall certify on said receipt that his authority to receive the distributive share has not been revoked.
Such representative or attorney-in-fact shall present his petition for leave to receive in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk.
Unless excused by the court, such representative or attorney-in-fact shall furnish suitable bond with sureties, in an amount to be fixed by the court, which bond shall be in form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk and shall be conditioned upon the payment and delivery of the distributive share to the distributee.
A representative, attorney-in-fact, or assignee must present satisfactory evidence that the principal is entitled to the distributive share and that the filer is authorized to receive it.
Court's wording
Such representative or attorney-in-fact or assignee shall present satisfactory evidence to the court that his principal is, in fact, the person entitled to receive such distributive share and that such representative or attorney-in-fact or assignee has been duly authorized, by treaty or power of attorney or assignment, to receive said distributive share.
If the share is not paid and delivered within 90 days or a court-granted extension, it must be deposited with the county treasurer, and the representative or attorney-in-fact must produce and file proof of the deposit with the court.
Court's wording
In the event of the failure, refusal or inability of the representative or attorney-in-fact to pay and deliver the distributive share to the distributee lawfully entitled thereto within said ninety days (or any extension thereof granted by the court during the said ninety day period), the distributive share shall be deposited with the county treasurer subject to the further order of the court and presentation of voucher or receipt of the county treasurer evidencing the deposit of said distributive share shall be produced and filed in the court by the representative or attorney-in-fact, whereupon he shall be discharged from further duty.
The compliance report must be accompanied by a receipt or voucher evidencing payment and delivery of the share to the person legally entitled to it.
Court's wording
Such representative or attorney-in-fact within ninety days (or any extension thereof allowed by the court during the said ninety day period) shall present to the court his report of compliance, together with the receipt or voucher of the distribution evidencing payment and delivery of the distributive share to the distributee lawfully entitled thereto.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Discovery responses and documents must not be filed with the clerk.
No discovery responses or documents shall be filed with the clerk.
Page 13 | Rule 25
Discovery requests may not be filed with the clerk under this rule, which does not apply to criminal or juvenile delinquency proceedings.
No discovery requests shall be filed with the clerk. This rule does not apply to criminal or juvenile delinquency proceedings.
Page 13 | Rule 24
Electronic filing is prohibited until the circuit court adopts an electronic-filing procedure.
No filing may be in electronic format until the circuit court adopts such a procedure.
Page 33 | Rule 83 Actions seeking review from an administrative agency’s decision
Electronic filing is prohibited for quasi-criminal cases, including traffic, ordinance violation, conservation, and civil law violation cases.
Quasi-criminal case types (Traffic, Ordinance Violation, Conservation, and Civil Law Violations) cannot be electronically filed.
Page 1 | Rule 17. E-Filing Rules for the lOth Judicial Circuit
Civil case documents must be filed electronically with the clerk unless the Illinois Supreme Court exempts them.
all documents in civil cases, unless exempted by the Illinois Supreme Court, must be electronically filed with the clerk of court.
Page 1 | Rule 17. E-Filing Rules for the lOth Judicial Circuit
Listed third parties must file electronically unless the Court allows an exemption for good cause shown.
Any and all third-parties, including, but not limited to, court reporters, Probation Departments, Sheriffs Departments, local municipalities, other units of government, mediators, guardian' s ad litem, receivers, child representatives, private process servers and respondents in garnishment proceedings, including but not limited to employers and financial institutions, are required to file electronically, unless an exemption is allowed by the Court for good cause shown.
Page 2 | Rule 17. E-Filing Rules for the lOth Judicial Circuit
Criminal and juvenile documents may be filed electronically through eFileiL only after case initiation and assignment of a case number, with case types phased in as directed by the circuit court clerks.
Criminal and Juvenile case documents may be filed with the Court electronically through eFileiL, but this only applies to filings after the case has been initiated and assigned a case number. The Circuit Court Clerks' shall direct the phasing in of case types during the implementation of criminal and juvenile electronic filing.
Page 1 | Rule 17. E-Filing Rules for the lOth Judicial Circuit
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Within 90 days, or an extension allowed during that period, the representative or attorney-in-fact must present a compliance report and evidence of payment and delivery to the court.
(5) Such representative or attorney-in-fact within ninety days (or any extension thereof allowed by the court during the said ninety day period) shall present to the court his report of compliance, together with the receipt or voucher of the distribution evidencing payment and delivery of the distributive share to the distributee lawfully entitled thereto.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Rule 69 — Attorneys-in-fact and representatives of foreign countries
A party who appears without service of summons must plead within the time that would apply if summons had been served on the appearance date, unless the court orders another time.
A party who appears without having been served with summons is required to plead within the same time as if served with summons on the day he appears or at such other time as the court may order.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE, Rule 21(b)
Proof of service of the required notice must be filed with the clerk within 48 hours after the hearing.
and proof of service thereof shall be filed with the clerk within 48 hours after the hearing.
Page 13 | Rule 23(a)
Within 30 days after appointment, the receiver must file a detailed report and inventory describing all estate property and identifying property in the receiver’s possession or control.
Not later than 30 days after his appointment, the receiver shall file with the court a detailed report and inventory of all property, real or personal, of the estate, designating the property within his possession or control.
Page 15 | Rule 34 Inventories of receivers
The receiver must file the first report with the inventory, additional reports annually, and a final report when the receivership ends; the court may order special reports.
The receiver shall file his first report at the time of filing his inventory and additional reports annually thereafter. Special reports may be ordered by the court, and a final report shall be filed upon the termination of the receivership.
Page 16 | Rule 36 Reports for receivers
Financial affidavits must be filed at least seven days before the hearing.
The financial affidavit(s) shall be filed not less than seven (7) days before the date of the hearing
Page 17 | Rule 42 Financial affidavits and affidavits of amount due
The mediator must file a report with the clerk within 10 days after mediation is completed or terminated.
(c) Within 10 (ten) days of completion or termination of mediation, the mediator shall file a report with the clerk of the court, using the mandatory form, and send a copy to each attorney of record or pro se litigant and to the judicial coordinator.
Page 24 | Rule 54
The continuing-education requirement and certification are due within two years of initial placement on the approved list.
The attorney shall complete 5 (five) hours of the aforesaid continuing education within two (2) years from initial placement upon the approved 10th Judicial Circuit list and submit certification of the courses to the chief circuit judge or judicial coordinator.
Page 25 | Rule 56 Attorney-continuing education requirements
Written interrogatories must be filed before the hearing.
Proposed written interrogatories shall be filed prior to the hearing.
Page 26 | PART 2 OPENING DECEDENT’S ESTATES; Rule 64 Deposition of witness to a will
The address must be filed when the oath is subscribed, and any changes must be recorded during administration.
Each executor, administrator or guardian shall file his address with the clerk at the time of subscribing his oath and shall record with the clerk any changes in his address taking place during the period of administration.
Page 26 | PART 1 GENERAL; Rule 62 Filing of address by executor, administrator or guardian
The representative or attorney-in-fact must pay and deliver the share within the 90-day period or a court-granted extension; otherwise, the share must be deposited with the county treasurer.
In the event of the failure, refusal or inability of the representative or attorney-in-fact to pay and deliver the distributive share to the distributee lawfully entitled thereto within said ninety days (or any extension thereof granted by the court during the said ninety day period), the distributive share shall be deposited with the county treasurer subject to the further order of the court and presentation of voucher or receipt of the county treasurer evidencing the deposit of said distributive share shall be produced and filed in the court by the representative or attorney-in-fact, whereupon he shall be discharged from further duty.
Page 28 | Rule 69 Attorneys-in-fact and representatives of foreign countries
The representative or attorney-in-fact must present a compliance report with proof of payment and delivery within 90 days, unless the court allows an extension during that 90-day period.
Such representative or attorney-in-fact within ninety days (or any extension thereof allowed by the court during the said ninety day period) shall present to the court his report of compliance, together with the receipt or voucher of the distribution evidencing payment and delivery of the distributive share to the distributee lawfully entitled thereto.
Page 28 | Rule 69 Attorneys-in-fact and representatives of foreign countries
Objections not filed in writing and on time are waived.
Any objections not reduced to writing and timely filed are waived.
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Answers or other pleadings responding to accounting objections are due within the time fixed by the court.
If objections to a written accounting are filed, within a time fixed by the court all other parties shall file answers or otherwise plead to the objections filed, thereby placing the cause at issue for a trial on the merits of the objections.
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Written objections to an accounting must be filed within the time fixed by the court.
Within a time fixed by the court, any party to an accounting action may file specific written objections to the form or substance of the accounting filed, requesting specific relief, such as, for example, a money judgment, an injunction, removal from office, or a more detailed statement of accounts.
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Requests must be filed at least seven days before the proceeding, unless the court prescribes shorter notice or the proceeding was not scheduled that far in advance.
All requests for extended media coverage shall be filed with the circuit clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the time the proceeding sought to be covered is scheduled to begin. Requests may be made on shorter notice as the court may prescribe or when a proceeding is not scheduled at least seven (7) days in advance (for example, an initial appearance in a criminal proceeding or a temporary restraining order in a civil proceeding).
Page 4 | F. Request for Extended Media Coverage
A party must file a written objection within three days after receiving notice, unless the court prescribes otherwise.
Any party that objects to extended media coverage shall file a written objection, stating the reasons, within three (3) days of receiving notice of the request. Objections may be made outside the three (3) day window as the court prescribes.
Page 4 | G. Objections to Extended Media Coverage
The addendum must be on file at least seven days before any hearing.
The addendum must also be on file seven (7) days prior to any hearing.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 42. Financial Affidavit and Affidavits of Amount Due
Financial affidavits must be filed at least seven days before the hearing.
The financial affidavit(s) shall be filed not less than seven (7) days before the date of the hearing
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 42. Financial Affidavit and Affidavits of Amount Due
Within seven days after the required documents are filed, the circuit clerk must comply with the certificate-of-service directions and sign the certificate.
Upon the filing of the required documents, the circuit clerk shall comply with the directions on the certificate of service within seven days and sign said certificate.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | COURTROOM 203, EXPUNGEMENT / SEALING PROCEDURE
The clerk must set the matter on the earliest available expungement review call after the 68th day from the initial filing date.
The clerk shall then set the matter on the court's earliest available expungement review call following the 68th day after the initial date of filing.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | COURTROOM 203, EXPUNGEMENT / SEALING PROCEDURE
If an objection is filed, the clerk must set a hearing within seven days for the judge’s next monthly expungement call after the 110th day from the request’s initial filing.
If an objection is filed, the clerk shall, within seven days, set the matter for a hearing on the judge's next monthly expungement call following the 110th day after the initial filing of the request.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | COURTROOM 203, EXPUNGEMENT / SEALING PROCEDURE
Cross-interrogatories may be proposed at the hearing or within further time allowed by the court.
Any persons interested may propose cross- interrogatories at the time of the hearing or within such further time as the court shall allow and shall give such notice of the hearing thereon as the court may direct.
Civil cases
Page 4 | Rule 64 — Deposition of witness to a will
The address must be filed when the executor, administrator, or guardian subscribes the oath, and any changes must be recorded during administration.
Each executor, administrator or guardian shall file his address with the clerk at the time of subscribing his oath and shall record with the clerk any changes in his address taking place during the period of administration.
Civil cases
Page 4 | Rule 62 — Filing of address by executor, administrator or guardian
Proposed written interrogatories must be filed before the hearing.
Proposed written interrogatories shall be filed prior to the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 4 | Rule 64 — Deposition of witness to a will
All affidavits filed under this rule must be supplemented in a timely manner.
All affidavits filed herein shall be timely supplemented.
Page 18 | Rule 42 Financial affidavits and affidavits of amount due
The case management conference must be set within 90 days after the initial filing, at a date and time determined by the trial court judge.
The case management conference shall be set no later than 90 days after the initial filing on dates and times determined by the trial court judge.
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The panel must mail its recommendation to the chief circuit judge within 45 days of the hearing.
The recommendation of the panel is to be mailed to the chief circuit judge within 45 days of the hearing.
Page 22 | Rule 50 Mediator-removal
The complaint hearing must take place within 160 days of filing the complaint.
The hearing is to take place within 160 days of filing the complaint with the chief circuit judge at times and places designated by the panel.
Page 22 | Rule 50 Mediator-removal
If the petition is sufficient, the court may direct the state’s attorney and former legal representative to answer by a deadline set by the court.
If the petition is sufficient, the court may direct the state’s attorney and the former legal representative to answer the petition within a time fixed by the court.
Page 32 | Rule 81
A witness may object in writing or orally before testifying, as soon as practicable.
Witnesses may file a written objection or make an oral objection to extended media coverage prior to testifying and as soon as practicable.
Page 4 | G. Objections to Extended Media Coverage
Interested persons may propose cross-interrogatories at the hearing or within any additional time the court allows.
Any persons interested may propose cross-interrogatories at the time of the hearing or within such further time as the court shall allow
Page 26 | PART 2 OPENING DECEDENT’S ESTATES; Rule 64 Deposition of witness to a will
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Notice generally must be given at least 10 days before the hearing in the manner provided by Supreme Court Rule 105, subject to the stated publication exception.
The notice shall be given at least 10 days prior to the hearing in the manner provided by Supreme Court Rule 105 except when notice is by publication as herein provided, and except
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 74(a)(3)
A demand on an executor, administrator, or guardian must be written and served in the manner used for motions.
Demand under the terms of Section 24-16(c) of the Probate Act on an executor, administrator, or guardian to pay money or deliver property to any person in pursuance of the lawful order of the court shall be made in writing by serving written demand on the executor, administrator, or guardian in the manner provided for services of motions.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 70
Hearing notice for a final account or a qualifying binding current account must be given to all persons described in Probate Act Section 24-2.
Notice of the hearing on a final account of an executor or an administrator or on a current account that is intended to be binding pursuant to Section 24-2 of the Probate Act shall be given to all persons described in Section 24-2 ofthe Probate Act as follows:
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 74(a)
Notice of the petition and hearing time and place must be given to all heirs named in the petition in the manner directed by the court.
Notice of the petition and of the time and place of hearing shall be given in such manner as the court directs to all heirs named in the petition.
Civil cases
Page 4 | Rule 65 — Proof of heirship
A person seeking to depose a witness to a will must give court-directed notice of the hearing to each heir, legatee, and devisee identified in the probate petition.
A person desiring to take the deposition of a witness to a will as provided by Section 6-5 of the Probate Act shall give such notice of the hearing on the petition to take such deposition as the court may direct to be given to each heir, legatee and devisee whose name and post office address are stated in the petition for admission of the will to probate.
Civil cases
Page 4 | Rule 64 — Deposition of witness to a will
Interested persons proposing cross-interrogatories must give notice of the hearing on them as the court directs.
Any persons interested may propose cross- interrogatories at the time of the hearing or within such further time as the court shall allow and shall give such notice of the hearing thereon as the court may direct.
Civil cases
Page 4 | Rule 64 — Deposition of witness to a will
Copies of an appearance must be served using the manner required for service of pleadings.
Copies of the appearance shall be served in the manner required for the service of copies of pleadings.
Page 11 | GENERAL PRACTICE, Rule 21(a)
Copies of documents presented to the court with a motion must be served with the hearing notice, or the notice must state that the copies have been served.
Copies of all documents presented to the court with the motion shall be served with the notice or the notice shall state that copies have been served.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE, Rule 22(b)
Motion notices must be given in the manner and to the persons required by Illinois Supreme Court Rules, and a change or substitution motion must also be served on the judge sought to be removed.
Notice shall be given in the manner and to the persons described in Illinois Supreme Court Rules. Provided however, if a motion for change/substitution of judge is filed, a copy of the motion shall be served on the judge sought to be removed.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE, Rule 22(c)
Notice given by mail must be deposited with the United States Post Office or in a Post Office Box no later than the third court day before the motion hearing.
If notice is given by mail, the notice shall be deposited in the United States Post Office or Post Office Box on or before the third court day preceding the hearing of the motion (e.g., a notice of a hearing on Thursday must be mailed on or before the preceding Monday.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE, Rule 22(d)
Unless an action is on the daily trial call, is during trial, or a statute provides otherwise, written notice stating the hearing time, date, and place must be given to the specified parties.
Except in actions appearing on the daily trial call or during the course of trial, or as provided by statute, written notice of the hearing of all motions giving time, date and place of hearing, shall be given to all parties who have appeared and who have not been found by the court to be in default for failure to plead, and to all parties whose time to appear has not expired on the date of notice.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE, Rule 22(a)
Unless inconsistent with statute or Illinois Supreme Court Rule, notice delivered by personal service or facsimile must be delivered at least two full business days or 48 hours before the hearing, whichever is greater.
The following provisions shall apply unless inconsistent with statute or Illinois Supreme Court Rule. If notice of hearing is given by personal service, or facsimile transmission, the notice shall be delivered or sent at least two full business days or 48 hours before the time of the hearing, whichever is greater.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE, Rule 22(d)
If a motion heard without prior notice is denied, notice must be given in accordance with Rule 23(a).
If a motion heard without prior notice is denied, an order of the denial shall entered of record and notice shall be given in accordance with paragraph (a) of this rule.
Page 13 | Rule 23(b)
No subpoena shall be issued for the production of documents, or tangible things, to any place except before a judge of this court or at a properly noticed deposition unless all counsel of record are given reasonable notice prior to the date of compliance with the subpoena.
No subpoena shall be issued for the production of documents, or tangible things, to any place except before a judge of this court or at a properly noticed deposition unless all counsel of record are given reasonable notice prior to the date of compliance with the subpoena.
Page 13 | Rule 27
For qualifying emergency or ex parte matters heard or ordered without prior notice, the attorney obtaining the order must serve notice on the specified parties in the manner required by Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11; proceedings for an ex parte order of protection under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act are excepted.
Other than proceedings for an ex parte order of protection under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, if an emergency motion or a motion which by law may be made ex parte is heard or an order is entered without prior notice under this rule, written notice of such hearing of the motion, showing: (1) the title and number of the action, (2) the name of the judge who heard the motion, (3) the date of the hearing, and (4) the ruling of the court thereon, shall be served by the attorney obtaining the order upon all parties who have appeared and have not theretofore been found by the court to be in default for the failure to plead, and upon all parties whose time to appear had not expired on the date of the hearing, and proof of service thereof shall be filed with the clerk within 48 hours after the hearing. Notice shall be given in the manner and to the persons described in Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11.
Page 13 | Rule 23(a)
The serving party must provide one copy of written discovery documents to each party required to answer and retain the original.
The party serving written discovery documents shall provide one copy to each party required to answer the same. The original shall be retained by the serving party.
Page 13 | Rule 24
Notice of the motion must be mailed to the judgment creditor and the attorney at their last known addresses.
(3) The notice of the motion has been sent by mail to the judgment creditor and his attorney at their last known address.
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Financial affidavits must be served on all parties.
The financial affidavit(s) shall be served on all parties.
Page 17 | Rule 42 Financial affidavits and affidavits of amount due
Personal service of process must be used.
Personal service of process shall be utilized.
Page 18 | Rule 42 Financial affidavits and affidavits of amount due
The Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause must be served with the petition.
In a proceeding for a petition for rule to show cause for failure to pay under the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Civil Union Act, Parentage Act or (Guardianship of) Minors Act, the petitioner shall file a mandatory form entitled Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause and serve it with the petition.
Page 18 | Rule 42 Financial affidavits and affidavits of amount due
The mediator must send a copy of the report to each attorney of record or pro se litigant and to the judicial coordinator.
(c) Within 10 (ten) days of completion or termination of mediation, the mediator shall file a report with the clerk of the court, using the mandatory form, and send a copy to each attorney of record or pro se litigant and to the judicial coordinator.
Page 24 | Rule 54
A person seeking to depose a witness to a will must give the court-directed hearing notice to each heir, legatee, and devisee identified in the probate petition.
A person desiring to take the deposition of a witness to a will as provided by Section 6-5 of the Probate Act shall give such notice of the hearing on the petition to take such deposition as the court may direct to be given to each heir, legatee and devisee whose name and post office address are stated in the petition for admission of the will to probate.
Page 26 | PART 2 OPENING DECEDENT’S ESTATES; Rule 64 Deposition of witness to a will
shall give such notice of the hearing thereon as the court may direct.
shall give such notice of the hearing thereon as the court may direct.
Page 26 | PART 2 OPENING DECEDENT’S ESTATES; Rule 64 Deposition of witness to a will
Notice of the petition and hearing time and place must be given to all named heirs in the manner directed by the court.
Notice of the petition and of the time and place of hearing shall be given in such manner as the court directs to all heirs named in the petition.
Page 26 | PART 2 OPENING DECEDENT’S ESTATES; Rule 65 Proof of heirship
A guardian ad litem’s filed reports must be served on the parties of record and sealed in the common law record.
Reports filed by the guardian ad litem shall be served upon the parties of record but shall be sealed in the common law record.
Page 27 | Rule 68 Guardian ad litem
The written demand must be served on the executor, administrator, or guardian in the manner provided for service of motions.
Demand under the terms of Section 24-16(c) of the Probate Act on an executor, administrator, or guardian to pay money or deliver property to any person in pursuance of the lawful order of the court shall be made in writing by serving written demand on the executor, administrator, or guardian in the manner provided for services of motions.
Page 29 | Rule 70
If a person’s name or residence is unknown and cannot be ascertained with due diligence, the executor or administrator must file an affidavit and give notice by county newspaper publication at least 20 days before the hearing.
Whenever the name or place of residence of any such person is unknown and upon due diligence cannot be ascertained, and an affidavit to that effect shall be filed with the clerk of this court by said executor or administrator, then notice shall be given to such person by publication thereof at least once in some newspaper of general circulation published in this county at least 20 days prior to the date of the hearing.
Page 30 | Rule 74(a)(4)
Notice of a guardian’s current or final account hearing must be given to the specified claimants, ward or deceased ward’s representatives and heirs, and qualifying governmental representatives.
Notice of the hearing on a current or final account of a guardian pursuant to paragraph 24-11(b) of the Probate Act shall be given to: (1) each claimant whose claim has been filed and remains undetermined or unpaid, (2) to the ward, if living, (3) to the legal representative and the heirs at law and legatees of a deceased ward, and (4) where entitled, to the representative of the Social Security Administration, Veterans’ Administration or other governmental entity.
Page 30 | Rule 74(b)
Proof of notice must be filed with the clerk no later than the hearing date.
Proof of such notice shall be filed with the clerk of this court on or before the date of the hearing.
Page 30 | Rule 74(a)(5)
Notice must generally be given under Supreme Court Rule 105 at least 10 days before the hearing, while notice to a person outside the continental United States must be sent by air mail at least 20 days beforehand.
The notice shall be given at least 10 days prior to the hearing in the manner provided by Supreme Court Rule 105 except when notice is by publication as herein provided, and except that whenever the person resides outside the continental limits of the United States, the notice shall be by air mail at least 20 days prior to the date of the hearing.
Page 30 | Rule 74(a)(3)
The legal representative or attorney must serve notice of the petition and hearing on the persons specified in 740 ILCS 180/2, including health-care or funeral-service providers unless payment for their services is shown.
Notice of the filing of a petition for determination of dependency under the Wrongful Death Act or the Dram Shop Act and of the hearing thereon, shall be served by the legal representative or his attorney upon the person or persons named in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of 740 ILCS 180/2 including persons furnishing health care or funeral services for the deceased person, unless payment for such services is shown.
Page 31 | Rule 78(c)
Before presenting a petition for an order directing payment of money deposited with the county treasurer, the petitioner must serve notice on the county state’s attorney, the former legal representative and attorney, and anyone else entitled to notice under a court order in the proceeding.
Before any person presents his petition requesting the entry of an order directing the county treasurer to pay money theretofore deposited by order of court, he shall serve notice on: (1) The state’s attorney of the county, (2) The former legal representative and his attorney, and (3) All other persons entitled to notice under any order of court entered in the proceeding.
Page 32 | Rule 81
Process in an administrative-review action must be served as provided by law.
Applications seeking review from an administrative agency’s decision, including administrative review under 735 ILCS 5/3-101 and under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act, shall be made by filing a complaint with the clerk of the court and service of process as provided by law.
Page 33 | Rule 83 Actions seeking review from an administrative agency’s decision
Counsel or a self-represented party seeking to introduce a witness's testimony must notify the witness of the request or grant of extended media coverage.
Any counsel or self-represented party who seeks to introduce the testimony of a witness shall notify the witness of the request for, or the granting of, extended media coverage.
Page 4 | G. Objections to Extended Media Coverage
When filing a written objection, the objector must notify the requestor, the court media liaison, counsel of record, and parties appearing without counsel at the same time.
At the same time a written objection is filed, the objector shall provide notice of the objection to the requestor, the court media liaison, all counsel of record, and parties appearing without counsel.
Page 4 | G. Objections to Extended Media Coverage
When filing a coverage request, the media requestor must notify the court media liaison, counsel of record, and parties appearing without counsel.
At the same time the request is filed, the media requestor shall provide notice of the request to the court media liaison, all counsel of record, and parties appearing without counsel.
Page 4 | F. Request for Extended Media Coverage
Financial affidavits must be served on all parties.
The financial affidavit(s) shall be filed not less than seven (7) days before the date of the hearing and shall be served on all parties.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 42. Financial Affidavit and Affidavits of Amount Due
The petitioner must serve the Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause with the petition.
the petitioner shall file a mandatory form entitled Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause and serve it with the petition.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 42. Financial Affidavit and Affidavits of Amount Due
Personal service of process must be used.
Personal service of process shall be utilized.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 42. Financial Affidavit and Affidavits of Amount Due
The clerk must mail notice to everyone listed on the certificate of service and to the requester, and file proof of mailing.
The clerk shall send notice to all listed on the certificate of service and to the requester and file proof of mailing.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | COURTROOM 203, EXPUNGEMENT / SEALING PROCEDURE
The Sheriff may mail a defendant’s new report date to the defendant’s last known address.
The Sheriff may notify any defendant to whom this Order applies of a new report date sent to the last known address of such defendant by regular mail.
Page 3 | Sheriff
For any calendar call, the clerk must give notice in the manner authorized by Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11.
For any calendar call the clerk of the court shall give notice in the manner authorized by Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11.
Page 10 | Rule 8 Peremptory calendars
The parties must cooperate in exchanging pleadings in electronic format.
The parties shall cooperate in exchanging pleadings in electronic format.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE, Rule 21(c)
In addition, the number of copies and service need only be in conformity with Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 11 and 10th Cir. R. 22, and a brief need not include an appendix.
In addition, the number of copies and service need only be in conformity with Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 11 and 10th Cir. R. 22, and a brief need not include an appendix.
Page 33 | Rule 83 Actions seeking review from an administrative agency’s decision
or by mail sent to the last known address of the Defendant by the PCSO with note of date of such mailing.
or by mail sent to the last known address of the Defendant by the PCSO with note of date of such mailing.
Page 1 | 2. Peoria County Jail sentence report dates
PCSO may provide an alternate report date directly to the detainee without requiring a signature, but PCJ personnel must note the delivery.
by delivering a copy of the new report date directly to the detainee (with or without signature of the detainee, but with note of such delivery by PCJ personnel)
Page 1 | 2. Peoria County Jail sentence report dates
Filing Fees and Waivers
No filing fee is charged for a request or objection to extended media coverage.
There shall be no filing fees associated with filing a request for extended media coverage or an objection to extended media coverage.
Page 4 | F. Request for Extended Media Coverage
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Guardian ad litem reports must be sealed in the common law record, and their contents may not be disclosed except to a party without leave of court.
Reports filed by the guardian ad litem shall be served upon the parties of record but shall be sealed in the common law record. No party may disclose the contents of the guardian ad litem’s report other than to a party without leave of the court.
Page 27 | Rule 68 Guardian ad litem
Filing Bundling Requirements
The required expungement or sealing documents must be submitted together or the clerk will reject the filing with an explanation.
If all documents are not submitted for filing at the same time, the clerk is directed to reject the filing with explanation as to why.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | COURTROOM 203, EXPUNGEMENT / SEALING PROCEDURE
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
After pleadings are finalized, the parties must agree on a briefing schedule or the court will order one; oral argument is scheduled if requested.
Once the pleadings have been finalized, the parties shall agree on, or the court will order, a briefing schedule, and the scheduling of oral argument, if requested.
Page 33 | Rule 83 Actions seeking review from an administrative agency’s decision
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance affecting speedy-trial matters is excluded from speedy-trial computations, and applicable statutory time restrictions are tolled until further Supreme Court order.
To the extent speedy trial implications are involved, any such continuance, per Supreme Court Order M.R. 303 70 will be excluded from speedy trial computations and statutory time restrictions applicable to same shall be tolled until further Order of the Supreme Court.
Page 3 | Jury trials
All other June jury-trial requests in Peoria will be continued.
All other trial requests will be continued.
Page 3 | Jury trials
All jury trials in the named counties are suspended and continued until further order of the court.
For the reasons stated herein, all jury trials in Marshall County, Putnam County, and Stark County are hereby suspended and continued until further Order of Court.
Page 1 | ORDERED
Continuances under this order are excluded from speedy-trial computations under the cited criminal and juvenile statutes.
The continuances occasioned by this Order serve the ends of justice and outweigh the best interests of the public and defendants in a speedy trial. 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)).
Page 1 | ORDERED
The cited statutory time restrictions are tolled until further order, including when the court determines that distancing and facility limitations prevent a safe trial.
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 this Court. This provision also applies when a trial is delayed when the court determines proper distancing and facilities limitations prevent the trial from proceeding safely.
Page 1 | ORDERED
In-custody criminal cases take priority; other trial requests will be continued, and continuances involving speedy-trial implications are excluded from speedy-trial computations while applicable statutory time restrictions are tolled until further Supreme Court order.
In-custody criminal cases will have priority over other cases. All other trial requests will be continued. To the extent speedy trial implications are involved, any such continuance, per Supreme Court Order M.R. 30370 and amendments thereto, will be excluded from speedy trial computations and statutory time restrictions applicable to shall be tolled until further Order of the Supreme Court.
Page 3 | Jury trials
within said ninety days (or any extension thereof granted by the court during the said ninety day period),
within said ninety days (or any extension thereof granted by the court during the said ninety day period),
Page 28 | Rule 69 Attorneys-in-fact and representatives of foreign countries
An extension of the 90-day period for presenting the compliance report must be allowed by the court during that 90-day period.
within ninety days (or any extension thereof allowed by the court during the said ninety day period)
Page 28 | Rule 69 Attorneys-in-fact and representatives of foreign countries
When remote hearings cannot be conducted, the Court authorizes continuances, including trial continuances, and provides for the specified speedy-trial exclusions and tolling.
Court personnel need to be cognizant of the strain this will put on the PCJ staff to accommodate more remote hearings, and to the extent remote hearings cannot be conducted, then the undersigned authorizes the continuance of said cases, even for trials, with any such trial continuance involving speedy trial computations and statutory time restrictions to be excluded from speedy trial calculations, which shall be tolled per Sup. Ct. Order M.R. 30370 and local A.O' s.
Page 1 | 1. Suspension of in-custody transfers and remote hearings
Chambers Communication Rules
An attorney presenting a matter to a new judge must inform that judge if another judge previously considered or acted on any phase of the matter, or refused to act on it, when that involvement would not readily appear.
An attorney presenting to a judge a matter, any phase of which another judge has considered and acted upon, or refused to act upon, which fact shall not readily appear, shall inform the judge newly considering the matter of such involvement of the former judge.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE, Rule 22(f)
Self-represented litigants must promptly notify the circuit clerk's office of address changes and know their next court date.
Self-Represented Litigants are required to notify the circuit clerk' s office of any change of address promptly and know when their next court date is.
Page 1 | 1. The following cases, matters and trials which have court dates presently set through April 17, 2020, are postponed
Self-represented litigants must keep the Circuit Clerk advised of their current address.
It is always a litigant's responsibility to know of his/her next court date and, if a Self-represented litigant (SRL), to keep the Circuit Clerk advised of your current address.
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
Defendants must notify the Sheriff’s office and the Circuit Clerk’s office of any change of address.
All defendants have an obligation to notify the Sheriffs office and Circuit Clerk' s office of a change of address.
Page 3 | Sheriff
If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court case, and you are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, you should proceed as follows: • If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the respective courtroom clerk via email (if you do not know the email address call (309) 672-6984 to obtain it). Note, a phone or video option may exist.
If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court case, and you are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, you should proceed as follows: • If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the respective courtroom clerk via email (if you do not know the email address call (309) 672-6984 to obtain it). Note, a phone or video option may exist.
Page 2 | CHIEF JUDGE RESPONSE TO COVID-19 FOR PEORIA COURT CASES
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email starkcourt@yahoo.com .
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email starkcourt@yahoo.com .
Page 2 | If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse
If you are scheduled to meet with a Probation Officer, call (309) 286-7181. Please contact the office at the number listed above.
If you are scheduled to meet with a Probation Officer, call (309) 286-7181. Please contact the office at the number listed above.
Page 2 | If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse
Self-represented litigants must keep the Circuit Clerk advised of their current address.
It is always a litigant's responsibility to know of his/her next court date and, a Self-represented litigant (SRL), to keep the Circuit Clerk advised ofyour current address.
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
The party preparing a hearing or deposition notice must make a good-faith effort to coordinate with the court, opposing counsel, and pro se litigants to choose a mutually convenient time.
It is the responsibility of the party preparing the notice of hearing or notice of deposition to make a good faith effort to coordinate with the court and all opposing counsel and pro se litigants to set the hearing or deposition at a time that is mutually convenient.
Page 14 | Rule 28
All reporting to the chief circuit judge and the Domestic Relations Court Judicial Coordinator must use the stated address.
The address to be used for all reporting to the chief circuit judge and the Domestic Relations Court Judicial Coordinator is: Office of the Chief Circuit Judge, Peoria County Courthouse, 324 Main Street, Room 215, Peoria, Illinois 61602-2334.
Page 17 | Rule 41 Administration of domestic relations courts
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the respective courtroom clerk via email (if you do not know the email address call (309) 477-2214 to obtain it).
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the respective courtroom clerk via email (if you do not know the email address call (309) 477-2214 to obtain it).
Page 1 | If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court case, and you are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, you should proceed as follows
A self-represented litigant unsure of their next court date should contact the respective Circuit Clerk's office or visit the County web page.
If unsure ofyour next court date, talk to your attorney or, ifa Self-Represented Litigant, contact the respective Circuit Clerk's office or visit their County web page.
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
If a member of the public had an in person hearing on a matter previously scheduled during this time, they are instructed to contact their attorney, court advocate or the circuit clerk’s office by phone, on line or via regular mail or drop box.
If a member of the public had an in person hearing on a matter previously scheduled during this time, they are instructed to contact their attorney, court advocate or the circuit clerk’s office by phone, on line or via regular mail or drop box.
Page 1 | CIRCUIT-WIDE RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS TO COURTHOUSES CONTINUED
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email marshallcircuitclerk@gmail.com
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email marshallcircuitclerk@gmail.com
Page 2 | If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear
In Peoria, limited in-person Law Library and Self Help-Center visits require an appointment, which can be arranged by calling Court Admin. at 672-6036.
In Peoria, the LL and SHC will be opening in July for limited in person visits by appointment only, by calling Court Admin. at 672-6036.
Page 1 | 12. Law Library/Self Help-Center
Contact the individual courtroom or clerk for details about remote hearings.
Contact the individual courtroom/clerk for details.
Page 1 | Limitations
If no standing courtroom procedure order exists, attorneys and self-represented litigants may communicate with the courtroom about procedure and scheduling.
If none, attorneys/self-represented litigants may communicate with each individual courtroom as before the pandemic concerning matters of procedure and scheduling.
Page 2 | Limitations
Self-represented litigants may use Peoria County's online court portal or call (309) 672-6984 to inquire about their next court date.
a) Peoria County: www.judicial.peoriacounty.org/Portal or (309) 672-6984.
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
Self-represented litigants may use Judici and select Putnam County, or call (815) 925-7016, to inquire about their next court date.
d) Putnam County: www.judici.com (select Putnam County) or (815) 925-7016
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
Self-represented litigants may use Judici and select Stark County, or call (309) 286-5941, to inquire about their next court date.
e) Stark County: www.judici.com (select Stark County) or (309) 286-5941
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
Self-represented litigants may use Tazewell County's online court records or call (309) 477-2218 for traffic cases and (309) 477-2214 for other case types to inquire about their next court date.
b) Tazewell County: www.tazewellcountyil.com click online court records link or (309) 477-2218 for traffic and (309) 477-2214 for all other case types
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
Self-represented litigants may use Judici and select Marshall County, or call (309) 246-6435, to inquire about their next court date.
c) Marshall County: www.judici.com (select Marshall County) or (309) 246-6435
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
For information about traffic tickets, call (309) 286-5941.
Traffic Tickets: The public is reminded that certain traffic tickets can be paid by mail, or by credit cards online. For information call (309) 286-5941.
Page 1 | Traffic Tickets
A phone option may exist; call (309) 286-5941 for more information.
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email starkcourt@yahoo.com . Note, a phone option may exist. For more information, call (309) 286-5941.
Page 2 | If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse
The Marshall County Circuit Clerk’s phone number is provided in the remote-proceeding information and assistance section.
b. Marshall County Circuit Clerk: i. Website: https://marshallcountyillinois.gov/elected-officials/circuit-clerk/ ii. Phone: (309) 246-6435
Page 3 | (e) Where to find information and assistance for remote proceedings
The Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s phone number is provided in the remote-proceeding information and assistance section.
c. Peoria County Circuit Clerk: i. Website: https://www.peoriacounty.gov/1215/Circuit-Clerk ii. Phone: (309) 672-6000
Page 3 | (e) Where to find information and assistance for remote proceedings
Contact the individual courtroom or clerk for further details.
Contact the individual courtroom/clerk for details.
Page 1 | Loosening Limitations
For a court-date inquiry, a self-represented litigant may use Judici and select Putnam County or call (815) 925-7016.
To inquire as to your next court date, talk to your attorney, or ifSRL, you may contact: d. Putnam County: www.judici.com (select Putnam County) or (815) 925-7016.
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For a court-date inquiry, a self-represented litigant may use Judici and select Stark County or call (309) 286-5941.
To inquire as to your next court date, talk to your attorney, or ifSRL, you may contact: e. Stark County: www.judici.com (select Stark County) or (309) 286-5941.
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For a court-date inquiry, a self-represented litigant may use Judici and select Marshall County or call (309) 246-6435.
To inquire as to your next court date, talk to your attorney, or ifSRL, you may contact: c. Marshall County: www.judici.com (select Marshall County) or (309) 246-6435.
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If no individual courtroom procedures are published, attorneys and self-represented litigants may contact the individual courtroom about procedure and scheduling.
If none, attorneys/self-represented litigants may communicate with each individual courtroom as before pandemic concerning matters of procedure and scheduling.
Page 2 | Loosening Limitations
For a court-date inquiry in a traffic case, a self-represented litigant may use Tazewell County's listed court-records link or call (309) 477-2218.
To inquire as to your next court date, talk to your attorney, or ifSRL, you may contact: b. Tazewell County: www.tazewellcountyil.com click online court records link or (309) 477-2218 for traffic and (309) 477-2214 for all other case types.
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For a court-date inquiry, a self-represented litigant may use Peoria County's listed portal or call (309) 672-6984.
To inquire as to your next court date, talk to your attorney, or ifSRL, you may contact: a. Peoria County: www.judicial.peoriacounty.org/Portal or (309) 672-6984.
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Those wishing to use the two computers for research, forms, or e-filing should contact Court Administration at 672-6084 to schedule an appointment.
For those that wish to use the two computers for online research or completing forms and/or e-filing documents, please contact Court Administration at 672-6084, to schedule an .appointment.
Page 3 | Law Library/Self-Help Center
Appointments with the Tazewell law librarian may be scheduled by contacting (309) 477-5790.
In Tazewell, appointments may be scheduled with the law librarian at (309) 477-5790.
Page 3 | Law Library/Self-Help Center
Check with the respective courtroom judge or clerk for details about court operations.
Please check with the respective courtroom judge/clerk for details, knowing that some courthouses may still be operating with a reduced staff.
Page 1 | CIRCUIT-WIDE RESTRICTIONS ON TRIALS AND ACCESS TO COURTHOUSES ARE CONTINUED THROUGH MAY 2020
Contact courtroom clerks only about scheduling; direct other questions to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office.
Only contact courtroom clerks for scheduling purposes. Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office.
Court notice
Page 1 | 2026 Courtroom Assignments & Contact Info
For information by phone about contacting the Circuit Clerk, call (309) 246-8604; a phone option may be available.
Note, a phone option may exist. For information by phone, call (309) 246-8604.
Page 2 | If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear
Individuals unable to attend a hearing due to the listed restrictions are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate Circuit Clerk; county-specific phone numbers and online options are listed.
If unable to attend a court hearing due to any of the above restrictions, individuals are strongly encouraged to call the appropriate oflice of the Circuit Clerk to report your situation and for instructions on how to proceed: a. Peoria County : www..i udicial.peoriacounry.orq/Portal or (3 09) 67 2-6984. b Tazewell County: r.ru,u'.tazer.vellcountvil.com click online court records link or (309) 477 -2218 for traffic and (309) 477 -2214 for all other case types. c Marshall Countv udici.com (select Marshall County) or (309) 246-6435. d Putnam County: wvnwjudici.com (select Putnam County) or (815) 925-7016 e Stark County: u'u'u judici.com (select Stark County) or (309) 286-5941.
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