11th Judicial Circuit Court, McLean County, Illinois Filing Rules

The judge’s findings must be entered in a written order and the appropriate county’s State's Attorney must file it with the Circuit Clerk on the first business day after the proceeding.

A motion must be filed with the Circuit Clerk, if the office is open, before applying to a judge for an order.

The request must be sent to the other party at least three business days before the proceeding, and the other party may object in writing; the Court decides whether to grant a request when an in-person appearance is otherwise required.

A half-day reservation costs $50.00.

Scanned filings must not be upside down, blank, indecipherable, or scanned at insufficient resolution.

Filings may not be made by fax or email without leave of court.

For remote proceeding information or assistance in Ford County, contact the Circuit Clerk at 217-379-9420.

Financial documents, bank records, and income-and-expense affidavits admitted as exhibits are impounded unless the court orders otherwise.

A party may seek interim or emergency relief at any time, and mediation continues while the motion is pending unless the court orders otherwise or the mediator decides to adjourn.

Affidavits of Income and Expenses must not be filed with the Circuit Clerk; parties must provide a courtesy copy to the assigned judge before any hearing.

For McLean County, proceedings begin at 1:00 p.m. or when hearings conducted by the other four counties conclude.

Wage-garnishment filings, citations, wage-deduction summonses, and related affidavits and notices must be filed as separate documents; attorneys are encouraged to contact the local circuit clerk for other specifics.