Circuit Court of Monroe County, Illinois (24th Judicial Circuit)
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Adjournments
- Matters scheduled for a listed holiday are continued to the next business day of the Court.
- Requests to continue a remote hearing to another date or to appear in person must be made by a timely filed and properly noticed motion to continue.
- A poor video connection affecting only an attorney or party is not grounds to continue a remote hearing.
- +16 more
Request must include
- A party lacking the technology needed for a remote hearing, or whose witness lacks it, must contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours in advance to request an in-person hearing.
- A party lacking the necessary technology must contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours before the remote hearing to request an in-person appearance.
Document Format Requirements31 rules
Each proposed exhibit shall be submitted as a separate file with a file name that reflects the party offering it and the exhibit number;
All submissions shall be submitted in PDF format;
- File type
- Remote hearing submission
Each proposed order, fully signed agreed order, agreement, stipulation or other document shall be submitted as a separate file with a file name that reflects the party offering it and the nature of the document;
The subject line for a submission email shall include the case number and the last name of at least one party;
For any exhibit or other document greater than four pages long, page numbers must be inserted electronically within the PDF (not handwritten).
- Exhibit
- Other document
- More than 4 pages
12-2 Motions. Unless otherwise ordered by the assigned Judge, argument on Motions will be done in writing to avoid unnecessary writs from penal institutions.
A formal request for remote appearance must be made in writing five (5) working days before the scheduled hearing with notice to the opposing party.
All submissions shall be submitted in PDF format;
- File type
Not more than two television cameras, each operated by not more than one camera person, shall be permitted in the courtroom during a proceeding.
Failure to obtain advance judicial approval for equipment may preclude its use in the proceeding.
Not more than two still photographers, each using not more than two camera bodies and two lenses, shall be permitted in the courtroom during a judicial proceeding at any one time.
Any changes in existing audio systems must be approved by the presiding Judge.
It shall be the duty of media personnel to demonstrate to the Judge reasonably in advance of the proceeding that the equipment sought to be used meets the criteria set forth in this section.
(i) All submissions shall be submitted in PDF format;
- File type
- Submission
Each listed order or other document must be submitted separately and named to identify the offering party and document type.
Court's wording
(iv) Each proposed order, fully signed agreed order, agreement, stipulation or other document shall be submitted as a separate file with a file name that reflects the party offering it and the nature of the document;
(iii) Each proposed exhibit shall be submitted as a separate file with a file name that reflects the party offering it and the exhibit number;
(vi) For any exhibit or other document greater than four pages long, page numbers must be inserted electronically within the PDF (not handwritten).
- More than 4 pages
- File type
12-2 Motions. Unless otherwise ordered by the assigned Judge, argument on Motions will be done in writing to avoid unnecessary writs from penal institutions.
For any exhibit or other document greater than four pages long, page numbers must be inserted electronically within the PDF (not handwritten).
- Exhibit
- Other document
- More than 4 pages
Equipment to be used in courtrooms during judicial proceedings must be unobtrusive and must not produce distracting sound, light or other sensory distraction.
Microphones for use of counsel and Judges shall be equipped with power switches to facilitate compliance with subsections 1.2(e), 1.2(f), and 1.4(b)(4) of this policy.
Other than the television cameras, recording and broadcast equipment shall be located outside of the courtroom.
Television cameras, together with any related equipment to be located in the courtroom, must be unobtrusive in both size and appearance, without distracting sound or light.
No modifications of existing systems shall be made at public expense.
No light or signal visible or audible to participants in the proceeding shall be used on any equipment during extended media coverage to indicate whether it is operating.
Other than light sources already existing in the courtroom, no flashbulbs or other artificial light device of any kind shall be employed in the courtroom.
With the approval of the Judge, however, modifications may be made in light sources existing in the courtroom, provided modifications are installed and maintained without public expense.
Still cameras and lenses must be unobtrusive without distracting light or sound.
The cost of any equipment or set up under these guidelines will not be incurred at public expense.
Microphones, wiring and audio recording equipment shall be unobtrusive and shall be of adequate technical quality to prevent interference with the covered judicial proceedings.
The Financial Affidavit shall be in the current form designated by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Document Filing Requirements154 rules
3) Be signed by the pleader or movant.
All pleadings, motions, and other filed documents must state the correct circuit and county in the heading.
Court's wording
All pleadings, motions, or other documents filed with the Circuit Court of the 24$^{th}$ Judicial Circuit shall: 1) Contain the correct circuit in the heading; 2) Contain the correct county in the heading; and
An index of exhibits, if any, shall be included that states the number of pages for each exhibit;
- Document
- Exhibit submission
Must include
- •Exhibit list
A notice of hearing must state the caption, hearing date and time, motion description and reference, and relief sought.
Court's wording
The notice of hearing shall include the caption, and the date and time when the motion will be presented. The Notice shall also include a description and reference to the Motion to be presented and the relief sought.
When necessary to the determination of any motion, a copy of all relevant discovery materials shall be attached as an exhibit to the motion and filed with the Clerk.
Proof of service of the request for discovery shall be made by certification of counsel briefly describing the requests made together with proof of service on the party to whom it is directed. The certification shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court.
- Document
- Discovery request
Must include
- •Certificate of service
In civil matters, counsel must file a certification showing compliance with a discovery request and describing the documents supplied by reference to the request, but must not file the response documents themselves.
Court's wording
Proof of compliance with a request for discovery in all civil matters shall be made by filing with the Clerk of the Court the certification of counsel showing that compliance has been made. The certification shall include a description of the documents filed with reference to the request made. The documents supplied in response to a discovery request shall not be filed with the Circuit Clerk.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the parties shall file a Financial Affidavit in all family cases where there is a dispute involving allocation of parental responsibilities (decision-making or parenting time), or modification of any previous orders relating thereto.
If either child custody or allocation of parental responsibilities (decision-making or parenting time) is in dispute, the plaintiff will so inform the Court upon the filing of the initial pleadings, or as soon thereafter that a dispute is known to exist.
If the issue of property apportionment is in dispute, the parties shall submit a statement of proposed apportionment, which shall include an itemization of all property claimed as marital and non-marital together with an estimated fair cash market value of each item.
When issues are disputed, each party must file a proposed disposition statement addressing all issues by the earlier specified deadline, unless the court orders otherwise.
Court's wording
8-4 Statement of Proposed Disposition. In addition to the Financial Affidavit required in Rule 8-3, if there are any issues in dispute, each party shall file a written statement of proposed disposition, addressing all issues (both agreed and contested), within the same time period set forth in 750 ILCS 5/602.10 for submitting proposed parenting plans, or at least five (5) days prior to the hearing on contested issues, whichever is sooner, or as otherwise ordered by the court.
If the issue of apportionment of marital indebtedness is in dispute, the statement shall also include a proposed apportionment of marital indebtedness and shall include a listing of any non-marital indebtedness for which either party is currently liable.
A parenting education program completion certificate is required unless the court waives the requirement or grants the parties additional time.
Court's wording
(6) Certificate that the person seeking to affect the marital status of the parties has completed the parenting education program as provided in Supreme Court Rule 924, unless the Court waives this requirement or grants the parties additional time to complete this requirement.
If financial issues are agreed to be mediated, then the parties, shall, at a minimum, within five (5) days prior to mediation, submit to the mediator an updated financial affidavit, signed by the parties with all required documentation, a summary of property and debts currently in dispute with a classification of property and debt as marital or nonmarital.
The mediator report must state whether an agreement was reached, session details and attendance, mediation status, and fee and payment information.
Court's wording
A Mediator Report, in compliance with 710 ILCS 35/7(b) must be filed prior to the status date (if mediation has completed) and within fourteen (14) days after the last day of the mediation conference, and shall state the following: (1) Whether an agreement has been reached by the parties; (2) The number and duration of sessions conducted to date and the names of those in attendance; (3) Whether mediation has been terminated or suspended. (4) The fee charged, whether that fee has been paid in full and, if not so, the outstanding amount owed. For any outstanding amount owed, the court may
The mediator report must state whether further sessions are recommended, include relevant nonprivileged and nonconfidential information, and identify whether any party lacked legal counsel.
Court's wording
(5) Whether any additional mediation sessions are recommended; (6) Other relevant information not considered privileged or confidential under these rules or the Uniform Mediation Act 710 ILCS 35/1 et seq which is adopted and incorporated herein to the extent same is not inconsistent with the procedural rules set forth in this mediation program; (7) Whether any of the parties did not have legal counsel.
Any such motion must be supported by an affidavit setting forth specific facts as to why mediation should be terminated.
In addition, the parties to any such matter may file a written stipulation to mediate any issue between them at any time. Such stipulation shall be incorporated into an order of referral.
For a handwritten will, the petitioner must file a typewritten copy with the probate petition and an affidavit attesting to its accuracy.
Court's wording
(a) Holographic Will. When a will is handwritten, the petitioner shall file a typewritten copy of the will along with the petition to probate and an affidavit of the petitioner or his or her attorney that the typewritten copy is true and correct to the best of his or her knowledge.
For a will written in a language other than English, the petitioner must file an English typewritten copy and a qualified translator’s certification with the probate petition.
Court's wording
(b) Will in Language Other than English. When a will is in a language other than English, the petitioner shall file a typewritten copy of the will in English along with the petition to probate and a certification by a qualified translator that the translation of the will is true and correct.
(1) The date and place of death of the decedent;
When a petition to admit a will or for letters of administration is filed, heirship must be proved by qualifying testimony or an affidavit under the Probate Act.
Court's wording
(a) Manner of Proving Heirship. When a petition for admission of a will to probate or for letters of administration is filed, proof of heirship shall be made by: (1) The testimony of a witness examined in open court, reduced to writing by the official court reporter, certified by the court and filed with the clerk; or (2) Affidavit as provided in Section 5-3 of the Probate Act.
(b) Proof of Heirship. The proof of heirship shall be made by any person with sufficient knowledge of facts from which heirship can be determined.
(c) All Other Wills. In addition to all requirements of 755 ILCS 5/6-2, a petition for the admission of a will to probate shall have attached thereto a copy of the will believed by the petitioner to be the valid last will of the testator.
If the decedent has no spouse or descendants, the affidavit must identify the specified relatives and specifically state if there are no others.
Court's wording
(5) If there is no spouse or descendants, born or adopted, the parents, brothers and sisters and the descendants of any deceased brother or sister, born or adopted. The affidavit shall specifically state that there are no other brothers, sisters or the descendants of any deceased brother or sister, born or adopted.
(d) Order Declaring Heirship. At the time of filing of an affidavit pursuant to Section 5-3 of the Probate Act, the representative shall submit to the Circuit Clerk a separate proposed Order Declaring Heirship which shall reflect the language contained in the concluding section of the affidavit.
- Document
- Affidavit of heirship
Must include
- •Proposed order
(7) An assertion of any unknown heirs or addresses which shall specifically state what diligent efforts have been made to ascertain the same.
(6) The manner in which the affiant is related to the decedent. If the affiant is not related to the decedent, the affidavit shall adequately establish the basis of the affiant's knowledge of the decedent's heirship.
(3) The names of all children, if any, born or adopted by the decedent. The affidavit shall specifically state that there are no other children, born or adopted.
The concluding section of an affidavit of heirship must trace each heir’s per stirpes relationship to the decedent.
Court's wording
(8) The concluding section shall trace the per stirpes relationship of each heir to the decedent; for example, "A, grandson of decedent, being a son of B, predeceased daughter of decedent," or "A, nephew of decedent, being a son of B, predeceased sister of the decedent."
(4) The date of death and the descendants, born or adopted, if any, of any deceased child. The affidavit shall specifically state that there are no other descendants, born or adopted.
(9) The affidavit shall state whether the decedent was ever a party to a civil union pursuant to the Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act, or any substantially similar legal relationship recognized by any other state.
A guardian’s petition to spend estate funds must state the estate’s present value, the ward’s available annual income, the expenditure’s purpose, and all payments received by the ward or petitioner on the ward’s behalf.
Court's wording
11-5 Expenditures from Ward's Estate. A petition of a guardian to apply any part of the ward's estate for the support, comfort, or education of the ward or other person entitled to support from his or her estate shall state the present value of the estate, the annual income available to the ward, and the purpose of the proposed expenditure. It further shall list all payments being received by the ward or by petitioner either individually or as guardian on behalf of the ward, including Social Security payments, disability or benefit payments from the Veteran's Administration or other governmental agency or department, or other assistance from a charitable or relief organization, payment from a trust, or from one having an obligation to support the ward.
An individual surety must state a residence address below the signature and, if requested by the court, provide a verified affidavit showing net assets at least equal to the bond amount.
Court's wording
(a) Individuals. When an individual is offered as security on a bond of a legal representative, the surety shall state his or her residence address below their signature, and when requested by the court, shall furnish a verified affidavit stating that he or she owns net assets of a value which equals or exceeds the amount of the bond.
A representative’s bond must be written and signed by the representative, even when security is excused.
Court's wording
(b) Written Bond. Regardless of whether security is excused by the will or as provided in subsection (b) of Section 12-4 of the Illinois Probate Act, the bond of the representative in the amount from time to time required under the Illinois Probate Act shall be in writing and signed by the representative.
A verified petition to settle a claim in which a minor or ward will receive settlement proceeds must include the occurrence, the opposing person or entity, applicable liability insurance information, and specified injury, expense, and medical-report information.
Court's wording
To settle a cause of action for personal injuries sustained by a minor, or ward, or any other action in which a minor or ward will receive any or all of the settlement proceeds, a verified petition shall be filed executed by the legal (1) A description of the occurrence giving rise to the cause of action. (2) The name and address of the person or entity against whom the cause of action has accrued. (3) The name and address of the liability insurance carrier, if any, affording coverage to the person or entity against whom the cause of action has accrued, and the monetary limits of the liability insurance policy issued by said insurance carrier in effect at the time of the occurrence. (4) A brief description of the injuries sustained by the minor and a list of hospital and medical expenses incurred on behalf of said minor as a result of the occurrence, and a current medical report or letter executed by the attending physician stating the nature and extent of the injuries sustained and giving the prognosis.
The notice of hearing shall contain the time, date, place and nature of the hearing and shall include the following or a substantially similar state 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
A court order must require settlement funds received for a minor to be deposited or invested for the minor’s benefit, and the funds cannot be withdrawn or used without court approval.
Court's wording
Any settlement funds that are to be received by a legal representative on behalf of a minor shall be required by court order to be deposited or invested for the benefit of the minor in accordance with the provisions of Section 24-21 of the Illinois Probate Act. These funds shall not be withdrawn or used without approval by court order.
A citation petition must be accompanied by a proposed citation with a return date coordinated with the Clerk and a proposed order, or the Clerk must reject it.
- Document
- Citation petition
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
Any petition for a citation as contemplated by Section 16-1 of the Illinois Probate Act that is presented to the Clerk for filing shall first be accompanied by the proposed citation as requested in the petition, with a return date that has been coordinated with the Clerk, and by a proposed order granting the petition and directing the issuance of the citation. If the petition is not accompanied by the proposed citation or the proposed order, the Clerk shall reject the petition.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Documents intended for consideration at a remote hearing must be submitted through the county e-filing system or a designated Dropbox account, as specified by the Court or Circuit Clerk.
All proposed exhibits, proposed orders, fully signed agreed orders, agreements or stipulations, and all other documents that any party intends to present to the court for review or consideration shall be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled remote hearing through the county efiling system or to a designated Dropbox account, as designated by the Court or the Circuit Clerk, as follows:
Page 14
A summary or agreement drafted in mediation must not be filed with the Court.
Under no circumstances shall the summary or agreement drafted in mediation be filed with the Court.
Page 28 | 9-9(e) Written Agreements
Remote-hearing submissions must be made through the county e-filing system or the designated Dropbox account.
All proposed exhibits, proposed orders, fully signed agreed orders, agreements or stipulations, and all other documents that any party intends to present to the court for review or consideration shall be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled remote hearing through the county efiling system or to a designated Dropbox account, as designated by the Court or the Circuit Clerk, as follows:
Page 15 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
A copy of a discovery request must not be filed with the Clerk of the Court.
A copy of the request shall not be filed with the Clerk of the Court.
Page 21 | RULE 6. DISCOVERY
Documents supplied in response to discovery requests must not be filed with the Circuit Clerk.
The documents supplied in response to a discovery request shall not be filed with the Circuit Clerk.
Page 21 | RULE 6. DISCOVERY
Documents intended for court review at a remote hearing must be submitted through the county efiling system or designated Dropbox account.
All proposed exhibits, proposed orders, fully signed agreed orders, agreements or stipulations, and all other documents that any party intends to present to the court for review or consideration shall be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled remote hearing through the county efiling system or to a designated Dropbox account, as designated by the Court or the Circuit Clerk, as follows:
Page 14 | 4-4(f)(4) Rules and Procedures
After an exhibit is admitted at the hearing, the Circuit Clerk must upload it to the official court record through the designated case management program.
Once an exhibit is admitted into evidence during the hearing, the Circuit Clerk shall upload the exhibit into the official court record through the designated case management program for the Twenty-Fourth Circuit.
Page 15 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
The Circuit Clerk must upload orders and other documents directed by the presiding or assigned judge during the remote hearing to the official court record through the designated case management program.
The Circuit Clerk shall also upload into the official court record through the designated case management program for the Twenty-Fourth Circuit any orders, agreements or stipulations or other document as directed by the presiding judge or the judge specifically assigned to the case during the remote hearing.
Page 15 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
A copy of an original discovery request must not be filed with the Clerk of the Court.
A copy of the request shall not be filed with the Clerk of the Court.
Page 20 | 6-1 Discovery Compliance
Documents supplied in response to a discovery request must not be filed with the Circuit Clerk.
The documents supplied in response to a discovery request shall not be filed with the Circuit Clerk.
Page 20 | 6-1(b) Discovery Compliance
The mediation summary or an agreement drafted in mediation must not be filed with the Court.
Under no circumstances shall the summary or agreement drafted in mediation be filed with the Court.
Page 28 | Written Agreements
Documents filed with the Circuit Clerk must comply with the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
All documents to be filed with the Circuit Clerk shall be filed in accordance with Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
Page 11 | 4-2 Filing of Documents
The Circuit Clerk must upload to the official court record any order, agreement, stipulation, or other document that the presiding or assigned judge directs during the remote hearing.
The Circuit Clerk shall also upload into the official court record through the designated case management program for the Twenty-Fourth Circuit any orders, agreements or stipulations or other document as directed by the presiding judge or the judge specifically assigned to the case during the remote hearing.
Page 16 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
After an exhibit is admitted at the hearing, the Circuit Clerk must upload it to the official court record through the designated case management program.
Once an exhibit is admitted into evidence during the hearing, the Circuit Clerk shall upload the exhibit into the official court record through the designated case management program for the Twenty-Fourth Circuit.
Page 16 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
In the event an electronically filed document is not in compliance with the above-mentioned requirements, the Circuit Clerk's Office may reject the document and provide a comment back to the filer that "The document does not meet the requirements of General Administrative Order 24-13 of the 24$^{th}$ Judicial Circuit." The Circuit Clerk shall then describe the specific issue to be corrected along with a link to the cited Administrative Order, which may be found at https://24thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov/admin-orders/.
In the event an electronically filed document is not in compliance with the above-mentioned requirements, the Circuit Clerk's Office may reject the document and provide a comment back to the filer that "The document does not meet the requirements of General Administrative Order 24-13 of the 24$^{th}$ Judicial Circuit." The Circuit Clerk shall then describe the specific issue to be corrected along with a link to the cited Administrative Order, which may be found at https://24thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov/admin-orders/.
Page 1 | General Administrative Order 24-13
The Circuit Clerk's Office must accept an electronic filing that cannot be rejected under the stated rejection standards or this order.
Any electronic filing that cannot be rejected pursuant to the Illinois Supreme Court's Electronic Filing Rejection Standards for Circuit Courts or this General Administrative Order 24-13 shall be accepted for filing by the Circuit Clerk's Office.
Page 1 | General Administrative Order 24-13
The filing deadline for motions and pleadings that falls on a listed holiday is extended to the Court’s next business day.
The time for filing all motions and pleadings due to be filed on said holidays shall be extended to the next business day of said Court.
Page 1 | Court Calendar of the 24th Judicial Circuit for the Year 2023
Documents exempt from electronic filing must be filed during the county Circuit Clerk’s regular business hours.
Any document exempt from electronic filing shall be filed during the regular business hours of the Circuit Clerk of the county in which the document is filed.
Page 11 | 4-2 Filing of Documents
A written remote-appearance request must be made five working days before the hearing, with notice to the opposing party.
A formal request for remote appearance must be made in writing five (5) working days before the scheduled hearing with notice to the opposing party.
Page 12 | 4-4 Remote Appearances(a)(i) How to request a remote appearance
Documents intended for consideration at a remote hearing must be submitted at least 48 hours before the hearing.
All proposed exhibits, proposed orders, fully signed agreed orders, agreements or stipulations, and all other documents that any party intends to present to the court for review or consideration shall be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled remote hearing through the county efiling system or to a designated Dropbox account, as designated by the Court or the Circuit Clerk, as follows:
Page 14
A dispositive motion may not be scheduled for hearing without an opportunity for the opposing party to reply, and may not be heard within ten business days after service of notice and proof of service.
Dispositive Motions shall not be scheduled for hearing without the opportunity of the opposing party to reply. In no event shall any dispositive motion be heard within ten (10) business days of service of notice and proof of service as provided in Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12.
Page 18 | RULE 5. MOTIONS; 5-1 Notice of Hearing
Required Financial Affidavits must be filed by the earlier of the proposed-parenting-plan deadline under 750 ILCS 5/602.10 or at least five days before the contested-issues hearing, unless the Court orders otherwise.
Financial Affidavits, when required, shall be filed within the same time period set forth in 750 ILCS 5/602.10 for submitting proposed parenting plans, or at least five (5) days prior to the hearing on contested issues, whichever is sooner, or as otherwise ordered by the court.
Page 22 | 8-3 Financial Affidavit
A mediator report must be filed before the status date if mediation is complete and within 14 days after the last mediation conference.
A Mediator Report, in compliance with 710 ILCS 35/7(b) must be filed prior to the status date (if mediation has completed) and within fourteen (14) days after the last day of the mediation conference, and shall state the following:
Page 29 | 9-8 Mediator Report
The mediator must file a report stating whether the parties reached an agreement within fourteen days after mediation ends.
(j) Report of Mediator. Within fourteen (14) days after the termination of mediation for any reason, the mediator shall file with the court a report in a form prescribed by the Chief Judge as to whether or not an agreement was reached by the parties.
Page 34 | Rule 10. Civil Mediation
Unless the court excuses the requirement, the petitioner must file receipts for all sums expended within 30 days after entry of the withdrawal order.
Unless otherwise excused by the Court, within 30 days after entry of the order for withdrawal, the petitioner shall file receipts for all sums expended.
Page 40 | 11-6 Withdrawal of Ward's Money
A formal remote-appearance request must be made five working days before the scheduled hearing.
A formal request for remote appearance must be made in writing five (5) working days before the scheduled hearing with notice to the opposing party.
Page 13 | 4-4 Remote Appearances
Documents intended for court review at a remote hearing must be submitted through the county e-filing system or designated Dropbox at least 48 hours before the hearing.
All proposed exhibits, proposed orders, fully signed agreed orders, agreements or stipulations, and all other documents that any party intends to present to the court for review or consideration shall be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled remote hearing through the county efiling system or to a designated Dropbox account, as designated by the Court or the Circuit Clerk, as follows:
Page 15 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
Required Financial Affidavits must be filed by the earlier of the referenced parenting-plan deadline or at least five days before the contested-issues hearing, unless the Court orders otherwise.
Financial Affidavits, when required, shall be filed within the same time period set forth in 750 ILCS 5/602.10 for submitting proposed parenting plans, or at least five (5) days prior to the hearing on contested issues, whichever is sooner, or as otherwise ordered by the court.
Page 23 | 8-3 Financial Affidavit
A completed-mediation report must be filed before the status date and within 14 days after the mediation conference ends.
A Mediator Report, in compliance with 710 ILCS 35/7(b) must be filed prior to the status date (if mediation has completed) and within fourteen (14) days after the last day of the mediation conference
Page 30 | 9-8 Mediator Report
An executor or administrator must present an account annually after the first account.
(2) Annually after the date of the first account;
Page 41 | 11-8(a) When Required--Executor/Administrator
A guardian must present the required account and evidence within 13 months after letters are issued.
(1) Within 13 months after the issuance of letters;
Page 41 | 11-8(b) When Required--Guardian
A guardian must present the required account within 30 days after the termination of the guardian’s office.
(3) Within 30 days after the termination of his office; and
Page 41 | 11-8(b) When Required--Guardian
An executor or administrator must present the required account and evidence of disbursements within 14 months after letters are issued.
(1) Within 14 months after the issuance of letters;
Page 41 | 11-8(a) When Required--Executor/Administrator
The Clerk must reject a citation petition that is not accompanied by the proposed citation or proposed order.
If the petition is not accompanied by the proposed citation or the proposed order, the Clerk shall reject the petition.
Page 45 | 11-11 Citation Proceedings
Once an order directs issuance of a citation, the Clerk must issue it in accordance with the Illinois Probate Act.
Upon entry of an order directing the clerk to issue a citation, the Clerk shall issue the citation in accordance with the provisions of Section 16-1 of the Illinois Probate Act.
Page 45 | 11-11 Citation Proceedings
After a properly accompanied citation petition is filed, the Circuit Clerk must file it of record and then present the petition and proposed documents to the presiding judge for entry of the order.
Upon the filing of any petition for a citation as contemplated by Section 16-1 of the Illinois Probate Act, with the proposed citation and the proposed order required by Rule 11-11(a), the Circuit Clerk shall file such petition of record and then present the petition, the proposed citation and the proposed order to the presiding judge for entry of the order.
Page 45 | 11-11 Citation Proceedings
News media must file a request for extended media coverage at least 14 days before the proceeding, or as soon as practicable after scheduling if the proceeding is scheduled less than 14 days in advance, unless the Court changes the filing period.
Requests for extended media coverage shall be filed with the Circuit Clerk by any news media who requests coverage. Filing must occur at least fourteen (14) days before the proceeding for which extended media coverage is sought, unless extended or reduced by Court order. When the proceeding is not scheduled at least 14 days in advance, filing must occur as soon as practicable after the proceeding is scheduled.
Page 3 | 1.3 Procedures
A party objecting to extended media coverage must file a written objection stating the reasons at least three days before the proceeding, unless the Judge extends or reduces the time.
Any party objecting to extended media coverage shall file with the Circuit Clerk a written objection stating the reasons therefor at least three (3) days before the commencement of the proceeding, unless such time is otherwise extended or reduced by the Judge.
Page 3 | 1.3 Procedures
The Judge must hear and decide all timely requests and objections before the proceedings begin.
All timely Requests and/or Objections shall be heard and determined by the Judge prior to the commencement of the proceedings.
Page 5 | 1.3 Procedures
A witness must file an objection before the proceeding begins using the attached Exhibit 3 form.
Objections by a witness must be filed prior to the commencement of the proceeding using the form Objection to Extended Media Coverage attached hereto as Exhibit 3.
Page 5 | 1.3 Procedures
All media equipment and personnel must be in place at least 15 minutes before the proceeding is scheduled to begin.
All media equipment and personnel shall be in place at least fifteen minutes prior to the scheduled time of commencement of the proceeding.
Page 6 | 1.4 Technical
A party must file an objection at least three days before the proceeding begins.
Any such objection must be filed at least three (3) days before the commencement of the proceeding for which the Request is sought if filed by a party,
Page 12 | EXHIBIT 2
A witness may file an objection any time before the proceeding begins.
or at any time prior to commencement of the proceeding for which the Request is sought if filed by a witness.
Page 12 | EXHIBIT 2
An objection to extended media coverage must be filed before the proceeding begins.
3. This objection is filed before the commencement of the proceeding for which extended media coverage has been requested.
Page 13 | OBJECTION TO EXTENDED MEDIA COVERAGE
The filing deadline for motions and pleadings that falls on a court holiday is extended to the court’s next business day.
The time for filing all motions and pleadings due to be filed on any holiday shall be extended to the next business day of the court.
Page 1 | Continuances and Filing Deadlines on Court Holidays
Filing deadlines for motions and pleadings that fall on a court holiday are extended to the next business day of the Court.
The time for filing all motions and pleadings due to be filed on any holiday shall be extended to the next business day of the Court.
Page 1 | Court Calendar of the 24th Judicial Circuit for 2026
The clerk must not accept a pleading with an incorrect or missing circuit designation until it is modified to comply.
If the pleading does not indicate so, or indicates that the pleading is being filed in the 20th Judicial Circuit, the Circuit Clerk of the respective County shall not accept the pleading until modified to comply with the foregoing.
Page 1 | IN RE: PENDING CASES FILED BEFORE DECEMBER 5, 2022, IN PERRY, MONROE, RANDOLPH, AND WASHINGTON COUNTIES
The deadline to file a motion or pleading that falls on a court holiday is extended to the court’s next business day.
The time for filing all motions and pleadings due to be filed on any holiday shall be extended to the next business day of the court.
Page 1 | Continuances and Filing Deadlines on Court Holidays
Documents exempt from electronic filing must be filed during the Circuit Clerk’s regular business hours.
Any document exempt from electronic filing shall be filed during the regular business hours of the Circuit Clerk of the county in which the document is filed.
Page 12 | Rule 4. Administrative Rules
Documents intended for court review at a remote hearing must be submitted through the county efiling system or designated Dropbox at least 48 hours before the hearing.
All proposed exhibits, proposed orders, fully signed agreed orders, agreements or stipulations, and all other documents that any party intends to present to the court for review or consideration shall be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled remote hearing through the county efiling system or to a designated Dropbox account, as designated by the Court or the Circuit Clerk, as follows:
Page 14 | 4-4(f)(4) Rules and Procedures
If a motion is heard without prior notice under this rule, written notice of the hearing of the motion showing the title and number of the action, the name of the Judge who heard the motion, date of the hearing, and the order of the Court thereon, whether granted or denied, shall be served by the attorney seeking the order upon all parties not theretofore found by the Court to be in default for failure to plead thereto; and proof of service thereof shall be filed with the clerk within two (2) days after the hearing.
If a motion is heard without prior notice under this rule, written notice of the hearing of the motion showing the title and number of the action, the name of the Judge who heard the motion, date of the hearing, and the order of the Court thereon, whether granted or denied, shall be served by the attorney seeking the order upon all parties not theretofore found by the Court to be in default for failure to plead thereto; and proof of service thereof shall be filed with the clerk within two (2) days after the hearing.
Page 19 | Rule 5. Motions
A motion to reinstate must be filed within thirty days after the dismissal notice for the case to be redocketed.
Such cases shall not be redocketed if a motion to reinstate is not filed within thirty (30) days from the date of said notice.
Page 21 | 7-1 Dismissal for Want of Prosecution
Required Financial Affidavits must be filed by the earlier of the statutory proposed-parenting-plan deadline or at least five days before the contested-issues hearing, unless the Court orders otherwise.
Financial Affidavits, when required, shall be filed within the same time period set forth in 750 ILCS 5/602.10 for submitting proposed parenting plans, or at least five (5) days prior to the hearing on contested issues, whichever is sooner, or as otherwise ordered by the court.
Page 22 | 8-3 Financial Affidavit
If any issues are disputed, each party must file a statement of proposed disposition addressing all issues by the sooner of the referenced statutory period or at least five days before the contested-issues hearing, unless the court orders otherwise.
In addition to the Financial Affidavit required in Rule 8-3, if there are any issues in dispute, each party shall file a written statement of proposed disposition, addressing all issues (both agreed and contested), within the same time period set forth in 750 ILCS 5/602.10 for submitting proposed parenting plans, or at least five (5) days prior to the hearing on contested issues, whichever is sooner, or as otherwise ordered by the court.
Page 23 | 8-4 Statement of Proposed Disposition
A completed mediation’s report must be filed before the status date and within 14 days after the last mediation conference.
A Mediator Report, in compliance with 710 ILCS 35/7(b) must be filed prior to the status date (if mediation has completed) and within fourteen (14) days after the last day of the mediation conference
Page 29 | # 9-8 Mediator Report
The Clerk must reject a citation petition that is not accompanied by the proposed citation or proposed order.
If the petition is not accompanied by the proposed citation or the proposed order, the Clerk shall reject the petition.
Page 41 | # 11-11 Citation Proceedings
Filing deadlines for motions and pleadings that fall on a listed holiday are extended to the next business day of the Court.
The time for filing all motions and pleadings due to be filed on said holidays shall be extended to the next business day of said Court.
Page 1 | HOLIDAY / OBSERVED
Documents exempt from electronic filing must be filed during the Circuit Clerk’s regular business hours.
Any document exempt from electronic filing shall be filed during the regular business hours of the Circuit Clerk of the county in which the document is filed.
Page 12 | RULE 4. ADMINISTRATIVE RULES
5-3 Failure to Call Motions for Hearing. The burden of calling for hearing any motion previously filed is on the party making the motion. If any such motion is not called for hearing within ninety (90) days from the date it is filed, the court may strike the motion or set the motion for hearing.
5-3 Failure to Call Motions for Hearing. The burden of calling for hearing any motion previously filed is on the party making the motion. If any such motion is not called for hearing within ninety (90) days from the date it is filed, the court may strike the motion or set the motion for hearing.
Page 20 | 5-3 Failure to Call Motions for Hearing
An executor or administrator must present an account at any other times ordered by the Court.
(3) At such other times as the Court may order.
Page 41 | 11-8(a) When Required--Executor/Administrator
A guardian must present an account at any other times ordered by the Court.
(4) At such other times as the Court may order.
Page 41 | 11-8(b) When Required--Guardian
The Judge may extend or reduce the time for filing objections.
Time for filing of objections may be extended or reduced at the discretion of the Judge.
Page 5 | 1.3 Procedures
The request form specifies whether it is filed at least 14 days before the proceeding or less than 14 days before with an explanation.
4. This request for extended media coverage is filed: ☐ at least fourteen (14) days in advance of the proceeding identified above; OR ☐ less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the proceeding identified above because
Page 11 | EXHIBIT 1
Filing deadlines for motions and pleadings that fall on a holiday are extended to the next business day of the Court.
The time for filing all motions and pleadings due to be filed on said holidays shall be extended to the next business day of said Court.
Page 1 | Court Calendar and Holiday Closures
Filing deadlines for motions and pleadings that fall on a court holiday extend to the Court’s next business day.
The time for filing all motions and pleadings due to be filed on any holiday shall be extended to the next business day of the Court.
Page 1 | IN THE CIRCUIT COURT — TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
If a filed motion is not called for hearing within 90 days, the court may strike it or set it for hearing.
If any such motion is not called for hearing within ninety (90) days from the date it is filed, the court may strike the motion or set the motion for hearing.
Page 19 | 5-3 Failure to Call Motions for Hearing
The Clerk must give pro se parties and attorneys of record notice of a dismissal for want of prosecution within ten days after dismissal.
Upon dismissal of any cause for want of prosecution, the Clerk of the Court shall give all pro se parties and all attorneys of record notice of the dismissal within ten (10) days of the dismissal.
Page 21 | 7-1 Dismissal for Want of Prosecution
Guardians must present the required account within 13 months after letters issue, annually after the first account, within 30 days after their office ends, and at other times ordered by the Court.
Every guardian shall present the account and evidence required by Section 24-11 of the Illinois Probate Act: (1) Within 13 months after the issuance of letters; (2) Annually after the date of the first account; (3) Within 30 days after the termination of his office; and (4) At such other times as the Court may order.
Page 37 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
Executors and administrators must present the required account within 14 months after letters issue, annually after the first account, and at other times ordered by the Court.
Every executor and administrator shall present the account and evidence of disbursements required by Section 24-1 of the Illinois Probate Act: (1) Within 14 months after the issuance of letters; (2) Annually after the date of the first account; and (3) At such other times as the Court may order.
Page 37 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
After a properly accompanied citation petition is filed, the Circuit Clerk must file it of record and then present it and its proposed documents to the presiding judge for entry of the order.
Upon the filing of any petition for a citation as contemplated by Section 16-1 of the Illinois Probate Act, with the proposed citation and the proposed order required by Rule 11-11(a), the Circuit Clerk shall file such petition of record and then present the petition, the proposed citation and the proposed order to the presiding judge for entry of the order.
Page 41 | # 11-11 Citation Proceedings
The Presiding Judge may waive the advance-submission requirements for any document.
Notwithstanding the provisions of this rule, the Presiding Judge may, waive the requirements for submitting any document in advance.
Page 16 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Motions require notice under Supreme Court Rule 11 and filed proof of service under Supreme Court Rule 12.
Notice of Motions shall be given in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 11 and proof of service filed in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 12.
Page 18 | RULE 5. MOTIONS; 5-1 Notice of Hearing
Notice of a motion hearing generally must be served at least five business days before the hearing, with service completion determined by the stated 4:00 p.m. cutoff and method-specific conditions.
Except as otherwise provided in these rules, service of a notice of hearing of any motion shall be completed no later than five (5) business days preceding the hearing, unless otherwise authorized by law or other local rule herein. If a notice of hearing is delivered before 4:00 p.m. by either personal service, e-mail or fax (with verification the other party has received said e-mail or fax), or by leaving it in the office notice is complete as of the day of delivery; if such notice is delivered at or after 4:00 p.m., then service of the notice is complete on the first court day following delivery.
Page 18 | RULE 5. MOTIONS; 5-1 Notice of Hearing
When a motion is heard without prior notice, the attorney seeking the order must serve written notice with the specified information on parties not in default and file proof of service within two days after the hearing.
If a motion is heard without prior notice under this rule, written notice of the hearing of the motion showing the title and number of the action, the name of the Judge who heard the motion, date of the hearing, and the order of the Court thereon, whether granted or denied, shall be served by the attorney seeking the order upon all parties not theretofore found by the Court to be in default for failure to plead thereto; and proof of service thereof shall be filed with the clerk within two (2) days after the hearing.
Page 19 | Rule 5. Motions
In civil matters, discovery requests must be served on the parties to whom they are directed, and a copy must not be filed with the Clerk.
In all civil matters an original request for discovery shall be made by serving such request upon the party or parties upon whom it is directed. A copy of the request shall not be filed with the Clerk of the Court.
Page 20 | Rule 6. Discovery
An attorney who submits a letter to the mediator about the case’s legal status, court orders, and unresolved issues must provide a copy to opposing counsel or the opposing party.
Each attorney may submit a letter to the mediator providing information with regard to the legal status of the case, including temporary or permanent orders which have been entered by the court and a statement of the unresolved legal issues. The attorney shall provide a copy of such letter to the opposing counsel or party.
Page 30 | 9-9 Litigation Status
The clerk must mail the account-due notice and the hearing date and time to estate counsel or, if there is no counsel, to the representative.
The clerk shall mail to the attorneys of record in the estate, or, if none, to the representative, a notice that the account is due together with a notice of the date and time for a hearing on the account.
Page 41 | 11-8(d)(1)
When a Rule to Show Cause issues, the clerk must mail notice of the contempt proceeding and its return date to all interested persons, including unpaid creditors.
At the time of the issuance of a Rule to Show Cause required by this rule, the Clerk shall mail notice of the pendency of the contempt proceeding, and return date thereof, to all persons interested in the administration of the estate, including unpaid creditors.
Page 41 | 11-8(d)(4)
Notice of an account hearing must be given to any ward, qualifying claimant, and other interested persons unless the person entitled to notice waives it.
Unless waived by the person entitled thereto, the notice of hearing shall be given to the ward (if any), to each claimant whose claim is filed and remains undetermined or unpaid (if any), and to all other interested persons (as defined by Section 1-2.11 of the Illinois Probate Act, if any).
Page 42 | 11-8(e)(1)
Notice of an account hearing must be given and served in accordance with Illinois Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12.
The notice of hearing shall be given and served in accordance with Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12.
Page 42 | 11-8(e)(3)
The opposing party must receive notice of a formal remote-appearance request.
A formal request for remote appearance must be made in writing five (5) working days before the scheduled hearing with notice to the opposing party.
Page 13 | 4-4 Remote Appearances
An objection to a scheduled remote hearing must be made by a timely filed motion properly noticed for hearing.
Once scheduled, any objection to proceeding by way of remote hearing shall be made by a timely filed motion properly noticed for hearing.
Page 14 | 4-4 Remote Appearances
Dispositive motions must allow the opposing party an opportunity to reply and cannot be heard within ten business days after service of notice and proof of service.
(d) Dispositive Motions. Proceedings under Sections 2-1005, 2-619 and 2-301(b) of the Code of Civil Procedure shall be in compliance with Supreme Court Rule 191 and 192. Dispositive Motions shall not be scheduled for hearing without the opportunity of the opposing party to reply. In no event shall any dispositive motion be heard within ten (10) business days of service of notice and proof of service as provided in Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12.
Page 19 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
Notice of a motion hearing generally must be served at least five business days before the hearing, with service completion determined by the delivery time and method stated in the rule.
(c) Time of Notice. Except as otherwise provided in these rules, service of a notice of hearing of any motion shall be completed no later than five (5) business days preceding the hearing, unless otherwise authorized by law or other local rule herein. If a notice of hearing is delivered before 4:00 p.m. by either personal service, e-mail or fax (with verification the other party has received said e-mail or fax), or by leaving it in the office of a party's attorney or at an unrepresented party's residence, then service of the notice is complete as of the day of delivery; if such notice is delivered at or after 4:00 p.m., then service of the notice is complete on the first court day following delivery.
Page 19 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
Notice of motions must be given under Supreme Court Rule 11, and proof of service must be filed under Supreme Court Rule 12.
(a) Notice Required. Notice of Motions shall be given in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 11 and proof of service filed in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 12.
Page 19 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
After a motion is heard without prior notice, the attorney seeking the order must serve written notice under Supreme Court Rule 11 on parties not in default and file proof of service with the clerk within two days after the hearing.
(c) Notice After Hearing. If a motion is heard without prior notice under this rule, written notice of the hearing of the motion showing the title and number of the action, the name of the Judge who heard the motion, date of the hearing, and the order of the Court thereon, whether granted or denied, shall be served by the attorney seeking the order upon all parties not theretofore found by the Court to be in default for failure to plead thereto; and proof of service thereof shall be filed with the clerk within two (2) days after the hearing. Notice shall be given in the manner and to the persons described in Supreme Court Rule 11.
Page 20 | 5-2 Ex Parte and Emergency Motions
Discovery requests must be served on the parties to whom they are directed.
In all civil matters an original request for discovery shall be made by serving such request upon the party or parties upon whom it is directed.
Page 21 | RULE 6. DISCOVERY
An attorney who submits a letter to the mediator must provide a copy to opposing counsel or the opposing party.
The attorney shall provide a copy of such letter to the opposing counsel or party.
Page 31 | 9-9 Litigation Status
When a Rule to Show Cause issues, the Clerk must mail notice of the contempt proceeding and its return date to all interested persons, including unpaid creditors.
(4) At the time of the issuance of a Rule to Show Cause required by this rule, the Clerk shall mail notice of the pendency of the contempt proceeding, and return date thereof, to all persons interested in the administration of the estate, including unpaid creditors.
Page 42 | 11-8(d) Periodic Accounting Not Filed
If an account is overdue, the Clerk must mail the attorneys of record—or, if there are none, the representative—a notice that the account is due and notice of the hearing date and time.
(1) The clerk shall mail to the attorneys of record in the estate, or, if none, to the representative, a notice that the account is due together with a notice of the date and time for a hearing on the account.
Page 42 | 11-8(d) Periodic Accounting Not Filed
A hearing notice must be given and served in accordance with Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12.
(3) The notice of hearing shall be given and served in accordance with Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12.
Page 43 | 11-10 Settlement of Claims
The requesting news media, or the media coordinator when multiple requests are filed, must send the prescribed notice and request copies to the listed recipients by 4:00 p.m. on the first court day after filing; failure to notify counsel and unrepresented parties may result in denial.
Using the form Notice of Filing of Request for Extended Media Coverage attached hereto as Exhibit 2, the news media who requests coverage or, if more than one request is filed, the media coordinator shall provide written notice of filing and a copy of the Request(s) for Extended Media Coverage to the following persons: 1. Attorneys of Record; 2. Parties appearing without counsel; 3. Trial Court Administrator for the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit; and 4. Judge presiding over the case for which extended media coverage is sought. The form Notice of Filing of Request for Extended Media Coverage and Request for Extended Media Coverage shall be transmitted no later than 4:00 p.m. the first court day following filing to the above-named parties. Failure to provide notice to all counsel of record and to parties appearing without counsel may result in denial of the request for extended media coverage.
Page 3 | 1.3 Procedures
When a witness files an objection, the Circuit Clerk must serve it on the listed persons and the media coordinator or news media.
If a witness files an Objection to Extended Media Coverage, the Circuit Clerk shall serve the objection on the persons listed in 1.3(b) above and to the media coordinator or news media.
Page 5 | 1.3 Procedures
Transmit notice of an objection to the Judge and Trial Court Administrator on the filing date, and to the other listed persons by 4:00 p.m. on the first court day after filing.
Notice of any objection shall be transmitted to the Judge and to the Trial Court Administrator on the date of filing, and to the other persons listed in 1.3(b) above no later than 4:00 p.m. on the first court day following the filing of the objection.
Page 5 | 1.3 Procedures
Parties must notify each witness they intend to call of the witness's right to object to extended media coverage.
Parties shall notify any witness they are intending to call at trial or hearing of the witness's right to object to extended media coverage.
Page 5 | 1.3 Procedures
If an extended media request is granted, later-added parties and newly disclosed witnesses must receive notice and an opportunity to object.
If granted, the duration of the permitted extended media request is within the Court's discretion, except that every party added or additional witnesses disclosed after such an order is granted must receive notice and have an opportunity to file an objection in the matter set forth herein.
Page 5 | 1.3 Procedures
A party filing an objection must serve it on the listed persons and media coordinator or news media using the attached Exhibit 4 notice form.
Any party filing an Objection to Extended Media Coverage shall serve the objection filed on the persons listed in 1.3(b) above and to the media coordinator or news media using the form Notice of Filing of Objection to Extended Media Coverage attached hereto as Exhibit 4.
Page 5 | 1.3 Procedures
A dispositive motion may not be heard until at least ten business days after service of notice and proof of service.
In no event shall any dispositive motion be heard within ten (10) business days of service of notice and proof of service as provided in Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12.
Page 18 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
Notice delivered before 4:00 p.m. by the specified methods is complete that day; notice delivered at or after 4:00 p.m. is complete on the first following court day.
If a notice of hearing is delivered before 4:00 p.m. by either personal service, e-mail or fax (with verification the other party has received said e-mail or fax), or by leaving it in the office of a party's attorney or at an unrepresented party's residence, then service of the notice is complete as of the day of delivery; if such notice is delivered at or after 4:00 p.m., then service of the notice is complete on the first court day following delivery.
Page 18 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
Except where law or another local rule provides otherwise, notice of a motion hearing must be served at least five business days before the hearing.
Except as otherwise provided in these rules, service of a notice of hearing of any motion shall be completed no later than five (5) business days preceding the hearing, unless otherwise authorized by law or other local rule herein.
Page 18 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
Motions require notice under Supreme Court Rule 11, and proof of service must be filed under Supreme Court Rule 12.
Notice of Motions shall be given in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 11 and proof of service filed in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 12.
Page 18 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
After a motion is heard without prior notice, the moving attorney must serve specified written notice on parties not in default and file proof of service within two days after the hearing.
If a motion is heard without prior notice under this rule, written notice of the hearing of the motion showing the title and number of the action, the name of the Judge who heard the motion, date of the hearing, and the order of the Court thereon, whether granted or denied, shall be served by the attorney seeking the order upon all parties not theretofore found by the Court to be in default for failure to plead thereto; and proof of service thereof shall be filed with the clerk within two (2) days after the hearing.
Page 19 | Rule 5. Motions
In civil matters, an original discovery request must be served on the party or parties to whom it is directed.
In all civil matters an original request for discovery shall be made by serving such request upon the party or parties upon whom it is directed.
Page 20 | 6-1 Discovery Compliance
An attorney who sends a case-status letter to the mediator must provide a copy to opposing counsel or the opposing party.
The attorney shall provide a copy of such letter to the opposing counsel or party.
Page 30 | # 9-9 Litigation Status
The notice of hearing must be given and served in accordance with Illinois Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12.
(3) The notice of hearing shall be given and served in accordance with Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12.
Page 39 | Rule 11
The opposing party must receive notice of a formal remote-appearance request.
A formal request for remote appearance must be made in writing five (5) working days before the scheduled hearing with notice to the opposing party.
Page 12 | 4-4 Remote Appearances(a)(i) How to request a remote appearance
For a dormant estate set for a status call, the Clerk may be directed to notify the attorney of record, the personal representative, or both, at their last known address.
Whenever the Court determines that there has been no activity in an estate for a period of not less than one (1) year, the Court may set the estate for status call and direct the Clerk to give notice of the time, date and place to the attorney of record, the personal representative, or both, at their last known address.
Page 41 | 11-7 Dormant Estates
Notice of the hearing on any account intended to be binding pursuant to Section 24-2 or Section 24-11 of the Illinois Probate Act shall be provided as follows: (1) Unless waived by the person entitled thereto, the notice of hearing shall be given to the ward (if any), to each claimant whose claim is filed and remains
Notice of the hearing on any account intended to be binding pursuant to Section 24-2 or Section 24-11 of the Illinois Probate Act shall be provided as follows: (1) Unless waived by the person entitled thereto, the notice of hearing shall be given to the ward (if any), to each claimant whose claim is filed and remains
Page 42 | 11-8(e) Notice of Accounting
A copy of the notice is provided to counsel of record, parties appearing without counsel, the Trial Court Administrator, and the presiding judge.
5. A copy of this notice is being provided by the undersigned to all counsel of record, parties appearing without counsel, the Trial Court Administrator, and the Judge presiding over the above proceeding.
Page 11 | EXHIBIT 1
For an estate with no activity for at least one year, the Court may direct the Clerk to notify the attorney of record, the personal representative, or both, at their last known address of a status call's time, date, and place.
Whenever the Court determines that there has been no activity in an estate for a period of not less than one (1) year, the Court may set the estate for status call and direct the Clerk to give notice of the time, date and place to the attorney of record, the personal representative, or both, at their last known address.
Page 37 | 11-7 Dormant Estates
Notice of the hearing on any account intended to be binding pursuant to Section 24-2 or Section 24-11 of the Illinois Probate Act shall be provided as follows: (1) Unless waived by the person entitled thereto, the notice of hearing shall be given to the ward (if any), to each claimant whose claim is filed and remains
Notice of the hearing on any account intended to be binding pursuant to Section 24-2 or Section 24-11 of the Illinois Probate Act shall be provided as follows: (1) Unless waived by the person entitled thereto, the notice of hearing shall be given to the ward (if any), to each claimant whose claim is filed and remains
Page 38 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
When issuing a Rule to Show Cause, the clerk must mail notice of the contempt proceeding and its return date to all persons interested in the estate, including unpaid creditors.
At the time of the issuance of a Rule to Show Cause required by this rule, the Clerk shall mail notice of the pendency of the contempt proceeding, and return date thereof, to all persons interested in the administration of the estate, including unpaid creditors.
Page 38 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
The clerk must mail the attorneys of record, or the representative if there are no attorneys, notice that the account is due and notice of the hearing date and time.
The clerk shall mail to the attorneys of record in the estate, or, if none, to the representative, a notice that the account is due together with a notice of the date and time for a hearing on the account.
Page 38 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Unless the Court orders otherwise, the Clerk must seal each Financial Affidavit presented for filing, with access limited to the stated courts, parties, attorneys of record, and persons the Court directs.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any Financial Affidavit presented for filing shall be sealed by the Clerk and shall be made available only to the Court, to an appellate court in which the proceedings are subject to review, to the parties and their attorneys of record, and to such other persons as the Court directs.
Page 22 | 8-3 Financial Affidavit
Unless the Court orders otherwise, the Clerk must seal filed Financial Affidavits and limit access to the specified persons.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any Financial Affidavit presented for filing shall be sealed by the Clerk and shall be made available only to the Court, to an appellate court in which the proceedings are subject to review, to the parties and their attorneys of record, and to such other persons as the Court directs.
Page 23 | 8-3 Financial Affidavit
Pretrial Progress Reports must be immediately impounded upon filing, are accessible only to counsel or parties of record absent a court order, and must be provided by the clerk to the defendant’s attorney or an unrepresented defendant upon filing.
All Pretrial Progress Reports filed by any Pretrial Services Officer shall be immediately impounded upon the filing of said Report by the Circuit Clerk of each county in the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit. Per Rule 4-3(a)(2) of the Rules of Practice of the Circuit Court of Illinois in the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit, "Impounded" means "[a] file or document which is accessible only to the attorney of record or the parties of record on a case; otherwise, the file or document is only accessible upon order of court." The Circuit Clerk's Office shall provide the defendant's attorney, or the defendant if unrepresented, with any Pretrial Progress Report upon the filing of such report.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER DIRECTING THE SEALING OF ALL PRETRIAL PROGRESS REPORTS
Pretrial Investigation Reports must be immediately impounded when filed, access is restricted to specified persons absent a court order, and the defendant or counsel must have a reasonable opportunity to review the report before specified hearings.
All Pretrial Investigation Reports filed by any Pretrial Services Officer shall be immediately impounded upon filing of said Report by the Circuit Clerk of each county in the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit. Per Rule 4-3(a)(2) of the Rules of Practice of the Circuit Court of Illinois in the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit, "Impounded" means "[a] file or document which is accessible only to the attorney of record or the parties of record on a case; otherwise, the file or document is only accessible upon order of court." The defendant's attorney, or the defendant if unrepresented, shall have a reasonable opportunity to review said Pretrial Investigation Report prior any bond hearing, bond review hearing, detention hearing, or other hearing in which conditions of pretrial release are requested to be set.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | ORDER DIRECTING THE SEALING OF ALL PRETRIAL INVESTIGATION REPORTS
Unless the Court orders otherwise, the Clerk must seal each filed Financial Affidavit and limit access to the specified persons.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, any Financial Affidavit presented for filing shall be sealed by the Clerk and shall be made available only to the Court, to an appellate court in which the proceedings are subject to review, to the parties and their attorneys of record, and to such other persons as the Court directs.
Page 22 | 8-3 Financial Affidavit
Filing Bundling Requirements
The person seeking to affect the parties’ marital status, or their attorney, must present the listed prove-up documents to the court in a single package before testimony begins.
It shall be the responsibility of the person seeking to affect the marital status of the parties, or his or her attorney, to present to the Court for prove-up, in a single package and prior to the commencement of any testimony, the following: (1) Proposed judgment order; (2) Fully completed Certificate of Dissolution, Declaration of Invalidity or Legal Separation; (3) Fully completed uniform order for payment of support or maintenance, if applicable; (4) Signed original of any written agreement of the parties that has been, or will be, testified to or that is to be incorporated in the Judgment or Declaration; (5) Obligor order for any fee to Circuit Clerk pursuant to 750 ILCS 5/711, if support or maintenance is ordered; (6) Certificate that the person seeking to affect the marital status of the parties has completed the parenting education program as provided in Supreme Court Rule 924, unless the Court waives this requirement or grants the parties additional time to complete this requirement.
Page 23 | 8-5 Requirements for Judgment
The person seeking to affect the parties' marital status, or counsel, must present the required prove-up materials together in one package before any testimony begins.
It shall be the responsibility of the person seeking to affect the marital status of the parties, or his or her attorney, to present to the Court for prove-up, in a single package and prior to the commencement of any testimony, the following:
Page 24 | 8-5 Requirements for Judgment
The person seeking to affect marital status or their attorney must present the required prove-up materials to the court in a single package before testimony begins.
It shall be the responsibility of the person seeking to affect the marital status of the parties, or his or her attorney, to present to the Court for prove-up, in a single package and prior to the commencement of any testimony, the following:
Page 23 | 8-5 Requirements for Judgment
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A dispositive motion cannot be scheduled for hearing unless the opposing party has had an opportunity to reply.
Dispositive Motions shall not be scheduled for hearing without the opportunity of the opposing party to reply.
Page 18 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A party lacking the technology needed for a remote hearing, or whose witness lacks it, must contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours in advance to request an in-person hearing.
If any party does not have access to the necessary technology or has a witness who will not have the necessary technology, that party shall contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled remote hearing with a request to have the hearing rescheduled for an in-person appearance at the appropriate physical courtroom.
Page 13
Requests to continue a remote hearing to another date or to appear in person must be made by a timely filed and properly noticed motion to continue.
Requests for a continuance to another date or for an in-person appearance at the appropriate physical courtroom shall be made by a timely filed and properly noticed motion to continue.
Page 14
Requests for Extension of Time to File. Requests for an extension of time to a definite date or for an order allowing the accounting in a particular estate less frequently than above provided shall be made by written request of the personal representative, or his or her attorney, specifying the reasons for the request. On a showing of good cause,
Requests for Extension of Time to File. Requests for an extension of time to a definite date or for an order allowing the accounting in a particular estate less frequently than above provided shall be made by written request of the personal representative, or his or her attorney, specifying the reasons for the request. On a showing of good cause,
Page 41 | 11-8(c) Requests for Extension of Time to File
A request to continue the hearing to another date or to appear in person must be made by a timely filed and properly noticed motion to continue.
Requests for a continuance to another date or for an in-person appearance at the appropriate physical courtroom shall be made by a timely filed and properly noticed motion to continue.
Page 15 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
A continuance motion must state whether it is agreed or contested; if contested, it must state the other party's objection reasons or, if there was no response, the movant's contact methods.
(f) Continuances. All motions for continuance shall set forth whether they are by agreement or contested. If contested, the movant shall set forth the other party's reasons for objection. If the other party has not responded then the movant shall set forth the methods in which they have tried to contact the other party.
Page 19 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
An extension or less-frequent accounting request must be made in writing with reasons; for good cause, the Court may consider it without notice or hearing, and may direct notice of a new hearing date to interested parties.
Requests for an extension of time to a definite date or for an order allowing the accounting in a particular estate less frequently than above provided shall be made by written request of the personal representative, or his or her attorney, specifying the reasons for the request. On a showing of good cause, this request may, in the Court's discretion, be considered by the Court without notice or hearing; provided, the personal representative, or his or her attorney, shall then be directed to provide notice to all interested parties of any new hearing date.
Page 42 | 11-8(c) Requests for Extension of Time to File
Matters scheduled for a court holiday are continued to the court’s next business day.
All matters returnable on any court holiday shall be continued to the next business day of the court.
Page 1 | Continuances and Filing Deadlines on Court Holidays
Matters returnable on a court holiday are continued to the next business day of the Court.
All matters returnable on any court holiday shall be continued to the next business day of the Court.
Page 1 | Court Calendar of the 24th Judicial Circuit for 2026
Matters scheduled for a court holiday are continued to the court’s next business day.
All matters returnable on any court holiday shall be continued to the next business day of the court.
Page 1 | Continuances and Filing Deadlines on Court Holidays
Requests to continue a remote hearing to another date or to appear in person must be made by a timely filed, properly noticed motion to continue.
Requests for a continuance to another date or for an in-person appearance at the appropriate physical courtroom shall be made by a timely filed and properly noticed motion to continue.
Page 14 | 4-4(e) Responsibilities
A party lacking the necessary technology must contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours before the remote hearing to request an in-person appearance.
If any party does not have access to the necessary technology or has a witness who will not have the necessary technology, that party shall contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled remote hearing with a request to have the hearing rescheduled for an in person appearance at the appropriate physical courtroom.
Page 14 | 4-4(e) Responsibilities
A continuance motion must state whether it is agreed or contested and, if contested, provide the other party’s objection reasons or, if there was no response, the movant’s contact attempts.
All motions for continuance shall set forth whether they are by agreement or contested. If contested, the movant shall set forth the other party's reasons for objection. If the other party has not responded then the movant shall set forth the methods in which they have tried to contact the other party.
Page 18 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
Matters scheduled for a listed holiday are continued to the next business day of the Court.
All matters returnable on said holidays shall be continued to the next business day of said Court.
Page 1 | Court Calendar of the 24th Judicial Circuit for the Year 2023
A poor video connection affecting only an attorney or party is not grounds to continue a remote hearing.
A poor video connection for an attorney or party alone is not grounds to continue a remote hearing.
Page 16 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
The presiding or assigned judge may continue a remote hearing to another time or place for good cause, including specified hearing-management, connection, or fairness concerns.
The presiding judge or the judge specifically assigned to a case shall retain the right at all times to continue a remote hearing to a different time or place, including a physical courtroom, for good cause, including but not limited to an unmanageable number of participants in the hearing, poor connections or other conditions that interfere with the ability of the court to conduct the remote hearing, or any other condition that unduly interferes with the rights of a party to a fair hearing.
Page 16 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
Mediation must be completed within seven weeks of the first conference, unless the court orders an extension or the parties stipulate to one.
(1) Mediation shall be completed within seven (7) weeks of the first mediation conference unless extended by the order of the court or by stipulation of the parties.
Page 34 | Rule 10. Civil Mediation
A poor video connection affecting only an attorney or party is not grounds to continue a remote hearing.
(13) All attorneys, parties and witnesses attending a remote hearing should ensure that they have a good connection sufficient to avoid a breakdown in the connection during the remote hearing. A poor video connection for an attorney or party alone is not grounds to continue a remote hearing.
Page 17
The presiding or assigned judge may continue a remote hearing to another time or place for good cause, including specified circumstances affecting the hearing.
(15) The presiding judge or the judge specifically assigned to a case shall retain the right at all times to continue a remote hearing to a different time or place, including a physical courtroom, for good cause, including but not limited to an unmanageable number of participants in the hearing, poor connections or other conditions that interfere with the ability of the court to conduct the remote hearing, or any other condition that unduly interferes with the rights of a party to a fair hearing.
Page 17
Matters scheduled for a holiday are continued to the next business day of the Court.
All matters returnable on said holidays shall be continued to the next business day of said Court.
Page 1 | Court Calendar and Holiday Closures
Matters scheduled for a court holiday are continued to the Court’s next business day.
All matters returnable on any court holiday shall be continued to the next business day of the Court.
Page 1 | IN THE CIRCUIT COURT — TWENTY-FOURTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
The presiding or assigned judge may continue a remote hearing to a different time or place, including a physical courtroom, for good cause.
The presiding judge or the judge specifically assigned to a case shall retain the right at all times to continue a remote hearing to a different time or place, including a physical courtroom, for good cause, including but not limited to an
Page 16 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
A poor video connection affecting only an attorney or party is not grounds to continue a remote hearing.
A poor video connection for an attorney or party alone is not grounds to continue a remote hearing.
Page 16 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
A personal representative or attorney must make a written extension request stating reasons; for good cause, the Court may consider it without notice or hearing and direct notice of any new hearing date to interested parties.
Requests for an extension of time to a definite date or for an order allowing the accounting in a particular estate less frequently than above provided shall be made by written request of the personal representative, or his or her attorney, specifying the reasons for the request. On a showing of good cause, this request may, in the Court's discretion, be considered by the Court without notice or hearing; provided, the personal representative, or his or her attorney, shall then be directed to provide notice to all interested parties of any new hearing date.
Page 38 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
Matters scheduled for a listed holiday are continued to the next business day of the Court.
All matters returnable on said holidays shall be continued to the next business day of said Court.
Page 1 | HOLIDAY / OBSERVED
The mediator may adjourn and reschedule a mediation conference at any time, and parties present at the adjourned conference need not receive further notification.
(f) Adjournments. The mediator may adjourn the mediation conference at any time and may set times for reconvening the adjourned conference. No further notification is required for parties present at the adjourned conference.
Page 34 | Rule 10. Civil Mediation
Chambers Communication Rules
A party lacking necessary technology must contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours before the remote hearing to request an in-person hearing.
If any party does not have access to the necessary technology or has a witness who will not have the necessary technology, that party shall contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled remote hearing with a request to have the hearing rescheduled for an in person appearance at the appropriate physical courtroom.
Page 15 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit