15th Judicial Circuit Court, Ogle County, Illinois Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

CRITICAL

File the supporting brief with a dispositive motion; absent a contrary order, file opposition within 28 days, and file a permitted reply within the time set by the Court.

Briefs in support of dispositive motions shall be filed with the motion. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, responsive briefs in opposition to dispositive motions shall be filed no later than 28 days after the dispositive motion is filed. Replies to responsive briefs may be allowed in the discretion of the Court and, if allowed, shall be filed within the time allowed by the Court.

WARNING

The Court may allow replies to opposition briefs, which must be filed within the time the Court allows.

Replies to responsive briefs may be allowed in the discretion of the Court and, if allowed, shall be filed within the time allowed by the Court.

INFO

The Court may, in its discretion, decide a motion on submitted briefs without oral argument or a hearing.

At the discretion of the Court, a motion may be taken by the Court by submission only, with each party submitting briefs and the Court ruling without oral argument or hearing.

INFO

A settlement conference with the Court is recommended within 30 days after discovery is completed in a civil case.

Within 30 days of discovery being completed in a civil case, it is recommended that a settlement conference be conducted with the Court to explore the possibility of settlement and to determine if the issues can be narrowed.