Circuit Court of Peoria County, Illinois (10th Judicial Circuit)
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Document Format Requirements14 rules
Documents presented 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.
The mediation report must use the mandatory form.
Court's wording
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.tiled with the Clerk o(the Court.
The notice shall be made on a document separate from any motions presented.
The parties shall cooperate on the use of electronic format discovery responses.
All answers to written discovery requests shall be prepared so that the documents being responded to immediately precede the answer.
- Discovery responses
Formatting
- •The documents being responded to must immediately precede the answer
The parties shall cooperate on the use of electronic format discovery requests.
The refunding bond shall be in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk.
However, a party shall not bind the brief on the left side or include a cover.
Formatting
- •Do not include a cover
All orders granting, denying, or limiting extended media coverage should be entered using the Extended Media Coverage Order form authorized by the Illinois Supreme Court (Appendix D of the Policy).
This rule does not apply to criminal or juvenile delinquency proceedings.
(b) Forms. The court may prescribe forms to be used for reports of a receiver.
Requester may use the forms approved by the Illinois Supreme Court or other form in compliance with the statute and rule.
Document Filing Requirements98 rules
The objection shall be submitted using the Objection of Party to Request for Extended Media Coverage form authorized by the Illinois Supreme Court (Appendix B of the Policy).
The request shall be submitted using the Extended Media Coverage Request Form authorized by the Illinois Supreme Court (Appendix A of the Policy).
The objection shall be submitted using the Objection of Witness to Request for Extended Media Coverage of Testimony form authorized by the Illinois Supreme Court (Appendix C of the Policy).
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.
A party or attorney must file a written appearance, which may be incorporated into another filing, containing the specified contact and identification information; self-represented parties must include their specified 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. All subsequent filings shall comply with this rule.
A motion hearing notice must include the specified case, court, motion, service, filing, and—if applicable—reserved hearing-time information.
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).
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.
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.
The excerpt lists the judgment amount, due-diligence or refusal facts, and mailed notice as items relating to the motion.
Court's wording
(1) The amount, stating the judgment balance, the accrued interest, and costs; (2) That after the exercise of due diligence that judgment creditor and his attorney cannot be found or that the judgment creditor or his attorney fails or refuses to deliver a satisfaction of judgment upon being tendered the amount due; and (3) The notice of the motion has been sent by mail to the judgment creditor and his attorney at their last known address.
The receiver’s inventory must detail all estate property and identify property within the receiver’s possession or control.
Court's wording
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.
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.
(b) Appraisal by Receiver. If no appraisers are appointed, the receiver shall investigate the value of the property of the estate and show in the inventory the value of the several items listed as disclosed by the investigation.
A bond backed by a corporate or association surety will be approved only if the surety files a certified copy of its Illinois license with the clerk.
Court's wording
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.
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 covered cases involving economic issues, all parties must file a mandatory-form financial affidavit.
Court's wording
(a) 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.
In covered failure-to-pay proceedings, the petitioner must file the mandatory-form Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause and serve it with the petition.
Court's wording
(b) 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. Personal service of process shall be utilized.
The circuit clerk must attach the prescribed case-management conference notice 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.
(a) 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 shall attach the Approved Parent Education Notice to each case management conference notice.
- Document
- Case management conference notice
Must include
- •Attach the Approved Parent Education Notice
A mediator shall provide proof of completion to the chief circuit judge or judicial coordinator.
Mediators must secure and maintain professional liability insurance which covers the mediation process and provide proof thereof to the chief circuit judge or judicial coordinator.
Prior to the commencement of mediation, all participants in the mediation shall sign a confidentiality agreement prescribed by these rules.
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.
When no probate or administration petition has been filed, a person seeking a declaration of heirship or dependency must file a petition stating the listed identifying, 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.
The inventory shall include the legal description of each parcel of real estate, and the street and number, if any.
Descriptions of certificates of stock shall include the number of shares and class of shares and the exact corporate title.
Unless the original is lost or destroyed, it shall be exhibited to the court at the hearing.
Each claim that is founded upon a written instrument shall be accompanied by a copy of the written instrument.
Descriptions of notes in the inventory must include the specified amount, balance, date, maturity, maker, interest, endorsement, and security details.
Court's wording
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.
Each cause-of-action description must identify the person, the nature of the claim, 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 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.
If the claim is allowed, a notation of the allowance shall be made on the original instrument.
The compliance report must be accompanied by the receipt or voucher evidencing payment and delivery of the share.
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.
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.
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.
If the share is not paid and delivered within 90 days or a court-granted extension, the representative or attorney-in-fact must produce and file the county treasurer’s voucher or receipt evidencing deposit.
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 legal representative shall file said receipt and certificate with his vouchers.
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.
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.
A representative, attorney-in-fact, or assignee must present satisfactory evidence that the principal is entitled to the share and that the representative 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.
Objections to accounts, reports, awards, etc., shall be in writing and shall specify all grounds of objection.
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.
Before distribution within six months after letters issue, the inventory must be filed, a current account approved and filed, accrued costs paid, and evidence presented that allowed claims are paid or sufficient funds remain to pay all claims and warrant distribution.
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. 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.
Such notice shall be in writing accompanied by a copy of the account except where notice is to be given by publication.
The notice must state the hearing’s time, place, and nature and include substantially the specified statement about the binding effect of an approved account.
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.”
Proof of such notice shall be filed with the clerk of this court on or before the date of the hearing.
If an heir at law of an intestate or legatee of a testate estate shall be a minor or shall die or be adjudicated a disabled adult, such fact shall be set forth in any petition requesting authority to make distribution.
A final account must be verified and include statements addressing court costs, claims, and assessed Illinois and federal estate taxes, as well as receipts for allowed claims that have been paid.
Court's wording
No final account of any estate shall be approved unless it shall be verified and shall include: (1) A statement that all court costs have been paid. (2) A statement that all claims filed have been allowed or dismissed, together with a list of claims allowed and not yet shown paid of record. (3) Receipts of claimants showing paid claims which have been allowed. (4) A statement that Illinois Estate Tax which has been assessed has been paid or adequate provision has been made for its payment. (5) A statement that Federal Estate Tax which has been assessed has been paid or adequate provision has been made for its payment.
When the person’s name or residence is unknown and cannot be determined with due diligence, the executor or administrator must file an affidavit to that effect with the clerk.
Court's wording
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.
The attorney for the representative shall certify in writing as a part of the petition that in his opinion, based upon the facts and law applicable thereto, the proposed settlement is just and proper.
On the final settlement of a ward’s estate when the person entitled to the estate is the ward, the guardian will not be discharged unless the guardian exhibits to the court a receipt in full and entry of appearance waiving notice of hearing executed by the ward.
A petition for leave to settle the specified personal-injury or wrongful-death claim must be executed by the legal representative or another interested person.
Court's wording
Each petition for leave to settle a cause of action for personal injuries sustained by a ward or a cause of action for the wrongful death of a person whose estate is in the course of administration shall be executed by the legal representative or any other interested person.
If appointed as guardian ad litem when the estate representative has not employed independent counsel, the attorney must investigate the proposed settlement, report findings and recommendations in writing, and comply with 10th Cir. R. 68 before final action.
Court's wording
In the event there is no independent attorney employed by the representative of the estate, the court will suggest that the representative employ an independent attorney to investigate and make recommendations; but if the representative does not employ an independent attorney, then the court may on its own motion appoint an attorney as guardian ad litem to investigate the merits of the proposed settlement, and to report in writing his findings and recommendations and to otherwise comply with 10th Cir. R. 68 before final action is taken.
No settlement on behalf of a minor or incompetent will be authorized unless a report of the attending physician or surgeon is filed with the petition stating the nature and extent of the injury, and in case of minors, the minor appears in open court unless excused by the court for good cause shown.
In an accounting action if the court finds a party is entitled to an accounting, it shall order all parties obligated to account to file written accounts.
A guardian’s petition to use a substantial part of the ward’s estate for comfort, support, or education must state the estate’s current value, the ward’s annual income, and any prior authorization for the same purpose.
Court's wording
Each guardian's petition to apply any substantial part of the ward's estate for the comfort, support or education of the ward or other persons entitled to support from the ward, shall state the value of the estate at the time the petition is being filed, the annual income available to the ward and the amount of the last authorization for the expenditure on behalf of said ward for the same purpose, if any.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Discovery responses and related 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 must not be filed with the clerk.
No discovery requests shall be filed with the clerk.
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
Civil-case documents must be electronically filed with the clerk unless the Illinois Supreme Court exempts them.
Consistent with the Illinois Supreme Court Order M.R. 18368, as amended from time to time, and Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9, 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(a)
Quasi-criminal cases, including traffic, ordinance violation, conservation, and civil law violation cases, cannot be filed electronically.
Quasi-criminal case types (Traffic, Ordinance Violation, Conservation, and Civil Law Violations) cannot be electronically filed.
Page 1 | Rule 17(a)
The cited Supreme Court e-filing rules, orders, and standards are mandatory for use in the Tenth Judicial Circuit.
The following rules, orders, and standards governing e-filing have been promulgated by the Supreme Court of Illinois and the provisions of which are mandatory for use in the 1oth Judicial Circuit:
Page 1 | Rule 17(c)
Third parties, including the listed individuals and organizations, 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(d)
Criminal and juvenile case documents may be filed electronically through eFileIL only after the case has been initiated and assigned a case number.
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.
Page 1 | Rule 17(a)
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Anyone seeking extended media coverage must be credentialed before submitting the coverage notice.
All persons who wish to petition for Extended Media Coverage must be credentialed prior to submitting a notice for media coverage.
Page 3 | E. Media Credentialing
Requests must be filed with the circuit clerk at least seven days before the proceeding, unless the court prescribes shorter notice or the proceeding was scheduled less than seven days ahead.
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. 3. 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 stating its reasons within three days after receiving notice, unless the court prescribes otherwise; the court may also allow an oral objection.
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. The court may also allow oral objections.
Page 4 | G. Objections to Extended Media Coverage
A summary judgment motion may not be heard until 10 days after service of its notice, unless the parties agree or the court orders otherwise.
Except by agreement or prior order of court, a motion for summary judgment will not be heard until 10 days after service of the notice of motion.
Page 12 | Rule 22(e) Summary judgment
A party who appears without service of summons must plead within the time that would apply if summons were 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 | Rule 21(b) Time to plead
Proof of service must be filed with the clerk within 48 hours after the hearing.
proof of service thereof shall be filed with the clerk within 48 hours after the hearing.
Page 13 | Rule 23(a)
A receiver must file a detailed report and inventory within 30 days of appointment.
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 and additional reports annually.
The receiver shall file his first report at the time of filing his inventory and additional reports annually thereafter.
Page 16 | Rule 36 Reports for receivers
The receiver must file a final report when the receivership terminates.
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 and shall be served on all parties.
Page 17 | Rule 42 Financial affidavits and affidavits of amount due
The panel’s recommendation must be mailed to the chief circuit judge within 45 days after 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 panel hearing on a mediator complaint must take place within 160 days after the complaint is filed.
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
The mediator must file a report with the clerk within 10 days after mediation is completed or terminated.
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(c)
Executors, administrators, and guardians must file their address with the clerk when subscribing their oath and record address changes 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 | PROBATE COURT, Rule 62
Proposed written interrogatories must be filed before the hearing.
Proposed written interrogatories shall be filed prior to the hearing.
Page 26 | PROBATE COURT, Rule 64
The representative or attorney-in-fact must present a compliance report with the distribution receipt or voucher within 90 days, unless the court allows an extension during that 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 | PROBATE COURT
After objections to a written accounting are filed, all other parties must answer or otherwise plead 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.
Page 33 | Accounting action
Accounting objections must be filed within the time fixed by the court or they are waived.
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. Any objections not reduced to writing and timely filed are waived.
Page 33 | Accounting action
The cited statutory time restrictions are tolled until further order, including when the court determines 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
Continuances under this Order are excluded from speedy-trial computations under the cited 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
Within 90 days, or an extension allowed by the court during that period, the representative or attorney-in-fact must present a compliance report and evidence that the distributive share was paid and delivered to the rightful distributee.
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
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 ofwitness to a will
Applicable speedy-trial computations and statutory time restrictions are tolled until further order of the Supreme Court.
To the extent any speedy trial computations and statutory time restrictions are implicated, same shall be tolled until further Order (e.g., Sup. Ct. Order M.R. 30370) of the Supreme Court
Page 1 | Jury trials.
A trial continuance caused by the Supreme Court orders is excluded from speedy-trial computations.
Per Supreme Court Order(s) M.R. 30370, any trial continuance occasioned by such Orders shall be excluded from speedy trial computations.
Page 1 | CIRCUIT-WIDE RESTRICTIONS ON TRIALS AND ACCESS TO COURTHOUSES ARE CONTINUED THROUGH MAY 2020
Applicable statutory time restrictions are tolled until further order of the Supreme Court.
Statutory time restrictions applicable to same shall be tolled until further order of the Supreme Court.
Page 1 | CIRCUIT-WIDE RESTRICTIONS ON TRIALS AND ACCESS TO COURTHOUSES ARE CONTINUED THROUGH MAY 2020
All affidavits filed under the rule must be supplemented in a timely manner.
All affidavits filed herein shall be timely supplemented.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 42(c)
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(a)
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(a)
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
The court may order the receiver to file special reports.
Special reports may be ordered by the court,
Page 16 | Rule 36 Reports for receivers
All affidavits filed in these proceedings must be supplemented timely.
(c) All affidavits filed herein shall be timely supplemented.
Page 18 | Rule 42 Financial affidavits and affidavits of amount due
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.
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
Within seven days after the required documents are filed, the clerk must follow 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 court’s 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
Interested persons may propose cross-interrogatories at the hearing or within additional 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.
Page 26 | PROBATE COURT, Rule 64
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Counsel or a self-represented party seeking to introduce a witness's testimony must notify the witness of the coverage request or its approval.
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 simultaneously notify the requestor, court media liaison, counsel of record, and unrepresented parties.
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 requestor must simultaneously notify the court media liaison, counsel of record, and unrepresented parties.
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
Copies of a written appearance must be served using the manner required for copies of pleadings.
Copies of the appearance shall be served in the manner required for the service of copies of pleadings.
Page 11 | Rule 21(a) Appearance of parties
Motion hearing notice must be served in the manner and on the persons specified by the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
Notice shall be given in the manner and to the persons described in Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
Page 12 | Rule 22(c) Manner of service
Notice served personally or by facsimile must be delivered at least two full business days or 48 hours before the hearing, whichever period is greater.
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 | Rule 22(d) Time of notice
Notice sent by mail must be deposited on or before the third court day preceding 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 | Rule 22(d) Time of notice
When a motion for change or substitution of judge is filed, a copy must be served on the judge sought to be removed.
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 | Rule 22(c) Manner of service
Documents presented to the court with a motion must be served with the hearing notice, or the notice must state that 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 | Rule 22(b) Content of notice
Written notice stating the hearing time, date, and place must be given to specified parties for all motions, except for actions on the daily trial call, during trial, or as provided by statute.
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 | Rule 22(a) Notice required
After an emergency or legally ex parte motion is heard, or an order is entered, without prior notice, the attorney obtaining the order must serve notice containing the specified hearing and ruling information on the eligible parties and follow Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11.
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)
If a motion heard without prior notice is denied, notice must be given as required by 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)
Notice of the motion must be sent by mail to the judgment creditor and the creditor’s 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 filed not less than seven (7) days before the date of the hearing and shall be served on all parties.
Page 17 | Rule 42 Financial affidavits and affidavits of amount due
The affidavit must be served with the petition, and personal service of process must be used.
(b) 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. Personal service of process shall be utilized.
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.
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(c)
Interested persons proposing cross-interrogatories must give court-directed notice of the hearing on them.
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.
Page 26 | PROBATE COURT, Rule 64
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 | PROBATE COURT, Rule 65
A person seeking to depose a witness to a will must give court-directed notice of the hearing to each heir, legatee, and devisee whose name and post office address appear 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 | PROBATE COURT, Rule 64
A guardian ad litem’s filed report 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 | PROBATE COURT
A demand for payment or delivery of property must be written and served on the executor, administrator, or guardian in the manner used for serving 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
Notice generally must be given under Supreme Court Rule 105 at least 10 days before the hearing; notice to a person residing outside the continental United States must be sent by air mail at least 20 days before the hearing, and publication notice follows the separate publication procedure.
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 29 | Rule 74(a)(3)
Notice of a hearing on a guardian’s current or final account must be given to the specified claimants, ward or deceased ward’s representatives and heirs, and, when entitled, the relevant government representative.
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)
If a person’s name or residence is unknown and cannot be ascertained with due diligence, the executor or administrator must file an affidavit with the clerk and publish notice at least once in a county newspaper 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)
The legal representative or attorney must serve notice of the dependency petition and hearing on the persons specified by statute, including health-care or funeral-service providers unless payment for those 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 — Settlement of personal injury and wrongful death cases
Before presenting a petition to recover money deposited with the county treasurer by court order, 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 — Withdrawal of money on deposit with the county treasurer (recovery of escheated property)
An application for review of an administrative agency decision must be served with process 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
Notice of the specified final-account or binding-current-account hearing must be given to all persons described in Section 24-2 of the Probate Act.
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 — Accounts-procedure
Notice must be given at least 10 days before the hearing in the manner provided by Supreme Court Rule 105, except when notice is by publication.
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,
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 74 — Accounts-procedure
Serve the written demand on the executor, administrator, or guardian in the manner provided for service of motions.
by serving written demand on the executor, administrator, or guardian in the manner provided for services of motions.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 70 — Demand on executor, administrator, or guardian to pay money or deliver property
A person seeking to depose a will witness must give hearing notice as directed by the court to each listed heir, legatee, and devisee whose name and post-office address appear 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 ofwitness to a will
Interested persons must give notice of the hearing on cross-interrogatories as directed by the court.
and shall give such notice of the hearing thereon as the court may direct.
Civil cases
Page 4 | Rule 64 Deposition ofwitness to a will
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
The clerk must send 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 Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause must be served 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(b)
Personal service of process is required.
Personal service of process shall be utilized.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 42(b)
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(a)
For each 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
Parties must cooperate in exchanging pleadings electronically.
The parties shall cooperate in exchanging pleadings in electronic format.
Page 12 | Rule 21(c)
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
The party serving written discovery must provide one copy 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
Brief-copy requirements and service need only comply with the cited rules.
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
The Sheriff may send a defendant’s new report date to the defendant’s last known address by regular mail.
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 | 9. Sheriff
The PCSO may provide an alternate report date by delivering it directly to the detainee, and 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. Any sentence to the PCJ
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. Any sentence to the PCJ
If no objection is filed, the court will sign the proposed orders without an appearance, and the clerk will forward a copy of the order to the requester as required by statute.
The court will sign the proposed orders without appearance of interested persons if no objection has been filed, and the clerk will forward a copy of said order pursuant to statute and to the requester.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Courtroom 203, Expungement / Sealing Procedure
Filing Fees and Waivers
No filing fee is charged for a coverage request or an objection to 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
A party may disclose a guardian ad litem’s report only to a party, unless the court grants leave.
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 | PROBATE COURT
A guardian ad litem’s filed report must be 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 | PROBATE COURT
Filing Bundling Requirements
The request, certificate of service, and proposed order must be submitted together or the clerk will reject the filing with an explanation.
When filing a request to expunge or seal records, a requester shall file the request, a certificate of service by the circuit clerk, and a proposed order to expunge and or seal. 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
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
All jury trials in Marshall, Putnam, and Stark Counties are suspended and continued until further order.
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.
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Other June jury-trial requests will be continued, and any resulting continuance involving speedy-trial implications will be excluded from speedy-trial computations while applicable statutory time limits are tolled.
All other trial requests will be continued. 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 | 8. Jury trials
When remote hearings cannot be conducted, the court may continue cases, including trials, with the specified speedy-trial calculations and statutory time restrictions excluded or tolled.
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. All in custody transfers of detainees
In-custody criminal cases take priority; other trial requests will be continued, and applicable continuances are excluded from speedy-trial computations while 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 | 8. Jury trials
Scheduled matters in the categories listed in this section, with court dates through April 17, 2020, are postponed.
The following cases, matters and trials which have court dates presently set through April 17, 2020, are postponed
Page 1 | 1. The following cases, matters and trials
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.
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 | PROBATE COURT
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.
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 | PROBATE COURT
An extension of the 90-day period is available only if allowed by the court 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.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Rule 69 Attorneys-in-fact and representatives of foreign countries
Attorneys and self-represented litigants are encouraged to agree on new pretrial and trial settings.
The attorneys and self-represented litigants are encouraged to agree upon new pre-trial and trial settings.
Page 1 | CIRCUIT-WIDE RESTRICTIONS ON TRIALS AND ACCESS TO COURTHOUSES ARE CONTINUED THROUGH MAY 2020
Chambers Communication Rules
Defendants must notify the Sheriff’s office and Circuit Clerk’s office when their address changes.
All defendants have an obligation to notify the Sheriffs office and Circuit Clerk' s office of a change of address.
Page 3 | 9. Sheriff
Self-represented litigants must promptly notify the circuit clerk’s office of an address change and know their next court date.
Note: 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 | New dates will be rescheduled
Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Stark County - (309) 286-5941
Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Stark County - (309) 286-5941
Page 1 | 2026 Courtroom Assignments & Contact Info
Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Tazewell County - (309) 477-2214
Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Tazewell County - (309) 477-2214
Page 1 | 2026 Courtroom Assignments & Contact Info
Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Peoria County - (309) 672-6000
Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Peoria County - (309) 672-6000
Page 1 | 2026 Courtroom Assignments & Contact Info
Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Putnam County - (815) 925-7016
Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Putnam County - (815) 925-7016
Page 1 | 2026 Courtroom Assignments & Contact Info
Contact courtroom clerks only for scheduling purposes.
Only contact courtroom clerks for scheduling purposes.
Page 1 | 2026 Courtroom Assignments & Contact Info
Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Marshall County - (309) 246-6435
Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office. Marshall County - (309) 246-6435
Page 1 | 2026 Courtroom Assignments & Contact Info
The party preparing a hearing or deposition notice must make a good-faith effort to coordinate a mutually convenient time with the court, opposing counsel, and self-represented litigants.
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
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 are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the respective courtroom clerk via email
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
(if you do not know the email address call (309) 477-2214 to obtain it)
(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
Litigants are responsible for knowing their next court date, and 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 | 5. Court date inquiries
For information about the possible phone option for contacting the Circuit Clerk, call (309) 286-5941.
Note, a phone option may exist. For more information, call (309) 286-5941.
Page 2 | If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant
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 represented by an attorney, contact your attorney. 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 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 represented by an attorney, contact your attorney. 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 are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant
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 in connection with a court case, and you are unable to appear because of the above restrictions
Each litigant is responsible for knowing their next court date.
It is always a litigant's responsibility to know of his/her next court date
Page 2 | 5. Court date inquiries
Self-represented litigants must keep the Circuit Clerk advised of their current address.
a Self-represented litigant (SRL), to keep the Circuit Clerk advised ofyour current address.
Page 2 | 5. Court date inquiries
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 at the courthouse
A phone option may exist for contacting the Circuit Clerk; callers seeking information by phone are directed to (309) 246-8604.
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 at the courthouse
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 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 | If You Are Unable to Appear
If you are scheduled for jury duty, contact the Jury Administrator at (309) 672-6076.
If you are scheduled for jury duty, contact the Jury Administrator at (309) 672-6076.
Page 2 | If You Are Unable to Appear
Ifyou are scheduled to meet with an Adult Probation or Pre-Trial officer (309-672-6018) or a Juvenile Probation officer (309-672-6080) please contact the office at the number listed herein.
Ifyou are scheduled to meet with an Adult Probation or Pre-Trial officer (309-672-6018) or a Juvenile Probation officer (309-672-6080) please contact the office at the number listed herein.
Page 2 | If You Are Unable to Appear
Participants seeking to appear remotely at an otherwise in-person proceeding must request it in writing or in person at least three business days beforehand; email may be used if the Court allows it.
Case participants who w ish to appear remotely for a future court appearance where the proceeding is otherwise scheduled to be in-person shall make such a request to the Court in writing or in-person. Th e requirement of " in writing" may include email correspondence if allowed by the Court. Said request must be made at least three business days prior to the court proceeding.
Page 5 | (f) How to request a remote proceeding
Rescheduled dates are coordinated among the listed parties and court offices, or mailed by the courtroom clerk to a party’s last known address.
New dates will be rescheduled between parties/counsel of record, the State' s Attorney's office, the Public Defender' s office and the courtroom clerk, or directly by courtroom clerk via mailing (e.g. TR cases) to the last known address of a party.
Page 1 | New dates will be rescheduled
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.
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
Members of the public with an in-person hearing scheduled during this period are instructed to contact their attorney, court advocate, or the circuit clerk’s office by phone, online, 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
Check with the courtroom judge or clerk for details about court operations, as some courthouses may have reduced staff.
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
Self-represented litigants unsure of their next court date should contact the respective Circuit Clerk's office or visit their 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
Contact the individual courtroom or clerk for details about remote hearings.
Remote hearings are still expected to be conducted with increased frequency via phone and video conference. Contact the individual courtroom/clerk for details.
Page 1 | 2. Limitations
If no individual courtroom procedure orders are published, attorneys and self-represented litigants may contact 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 | 2. Limitations
Self-represented litigants may use the listed county websites or phone numbers to inquire about their next court date.
To inquire as to your next court date, talk to your attorney, or if an SRL, you may contact: a) Peoria County: www.judicial.peoriacounty.org/Portal or (309) 672-6984. 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 c) Marshall County: www.judici.com (select Marshall County) or (309) 246-6435 d) Putnam County: www.judici.com (select Putnam County) or (815) 925-7016 e) Stark County: www.judici.com (select Stark County) or (309) 286-5941
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Individuals who cannot attend a hearing because of the listed restrictions are strongly encouraged to contact the appropriate Circuit Clerk for instructions; county-specific contact 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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For information about paying certain traffic tickets by mail or credit card online, 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.
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For details about county and courtroom schedules, contact the individual courtroom or clerk.
Each County and courtroom are different and will have their own schedule as approved by its respective judge who have been directed by the undersigned to gradually allow more in person matters. Remote hearings are still encouraged where feasible as approved by its respective judge. The goal is to gradually increase in person access in the courtroom or their environs, all complying with those safety precautions described in paragraph 6 below. The situation will be re- evaluated regularly as it continues to evolve considering the vaccine distribution, COVID-19 metrics, and input from stakeholders including local public health departments. Contact the individual courtroom/clerk for details.
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To check the next court date, litigants may ask their attorney; self-represented litigants may use the listed county court websites or call the listed numbers (Tazewell has separate numbers for traffic and other cases).
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. 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. c. Marshall County: www.judici.com (select Marshall County) or (309) 246-6435. d. Putnam County: www.judici.com (select Putnam County) or (815) 925-7016. e. Stark County: www.judici.com (select Stark County) or (309) 286-5941.
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If no individual courtroom standing orders are published, attorneys and self-represented litigants may contact the courtroom about procedure and scheduling.
Specific standing Orders of individual courtroom procedure may be in existence and published on the Tenth' s website at www.l Othcircuitcourtil.org. If none, attorneys/self-represented litigants may communicate with each individual courtroom as before pandemic concerning matters of procedure and scheduling.
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Those wishing to use the computers for online 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.
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Appointments with the Tazewell law librarian may be scheduled by phone at (309) 477-5790.
In Tazewell, appointments may be scheduled with the law librarian at (309) 477-5790.
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The Marshall County Circuit Clerk’s phone number is provided as a resource for information and assistance with remote proceedings.
Phone: (309) 246-6435
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The Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s phone number is provided as a resource for information and assistance with remote proceedings.
Phone: (309) 672-6000
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