Circuit Court of Perry County, Illinois (24th Judicial Circuit)
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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- A personal representative or attorney seeking an extension to a definite date or less frequent accounting must make a written request specifying the reasons, and the following text requires a showing of good cause.
- A request to continue a remote hearing to another date or for an in-person appearance must be made by a timely filed and properly noticed motion to continue.
- A poor video connection affecting only an attorney or party does not by itself justify continuing a remote hearing.
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Request must include
- A party lacking the necessary technology for itself or a witness must contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours before the remote hearing to request rescheduling for an in-person appearance.
- A party lacking necessary technology for itself or a witness must contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours before the remote hearing to request an in-person hearing; a continuance or in-person appearance request must also be made by a timely filed, properly noticed motion to continue.
- 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.
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Document Format Requirements24 rules
For any exhibit or other document greater than four pages long, page numbers must be inserted electronically within the PDF (not handwritten).
All submissions shall be submitted in PDF format;
(vi) For any exhibit or other document greater than four pages long, page numbers must be inserted electronically within the PDF (not handwritten).
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.
(i) All submissions shall be submitted in PDF format;
(i) All submissions shall be submitted in PDF format;
(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;
(ii) The subject line for a submission email shall include the case number and the last name of at least one party;
(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).
All submissions shall be submitted in PDF format;
Each proposed exhibit shall be submitted as a separate file with a file name that reflects the party offering it and the exhibit number;
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;
(b) The Financial Affidavit shall be in the current form designated by the Illinois Supreme Court.
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.
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;
Each proposed exhibit shall be submitted as a separate file with a file name that reflects the party offering it and the exhibit number;
The Financial Affidavit shall be in the current form designated by the Illinois Supreme Court.
(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;
(ii) The subject line for a submission email shall include the case number and the last name of at least one party;
(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;
(vi) For any exhibit or other document greater than four pages long, page numbers must be inserted electronically within the PDF (not handwritten).
The Financial Affidavit shall be in the current form designated by the Illinois Supreme Court.
The Financial Affidavit shall be in the current form designated by the Illinois Supreme Court.
Document Filing Requirements189 rules
An index of exhibits, if any, shall be included that states the number of pages for each exhibit;
DocumentExhibits
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.
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
Notice of a motion hearing held without prior notice must identify the action, judge, hearing date, and whether the motion was granted or denied.
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;
DocumentNotice Of Motion Hearing
Counsel must file a certification describing the discovery requests and showing service, with identical requests to multiple parties permitted in one certification.
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. If identical requests are made of multiple parties, they may be included in one certification.
DocumentDiscovery Service Certification
In civil matters, counsel must file a certification of discovery compliance with the clerk that describes the documents provided in response to the request.
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.
DocumentDiscovery Compliance Certification
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.
DocumentMotion
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.
DocumentStatement Of Proposed Apportionment
Unless the Court orders otherwise, parties must file a Financial Affidavit in family cases involving a dispute over parental responsibilities or a modification of related prior orders.
(a) Filing of Financial Affidavit. 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.
DocumentFinancial Affidavit
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.
DocumentInitial Pleadings
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.
DocumentStatement Of Proposed Apportionment
The prove-up package must include the listed judgment, certificates, applicable support order, qualifying agreement, and fee order; the parenting-education certificate is required unless waived or additional time is granted.
(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.
DocumentProve Up Package
If any issues are disputed, each party must file a proposed disposition addressing all issues by the sooner of the statutory deadline or at least five days before the contested-issues hearing, unless the court orders otherwise.
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.
DocumentStatement Of Proposed Disposition
The Mediator Report must state whether the parties reached an agreement; session details and attendees; whether mediation was terminated or suspended; fee and payment information; whether further sessions are recommended; nonprivileged, nonconfidential relevant information; and whether any party lacked counsel.
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 direct the parties to pay said amount and establish what percentage each party will pay; (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.
DocumentMediator Report
(b) Filing a Motion. Any such motion must be supported by an affidavit setting forth specific facts as to why mediation should be terminated.
DocumentMotion To Terminate Mediation
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
DocumentPetition To Probate
a certification by a qualified translator that the translation of the will is true and correct.
DocumentPetition To Probate
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.
DocumentPetition For Admission Of Will To Probate
The proof of heirship shall be made by any person with sufficient knowledge of facts from which heirship can be determined.
DocumentProof Of Heirship
When a petition for admission of a will or for letters of administration is filed, heirship must be proved by specified witness testimony or an affidavit under Section 5-3 of the Probate Act.
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.
DocumentProof Of Heirship
When a will is handwritten, the petitioner shall file a typewritten copy of the will along with the petition to probate
DocumentPetition To Probate
The date and place of death of the decedent;
DocumentAffidavit Of Heirship
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.
DocumentPetition To Probate
The affidavit’s concluding section must trace each heir’s per stirpes relationship to the decedent.
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."
DocumentAffidavit Of Heirship
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.
DocumentAffidavit Of Heirship
Whether the decedent left a surviving spouse.
DocumentAffidavit Of Heirship
An assertion of any unknown heirs or addresses which shall specifically state what diligent efforts have been made to ascertain the same.
DocumentAffidavit Of Heirship
The affidavit shall specifically state that there are no other children, born or adopted.
DocumentAffidavit Of 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.
DocumentAffidavit Pursuant To Section 5-3 Of The Probate Act
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.
DocumentAffidavit Of Heirship
The affidavit shall specifically state that there are no other descendants, born or adopted.
DocumentAffidavit Of Heirship
The affidavit shall specifically state that there are no other brothers, sisters or the descendants of any deceased brother or sister, born or adopted.
DocumentAffidavit Of Heirship
The names of all children, if any, born or adopted by the decedent.
DocumentAffidavit Of Heirship
The manner in which the affiant is related to the decedent.
DocumentAffidavit Of Heirship
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.
DocumentAffidavit Of Heirship
The date of death and the descendants, born or adopted, if any, of any deceased child.
DocumentAffidavit Of Heirship
The representative's bond must be in writing and signed by the representative, even when security is excused.
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.
DocumentBond
A guardian's petition to use estate funds for support, comfort, or education must state the estate's present value, the ward's annual income, and the expenditure's purpose, and list the specified payments and assistance received.
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.
DocumentPetition
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,
DocumentBond
A verified petition to settle an action in which a minor or ward will receive settlement proceeds must include the listed occurrence, defendant, insurance, injury, expense, and medical-report information.
(a) Contents of Petition. 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.
DocumentVerified Petition
(2) The notice of hearing shall contain the time, date, place and nature of the hearing
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
The order entered approving settlement shall provide for the distribution of the settlement funds and the filing of vouchers signed by recipients of any portion of the settlement proceeds within a time prescribed by the court.
DocumentSettlement Approval Order
The court shall continue the case to a specific date for the purpose of having a voucher from the financial institution filed.
DocumentFinancial Institution Voucher
The receipts or vouchers shall account for the total sum approved and obtained in settlement.
DocumentSettlement Receipt Or Voucher
A citation petition presented for filing must include a proposed citation with a return date coordinated with the Clerk and a proposed order granting the petition and directing issuance of the citation.
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.
DocumentCitation Petition
Where annuity payments or income are payable prior to the beneficiary reaching majority age, the order approving settlement shall provide that such payments be made only to the estate of the minor; that they not be expended, transferred or withdrawn from the estate without leave of court; and the order shall require the filing of proof of payment of such periodic or partial distributions by the guardian of the minor.
DocumentSettlement Approval Order
(v) An index of exhibits, if any, shall be included that states the number of pages for each exhibit; and
DocumentExhibit Index
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Materials intended for the court’s review at a remote hearing must be submitted at least 48 hours before the hearing through the county e-filing system or a 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 | (f)(4) Rules and Procedures
A mediation 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 | 9-4(e) Written Agreements
Documents intended for consideration at a remote hearing must be submitted through the county efiling system or a designated Dropbox account, as designated 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 | (f)(4) Rules and Procedures
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 | Rule 6. Discovery
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 | Rule 6. Discovery
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 | Written Agreements
Documents intended for court review at a remote hearing must be submitted electronically at least 48 hours before the hearing through the county e-filing system or a 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 | (f) Rules and Procedures
Documents exempt from electronic filing must be filed during the relevant 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 12 | 4-2 Filing of Documents
Documents intended for review or consideration at a remote hearing must be submitted through the county efiling system or a designated Dropbox account 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 Remote Appearances
After an exhibit is admitted at a hearing, the Circuit Clerk must upload it to the official court record through the Circuit's 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, agreements, stipulations, 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
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
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 11 | Rule 4. Administrative Rules
Materials intended for the court’s review 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 | (f)(4) Rules and Procedures
The Clerk must notify all pro se parties and attorneys of record of a dismissal for want of prosecution within ten days.
(b) Notice. 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 | RULE 7. PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE
A motion to reinstate must be filed within thirty days after notice of dismissal to permit redocketing.
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 | RULE 7. PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE
When required, Financial Affidavits must be filed by the proposed-parenting-plan deadline or at least five days before the contested-issues hearing, whichever is sooner, unless the Court orders otherwise.
(d) Time for Filing. 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 | RULE 8. SPECIAL RULES PERTAINING TO FAMILY CASES
The proposed disposition statement is due by the sooner of the statutory parenting-plan deadline or at least five days before the hearing on contested issues, unless the court orders otherwise.
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.
Page 22 | Rule 8-4 Statement of Proposed Disposition
A Mediator Report must be filed before the status date if mediation is complete and within 14 days after the last day of the 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 mediator must file a report stating whether the parties reached an agreement within fourteen days after mediation terminates.
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 — Report of Mediator
Executors and administrators must present an account and evidence of disbursements annually after the first account.
Annually after the date of the first account;
Page 40 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
Executors and administrators must present the required account and evidence of disbursements within 14 months after letters issue.
Within 14 months after the issuance of letters;
Page 40 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
A guardian must present the required account and evidence within 30 days after the termination of the guardian's office.
Within 30 days after the termination of his office;
Page 40 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
Guardians must present the required account and evidence within 13 months after letters issue.
Within 13 months after the issuance of letters;
Page 40 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
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
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 44 | 11-11(a) Proposed Citation and Order
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 11 | Rule 4-2 Filing of Documents
A written remote-appearance request must be made at least 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 | Rule 4-4(a)(i) How to request a remote appearance
Documents intended for the court’s review or consideration at a remote hearing must be submitted through a designated channel 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 | (f)(4) Rules and Procedures
A motion to reinstate must be filed within 30 days after notice of dismissal to avoid the case not being 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 | Rule 7. Pre-Trial Procedure
When required, Financial Affidavits must be filed by the proposed-parenting-plan deadline or at least five days before the contested-issues hearing, whichever is sooner, 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 | Rule 8. Special Rules Pertaining to Family Cases
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
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 mediator must file a report stating whether the parties reached an agreement within 14 days after mediation terminates.
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 | Report of Mediator
An executor or administrator must present the required account and disbursement evidence within 14 months after issuance of letters.
Within 14 months after the issuance of letters;
Page 40 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
A guardian must present the required account and evidence within 13 months after issuance of letters.
Within 13 months after the issuance of letters;
Page 40 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
A guardian must present the required account and evidence within 30 days after termination of office.
Within 30 days after the termination of his office; and
Page 40 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
An executor or administrator must present an account annually after the date of the first account.
Annually after the date of the first account;
Page 40 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
Every executor and administrator must present the account and disbursement evidence required by the Illinois Probate Act at the specified intervals and 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:
Page 40 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
Every guardian must present the account and evidence required by the Illinois Probate Act at the specified intervals and other times ordered by the court.
Every guardian shall present the account and evidence required by Section 24-11 of the Illinois Probate Act:
Page 40 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
Unless the court excuses the requirement, the petitioner must file receipts for all amounts spent within 30 days after the withdrawal order is entered.
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
Documents exempt from electronic filing must be filed during the regular business hours of the county Circuit Clerk.
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
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
Remote hearing submissions must be provided at least 48 hours before the scheduled 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 | (f) Rules and Procedures
The plaintiff must inform the Court of a custody or parental-responsibility dispute when filing the initial pleadings or as soon as the dispute becomes known.
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.
Page 23 | 8-2 Notice of Dispute as to Child Custody or Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
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 23 | 8-3 Financial Affidavit
The proposed-disposition statement is due by the earlier of the statutory parenting-plan deadline or at least five days before the contested-issues hearing, unless otherwise ordered.
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 24 | 8-4 Statement of Proposed Disposition
If mediation has completed, the Mediator Report must be filed before the status date and within 14 days after the last day of the 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 30 | 9-8 Mediator Report
The mediator must file a report with the court within fourteen days after mediation terminates.
(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 35 | RULE 10. CIVIL MEDIATION
Mediation must be completed within seven weeks of the first conference unless extended by court order or party stipulation.
(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 35 | RULE 10. CIVIL MEDIATION
The Clerk must send pleadings in covered proceedings by incarcerated individuals to the Resident Circuit Judge or designee for review before issuing summons.
Upon filing of pro se proceedings by an individual incarcerated in a penal institution (including petitions seeking mandamus, habeas corpus, common law writ of certiorari, post judgment petitioners pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-1401 or any other civil litigation, but excluding post-conviction proceedings which are filed in the original criminal case and governed by the Post-Conviction Hearing Act 725 ILCS 5/122 et seq), the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall, prior to the issuance of summons, direct the pleadings to the Resident Circuit Judge, or his designee, for Judicial review.
Page 47 | 12. SPECIAL RULES REGARDING INCARCERATED INDIVIDUALS
Documents exempt from electronic filing must be filed during the relevant 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 12 | 4-2 Filing of Documents
Documents for court review or 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 | 4-4 Remote Appearances
A dispositive motion may not be heard until at least ten business days after service of the 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
A motion to reinstate must be filed within 30 days of the notice of dismissal to permit redocketing.
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 parenting-plan deadline under 750 ILCS 5/602.10 or 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 has completed and within fourteen days after the last day of the mediation conference.
(a) 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 Clerk must reject a citation petition that is not accompanied by both the proposed citation and 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
After filing a citation petition with the required proposed citation and order, the Circuit Clerk must file it of record and then present the materials to the presiding judge.
(b) Procedure Upon Filing. 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
When no appeal is pending and no action of record has occurred for one year, the Court may dismiss for want of prosecution; redocketing requires good cause and leave of Court.
(a) Procedure. In all cases where no appeal is pending and there has been no action of record for a period of one (1) year, the Court may summarily dismiss the cause of action for want of prosecution and it shall not thereafter be redocketed without good cause shown and leave of Court.
Page 21 | RULE 7. PRE-TRIAL PROCEDURE
Executors and administrators must present the required account and evidence of disbursements at other times ordered by the court.
At such other times as the Court may order.
Page 40 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
An executor or administrator must also present an account at other times the court orders.
At such other times as the Court may order.
Page 40 | 11-8 Periodic Accounting
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
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
Failure to provide the Rule 8-5(a) package before the hearing or establish jurisdiction may result in the matter not being heard at the requested time.
Failure to provide said package to the Court prior to the hearing as set forth in Rule 8-5(a), or failure to establish jurisdiction of the court over all parties and the subject matter, may result in the Court not hearing the matter at the requested time for hearing.
Page 24 | 8-5 Requirements for Judgment
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Unless an exception applies, serve a motion hearing notice at least five business days before the hearing; delivery before 4:00 p.m. is complete that day, while delivery at or after 4:00 p.m. is complete the next court day.
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 17 | Rule 5. Motions; 5-1 Notice of Hearing
A motion notice must be given 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 17 | Rule 5. Motions; 5-1 Notice of Hearing
A dispositive motion cannot be heard until at least ten business days after service of the 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 17 | Rule 5. Motions; 5-1 Notice of Hearing
After a motion is heard without prior notice, the attorney seeking the order must serve a notice containing the specified information on parties not found in default and file proof of service within two days after the hearing.
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
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 | Rule 6. Discovery
The clerk must mail the attorneys of record, or the representative if there are no attorneys of record, notice that the account is due and notice of the account 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 40 | Rule 11-8(d)(1)
When a Rule to Show Cause issues, the clerk must mail all persons interested in the estate administration, including unpaid creditors, notice of the contempt proceeding and its return date.
(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 40 | Rule 11-8(d)(4)
Notice of the 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 41 | Rule 11-8(e)(3)
Unless waived, notice of the hearing must be given to any ward, each claimant with a filed claim that remains undetermined or unpaid, and all other interested persons as defined by the Illinois Probate Act.
(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 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 41 | Rule 11-8(e)(1)
The opposing party must receive notice of a formal request for remote appearance.
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 | Rule 4-4(a)(i) How to request a remote appearance
Unless these rules, law, or another local rule provides otherwise, a motion hearing notice 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 | Rule 5. Motions; 5-1 Notice of Hearing
A hearing notice delivered before 4:00 p.m. by the specified methods is complete that day; one 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 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
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
After a motion is heard without prior notice, the attorney seeking the order must serve written notice with specified information on nondefaulting parties 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 | Notice After Hearing
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 | Rule 6. Discovery
The Clerk must notify all pro se parties and attorneys of record of a dismissal for want of prosecution within 10 days of 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 | Rule 7. Pre-Trial Procedure
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 30 | 9-9 Litigation Status
When a Rule to Show Cause is issued, 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 41 | Rule 11-8(d)(4)
The clerk must mail the attorneys of record, or the representative if there are none, 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 41 | Rule 11-8(d)(1)
Unless waived, notice of the hearing must be given to any ward, qualifying claimants, and all other interested persons.
(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 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 | Rule 11-8(e)(1)
Notice of the 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 42 | Rule 11-8(e)(3)
Notice service is complete on the delivery day if delivered before 4:00 p.m. by a specified method, and otherwise on the first court day after delivery.
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
Motions must be noticed 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 19 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
Unless an exception applies, notice of a motion hearing must be served no later than 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 19 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
After a motion is heard without prior notice, the attorney seeking the order must serve the required written notice on parties not in default and file proof of service with the clerk 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 20 | 5-2 Ex Parte and Emergency Motions
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 21 | RULE 6. DISCOVERY
An attorney who submits a letter to the mediator must provide a copy to opposing counsel or the opposing party.
(c) Attorney Letter to Mediator. 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 31 | # 9-9 Litigation Status
When the Court considers a qualifying extension request without notice or hearing, it must direct the personal representative or attorney to notify all interested parties of any new hearing date.
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
The notice of hearing 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 | 11-8
Motions require notice under Supreme Court Rule 11 and a proof of service 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 18 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
Unless an exception applies, notice of a motion hearing must be served at least five business days before the hearing.
(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.
Page 18 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
After a motion is heard without prior notice, the attorney seeking the order must serve specified written notice on nondefaulting parties 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
If the Court considers an extension request without notice or hearing, the personal representative or counsel must notify all interested parties of any new hearing date.
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(c) Requests for Extension of Time to File
When a Rule to Show Cause issues, the Clerk must mail notice of the contempt proceeding and its return date to all persons interested in the estate, 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 38 | 11-8(d)(4) Periodic Accounting Not Filed
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.
(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 38 | 11-8(d)(1) Periodic Accounting Not Filed
The 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.
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Unless waived by the person entitled to notice, a hearing on an account intended to be binding must be noticed to the ward, if any, and each claimant whose filed claim 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 39 | 11-8(e) Notice of Accounting
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.
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
After at least one year of estate inactivity, the court may set a status call and direct the clerk 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 40 | 11-7 Dormant Estates
After at least one year of estate inactivity, the court may set a status call and direct the clerk 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 40 | 11-7 Dormant Estates
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
A motion objecting to a scheduled remote hearing must be 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
Notice delivered before 4:00 p.m. by the listed methods is complete that day; notice delivered at or after 4:00 p.m. is complete the first court day after delivery.
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
An attorney submitting 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 30 | 9-9 Litigation Status
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 of the 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
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Unless the Court orders otherwise, the Clerk must seal each filed Financial Affidavit and make it available only to specified courts, parties, their attorneys, and persons directed by the Court.
(c) Sealing of Financial Affidavits. 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 | RULE 8. SPECIAL RULES PERTAINING TO FAMILY CASES
Unless the Court orders otherwise, the Clerk must seal filed Financial Affidavits, which may be accessed only by the specified persons or others directed by the Court.
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 | Rule 8. Special Rules Pertaining to Family Cases
Unless the Court orders otherwise, the Clerk must seal filed Financial Affidavits and limit access to the listed persons and others directed by the Court.
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
Unless the Court orders otherwise, the Clerk must seal filed Financial Affidavits, which may be accessed only by the specified courts, parties, attorneys, and persons directed by the Court.
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 that person's attorney, must present the listed 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 22 | Rule 8-5 Requirements for Judgment
The person seeking to affect the parties’ marital status or their attorney must present the required prove-up documents together 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 | Rule 8-5. Requirements for Judgment
The person seeking to affect the parties' marital status or their attorney must present the required prove-up documents together 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 24 | 8-5 Requirements for Judgment
For prove-up, the person seeking to affect marital status or their attorney must present the listed documents to the court in one 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
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A dispositive motion may not be scheduled for hearing until 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 17 | Rule 5. Motions; 5-1 Notice of Hearing
A dispositive motion cannot be heard within ten business days after service of the 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 19 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
A dispositive motion may not be scheduled for hearing without giving the opposing party an opportunity to reply.
Dispositive Motions shall not be scheduled for hearing without the opportunity of the opposing party to reply.
Page 19 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
A dispositive motion may not 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
Unless the parties or attorneys agree otherwise, motions are argued before the assigned judge, who may decide any pending motion without argument.
Any motion, unless otherwise agreed to by the parties or attorneys, shall be argued before the judge assigned to the case. The assigned Judge may, in his or her discretion, rule on any pending motion without argument.
Page 17 | Rule 5. Motions; 5-1 Notice of Hearing
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A party lacking the necessary technology for itself or a witness must contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours before the remote hearing to request rescheduling for 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 13 | (e) Responsibilities
A request to continue a remote hearing to another date or for an in-person appearance 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 | (e) Responsibilities
A personal representative or attorney seeking an extension to a definite date or less frequent accounting must make a written request specifying the reasons, and the following text requires 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.
Page 40 | Rule 11-8(c)
A party lacking necessary technology for itself or a witness must contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours before the remote hearing to request an in-person hearing; a continuance or in-person appearance request must also be made by a timely filed, properly noticed motion to continue.
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. 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 13 | (e) Responsibilities
A continuance motion must state whether it is by agreement or objection; if the other party has not responded, the movant must describe attempts to contact them.
All motions for continuance shall set forth whether they are by 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 | Rule 5. Motions; 5-1 Notice of Hearing
A personal representative or attorney seeking an extension to a definite date or less frequent accounting must submit a written request stating the reasons, and good cause is required.
(c) 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 | Rule 11-8(c)
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.
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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.
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A continuance motion must state whether it is agreed or contested and, if contested, provide the opposing party's objection reasons or the movant's contact attempts if there was no response.
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
A request to extend the accounting deadline or account less frequently must be written and explain its reasons; for good cause, the Court may consider it without notice or hearing.
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
A party lacking the necessary technology for a remote hearing must contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours beforehand 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 Remote Appearances
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 | 4-4 Remote Appearances
A continuance motion must state whether it is agreed or contested; if contested, it must give the opposing party’s objection reasons or, if there was no response, the contact methods attempted.
(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 18 | 5-1 Notice of Hearing
An extension or less-frequent-accounting request must be written and state its reasons; for good cause, the Court may consider it without notice or hearing, and notice of any new hearing date must then be given 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(c) Requests for Extension of Time to File
A poor video connection affecting only an attorney or party does not by itself justify continuing 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 mediator may adjourn a mediation conference at any time and set a time to reconvene; parties present at the adjourned conference need no 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 | Adjournments
The presiding or assigned judge may continue a remote hearing to another time or place for good cause, including unmanageable attendance, poor connections, or conditions affecting the court’s ability to conduct the hearing or a party’s right to a fair hearing.
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 | 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 17 | Rules of the Twenty-Fourth Judicial Circuit
The presiding or assigned judge may continue a remote hearing to another 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 an attorney or party alone 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 the listed circumstances.
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
Chambers Communication Rules
A party may request a remote appearance by contacting the circuit clerk. The clerk will provide access information for the case type.
A party may request a remote appearance by contacting the circuit clerk. The clerk will provide access information for the case type.
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