Circuit Court of Pope County, Illinois (1st Judicial Circuit) Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

CRITICAL

A party opposing a covered motion must submit an answering memorandum within ten days of filing, stating the reasons for opposition and citing relevant authorities.

Any party that opposes such a motion shall within ten days of its filing submit an answering memorandum containing the reasons for opposition together with citations of relevant authorities

WARNING

After the ten-day period expires, the clerk refers the motion papers and case file to the court, and there is no oral argument unless the court orders it.

Upon expiration of the 10-day period, the clerk will refer the motion papers and the case file to the court for appropriate disposition. There will be no oral arguments unless ordered by the court.

WARNING

Non-evidentiary pre-trial and post-trial motions in civil cases are set for oral argument only when authorized by the presiding judge.

Non-evidentiary pre-trial and post-trial motions in civil cases will only be set for oral argument when authorized by the judge presiding.

INFO

Ex parte or emergency motions and motions made under stipulations for agreed orders may be presented without a setting.

Ex parte or emergency motions and motions in accordance with stipulations for agreed orders may be presented without a setting.