Circuit Court of Randolph County, Illinois (24th Judicial Circuit) Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

CRITICAL

Dispositive motions must allow the opposing party an opportunity to reply and may not be heard within ten business days after service of notice and proof of service.

(d) Dispositive Motions. Proceedings under Sections 2-1005, 2-619 and 2-301(b) of the Code of Civil Procedure shall be in compliance with Supreme Court Rule 191 and 192. Dispositive Motions shall not be scheduled for hearing without the opportunity of the opposing party to reply. In no event shall any dispositive motion be heard within ten (10) business days of service of notice and proof of service as provided in Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12.

WARNING

(e) Argument on Motions. 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.

(e) Argument on Motions. 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.