Circuit Court of Saline County, Illinois (1st Judicial Circuit)
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Adjournments
- All matters set for trial in the First Judicial Circuit are continued for 60 days from March 20, 2020.
- Criminal matters set for trial are continued for 60 days from March 20, 2020, and the resulting delay is not attributable to the State or the defendant for section 103-5 purposes.
- Chief Judges may continue trials until further order of the Illinois Supreme Court.
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Document Format Requirements4 rules
The proponent, of any exhibit requested to go to the jury during deliberations, shall provide the Court a paper copy of the same.
- File type
- Paper
- Exhibits
Exhibits shall be marked and not use duplicative numbering.
Respondents: Letters with the case number. Example: Ex. A 25-DC-1
Petitioners: Numbers with the case number. Example: Ex. 1 25-DC-1
Document Filing Requirements34 rules
Unless the Court directs otherwise, whenever a written order or judgment is required, the attorney or the prevailing party shall promptly prepare and present a draft to the court, with proof of service on opposing counsel.
All summonses, notices, and court orders setting court dates where case participants have the option to appear remotely shall include the following: (1) the Zoom Meeting ID and Password and (2) the courthouse address and courtroom number.
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
The clerk shall refuse to file any pleading which is not signed and/or accompanied by a proof of service.
Every such motion shall be accompanied by a proposed order.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Each such motion shall specifically set forth its factual and legal basis. Each such motion shall contain or be accompanied by a short, concise statement containing the citation of any legal authority the movant may wish the court to consider.
An indirect civil contempt proceeding may begin with a verified petition for an order to show cause that specifically identifies the violated order provision, the violation, and the acts needed to purge contempt.
Court's wording
A proceeding for indirect civil contempt may be initiated by the filing of a petition for order to show cause why the respondent should not be held in contempt. The petition shall be verified and set forth with particularity that portion of the order that is alleged to have been violated, the nature of the violation, and the acts required of the respondent to purge the contempt.
In small claim cases, the "Notice to Defendants" required on the summons by Supreme Court Rule 101(b)(1) shall set out the text of Rule 3.1.
Upon an adjudication of civil contempt, a written judgment shall be promptly prepared and filed which specifies the contumacious conduct, the sanctions imposed, and the means by which the contemnor may purge himself.
Before an order to show cause may issue for any other claim of alleged indirect civil contempt, the petition must be supported by affidavit meeting the requirements of Supreme Court Rule 191.
The order to show cause shall set a time and place for the respondent to appear and show cause.
Before imposing sanctions against a pro se litigant in child-support nonpayment proceedings, or other cases when the court requires it, the court must determine willfulness and provide contempt notice and an opportunity to complete a financial affidavit on Chief Judge-approved forms.
Court's wording
In civil contempt proceedings involving the non-payment of child support, or in any other type of cases as required in the discretion of the court, prior to the imposition of sanctions against a pro se litigant, the court shall determine whether the non-payment of was willful. The court shall provide the pro se litigant with a notice regarding contempt and an opportunity to complete a financial affidavit. The notice and affidavit will be on forms approved by the Chief Judge.
Prior to approval of attorney’s fees in a case based upon personal injuries to a minor or a disabled person the Court shall require the submission of a sworn petition setting forth: A. the terms of employment; B. the services rendered; C. the customary and usual charges for such services; and D. any special circumstances which might bear on the question of fees.
Counsel shall file a certificate of compliance with discovery orders.
- Document
- Certificate of compliance
Must include
- •Local rule certificate
Disclosures made pursuant to Supreme Court Rules 412 and 413, and Sections 114-9 and 114-10 of the Code of Criminal procedure, shall not be filed with the clerk of the court except with prior leave of court for good cause shown.
Any party filing a pleading by leave of court or referred to in 2.(c.) or (d.) above shall immediately cause it to be presented to the trial judge for setting of hearing.
Prior to the commencement of mediation, all participants in the mediation shall sign the confidentiality agreement prescribed by these rules.
Unless mediation has sooner terminated, the mediator shall before the continued case management conference, file with the Circuit Clerk a report describing the progress of mediation in general terms.
Promptly upon conclusion of mediation, the mediator shall file with the Circuit Clerk a report, on a form provided by the Chief Judge, specifying any issues on which agreement was reached or whether the matter has concluded unsuccessfully. The report shall not specify the reasons for the inability of the parties to reach agreement.
If an agreement is reached, it shall be reduced to writing and signed by the parties or their agents before termination of mediation.
If a full agreement is reached, the report of the mediator shall so state and shall identify those individuals designated to complete and submit all documents necessary to the conclusion of the agreement.
The mediator shall report to the court in writing whether or not an agreement was reached by the parties. The report shall designate, "full agreement", "partial agreement" or "no agreement". The report shall be signed by the mediator
If no agreement is reached, the mediator shall so report without comment or recommendation.
If a partial agreement is reached, the report of the mediator shall state which claims have been resolved and which claims have not been resolved.
The report shall also identify those individuals designated to complete and submit all documents necessary to the conclusion of those claims resolved by agreement.
A Certification for Exemption From E-filing shall be filed with the court-in person or by mail-and include a certification under section 1-109 of the Code of Civil Procedure. The court shall provide, and parties shall be required to use, a standardized form expressly titled "Certification for Exemption From E-filing" adopted by the Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice.
The filed document shall be endorsed with the clerk's electronic file mark setting forth, at a minimum, the identification of the court, the clerk, the date, and the time of filing.
All proposed orders submitted by an attorney shall include on the bottom left side of the last page of the order the name of the attorney/law firm, address, phone number and attorney registration number of the attorney who submitted the order.
Proposed orders submitted pursuant to Local Rule 1.12 shall only be presented following a ruling by the Court and direction for one party to submit a proposed order or after an agreement is read on the record and approved by the Court.
6. All pleadings shall accurately reflect that the sale shall be conducted by the Williamson County Circuit Clerk.
At the beginning of a criminal remote proceeding, the judge should make a record and inquire whether the defendant knows of and waives the right to be physically present in court.
Court's wording
In criminal proceedings, the defendant has a constitutional right to be present in court at every stage in the proceedings. The judge should make a record at the beginning of the proceeding and inquire whether he defendant is aware of his or her right to be physically present in court and whether he or she is waiving that right.
Except for motions for summary judgment, which are governed by statute and not subject to this rule, any party that desires to present testimony or other evidence to support or oppose a motion (where authorized by law) should so indicate in the motion or answering memorandum. The matter may then be set for hearing.
The party responsible for service of the discovery material shall retain the original and become the custodian.
If the court determines that good cause is not shown, the court shall enter an order to that effect stating the specific reasons for the determination and ordering the litigant to e-file thereafter.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The statement of the case and witness list must be electronically filed before the final pretrial.
A statement of the case and a list of witnesses shall be efiled with the Court prior to the final pretrial.
Page 1 | STANDING ORDER FOR JURY TRIALS ASSIGNED TO JUDGE GOFFINET
Evidence depositions and exhibits must be submitted electronically through the Court's e-filing system.
All evidence depositions and exhibits are to be submitted electronically through the Court's efile system.
Page 1 | STANDING ORDER FOR JURY TRIALS ASSIGNED TO JUDGE GOFFINET
Pleadings, exhibits, and proposed orders must be submitted electronically through the Circuit Clerk's office, unless the requirement has been waived for a self-represented litigant.
All pleadings, exhibits and proposed orders are to be submitted electronically through the Circuit Clerk's office; unless as a self represented litigant said requirement has been waived.
Page 2 | STANDING ORDER FOR REMOTE HEARINGS AND SCHEDULING IN JUDGE SANDERS' PROBATE, CHANCERY, DIVORCE AND FAMILY CASES
Rule 1.14 - No Facsimile Filing
Rule 1.14 - No Facsimile Filing
Page 3 | Article I. General Rules of the Circuit
Article IX. Mandating Electronic Filing In Civil Cases Rule 9.1 - Electronic Filing of Documents
Article IX. Mandating Electronic Filing In Civil Cases Rule 9.1 - Electronic Filing of Documents
Page 4 | Article IX. Mandating Electronic Filing In Civil Cases
Facsimile filing is prohibited.
Facsimile filing is not authorized.
Page 8 | RULE 1.14 NO FACSIMILE FILING
Pleadings, motions, and other papers must be filed in person or by mail.
All pleadings, motions, and other papers shall be filed in person or via mail.
Page 8 | RULE 1.14 NO FACSIMILE FILING
Requests and responses for admission under Supreme Court Rule 216 must be filed of record and are not subject to the discovery filing restriction.
Requests for admission of fact, requests for admission of the genuineness of documents, and the responses thereto pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 216 are not affected by this rule, and shall be filed of record.
Page 13 | Rule 2.5 Discovery—Requests for Admission
Civil-case documents must be electronically filed using a Supreme Court of Illinois-approved system unless an exemption applies.
Unless exempt as provided in paragraph (c), all documents in civil cases shall be electronically filed with the clerk of court using an electronic filing system approved by the Supreme Court of Illinois.
Page 30 | Article IX, Rule 9.1(A)–(C)
Pleadings, exhibits, and proposed orders must be submitted electronically through the Circuit Clerk's office, except when the requirement has been waived for a self-represented litigant.
All pleadings, exhibits and proposed orders are to be submitted electronically through the Circuit Clerk's office; unless as a self represented litigant said requirement has been waived.
Page 2 | Electronic Submission of Pleadings, Exhibits and Proposed Orders
Counsel and self-represented litigants must submit proposed orders electronically through Odyssey at least 3 days before the hearing or bring paper copies to the hearing.
5. Counsel and Self Represented Litigants shall electronically submit proposed Orders through Odyssey at least 3 days prior to said Hearing, or bring paper copies to the Hearing.
Page 1 | Standing Order for All Cases Assigned to Judge Gill
Electronic filing is authorized where adopted by a county and approved by the Chief Judge.
Electronic filing shall be authorized as adopted by the various counties and approved by the Chief Judge.
Page 8 | RULE 1.14 NO FACSIMILE FILING
Good cause for a case-specific e-filing exemption may include specified access, language, literacy, or sensitive-pleading circumstances.
Good cause exists where a self-represented litigant is not able to e-file documents for the following reasons: no computer or Internet access in the home and travel represents a hardship; or a language barrier or low literacy (difficulty reading, writing, or speaking in English). Good cause also exists if the pleading is of a sensitive nature, such as a petition for an order of protection or civil no contact/stalking order.
Page 30 | Article IX, Rule 9.1(C)
A Certification for Exemption From E-filing may be filed in person or by mail.
A Certification for Exemption From E-filing shall be filed with the court-in person or by mail-and include a certification under section 1-109 of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Page 30 | Article IX, Rule 9.1(C)
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The proponent must file evidence depositions and exhibits at least 14 days before the final pretrial.
The proponent of any evidence deposition and/or exhibits shall file the same with the Court at least 14 days prior to the final pretrial.
Page 1 | STANDING ORDER FOR JURY TRIALS ASSIGNED TO JUDGE GOFFINET
Motions in limine must be filed 7 days before the final pretrial.
The deadline to file motions in limine is 7 days prior to the final pretrial.
Page 1 | STANDING ORDER FOR JURY TRIALS ASSIGNED TO JUDGE GOFFINET
The statement of the case and witness list must be filed before the final pretrial.
A statement of the case and a list of witnesses shall be efiled with the Court prior to the final pretrial.
Page 1 | STANDING ORDER FOR JURY TRIALS ASSIGNED TO JUDGE GOFFINET
Filing deadlines for motions and pleadings that fall on a legal holiday are extended to the Court’s next business day.
(c) The time for filing motions and pleadings is to be extended to the next business day of this Court.
Page 1 | SPECIAL ORDER LEGAL HOLIDAYS
The filing time for motions and pleadings is extended to the Court’s next business day.
(c) The time for filing motions and pleadings is to be extended to the next business day of this Court.
Page 1 | SPECIAL ORDER LEGAL HOLIDAYS
The draft tendered may be entered forthwith unless objection is made within five workings days after service of the draft.
The draft tendered may be entered forthwith unless objection is made within five workings days after service of the draft.
Page 7 | RULE 1.12 PREPARATION OF JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS
Discovery portions expected to be used at trial or needed for a motion must be filed with the clerk at the outset of trial or when the motion is filed, to the extent their use can reasonably be anticipated.
If interrogatories, requests, answers, responses, or depositions are to be used at trial or are necessary to a motion, the portions to be used shall be filed with the clerk at the outset of the trial or upon filing of the motion, insofar as their use reasonably can be anticipated.
Page 13 | Rule 2.5 Discovery—Use at Trial or for Motion
When seeking relief concerning specified discovery materials, the disputed portions must be filed with the clerk at the same time as the motion.
If relief is sought concerning any deposition, interrogatory, request for production or inspection, answer to interrogatory, or response to request for production or inspection, copies of the portion of the deposition, interrogatory, request, answer, or response in dispute shall be filed with the clerk contemporaneously with any motion.
Page 13 | Rule 2.5 Discovery—Relief Involving Discovery Materials
Parties must file financial affidavits and pre-mediation questionnaires with the clerk at least 7 days before the expedited or initial case management conference.
The parties shall also file financial affidavits and pre-mediation questionnaires with the clerk at least 7 days prior to the expedited or initial case management conference.
Page 19 | Article VIII. Mediation - Civil Actions
The clerk must set an expedited case management conference within 14 days after a qualifying temporary-relief pleading is filed, except when the pleading alleges serious endangerment under oath.
Upon the filing of any pleading for temporary relief concerning qualifying issues, except a sworn pleading asserting facts showing a present or threatened serious endangerment to the physical or emotional health of the child(ren), the clerk shall set an expedited case management conference within 14 days with parties and counsel in attendance.
Page 19 | Article VIII. Mediation - Civil Actions
A mediation order appointing a mediator must set a continued case management conference 45 days later for a mediation progress report.
All Mediation Orders wherein appointment of a mediator is made shall assign a 45-day continued case management conference date for a status report on the progress of mediation.
Page 19 | Article VIII. Mediation - Civil Actions
The mediator must file the progress report with the Circuit Clerk before the continued case management conference, unless mediation has already terminated.
Unless mediation has sooner terminated, the mediator shall before the continued case management conference, file with the Circuit Clerk a report describing the progress of mediation in general terms.
Page 24 | Post-Mediation Procedures
The mediator must file the conclusion report with the Circuit Clerk promptly upon conclusion of mediation.
Promptly upon conclusion of mediation, the mediator shall file with the Circuit Clerk a report, on a form provided by the Chief Judge, specifying any issues on which agreement was reached or whether the matter has concluded unsuccessfully. The report shall not specify the reasons for the inability of the parties to reach agreement.
Page 24 | Conclusion of Private Mediation
The mediator must file the signed report in the case file within fourteen days after the last day of mediation.
The report shall be signed by the mediator and filed in the court file of the case under mediation within fourteen (14) days after the last day of mediation.
Page 27 | J. Completion of Mediation
Unless another authority sets a filing time, a document is timely if submitted before midnight in the court’s time zone on its due date.
Unless a statute, rule, or court order requires that a document be filed by a certain time of day, a document is considered timely if submitted before midnight (in the court's time zone) on or before the date on which the document is due.
Page 31 | D. Timely Filing
A document submitted while the clerk’s office is closed is file stamped as filed on the next day the office is open, unless the document is rejected.
A document submitted on a day when the clerk's office is not open for business will, unless rejected, be file stamped as filed on the next day the clerk's office is open for business.
Page 31 | D. Timely Filing
The filing deadline for motions and pleadings is extended to the next business day of the Court.
(c) The time for filing motions and pleadings is to be extended to the next business day of this Court.
Page 1 | Filing Motions and Pleadings
Filing deadlines for motions and pleadings are extended to the next business day of the Court when they fall on a legal holiday.
(c) The time for filing motions and pleadings is to be extended to the next business day of this Court.
Page 1 | SPECIAL ORDER LEGAL HOLIDAYS
A person without video capability or unable to join using their full name may request audio-only or unnamed participation by written motion filed at least one day before the hearing.
Persons without video capabilities, or without the ability to join with a full name, may request to participate in the remote hearing via audio only, or without a full name, by written motion to the Court, filed at least 1 day prior to the hearing.
Page 1 | Standing Order for Remote Hearings for Judge Gill's Cases
For evidentiary proceedings, parties and attorneys may request remote participation by written motion filed at least two days before the hearing, subject to Judge Gill’s sole discretion.
For evidentiary proceedings, parties and attorneys may submit a request to participate in the hearing remotely, by written motion, filed at least 2 days prior to the hearing. Said requests shall be within the sole discretion of Judge Gill.
Page 1 | Standing Order for Remote Hearings for Judge Gill's Cases
Remote appearance at a status hearing, CMC, other hearing, or trial requires prior leave of court, and the requesting motion must be filed at least 3 days before the hearing.
4. Status hearings, CMCs, other hearings, or trials shall only be permitted via Zoom or telephone, if granted prior leave of court. Any motion requesting such appearance shall be filed at least 3 days prior to said hearing.
Page 1 | Standing Order for All Cases Assigned to Judge Gill
Proposed orders submitted electronically must be submitted at least 3 days before the hearing; paper copies may instead be brought to the hearing.
5. Counsel and Self Represented Litigants shall electronically submit proposed Orders through Odyssey at least 3 days prior to said Hearing, or bring paper copies to the Hearing.
Page 1 | Standing Order for All Cases Assigned to Judge Gill
Filing deadlines for motions and pleadings are extended to the next business day of the Court when they fall on a legal holiday.
(c) The time for filing motions and pleadings is to be extended to the next business day of this Court.
Page 1 | SPECIAL ORDER LEGAL HOLIDAYS
When the court allows or directs written argument or memoranda, they must be submitted promptly and no later than 30 days thereafter, unless the court orders otherwise.
In the event that written argument and/or memoranda are allowed or directed by the court, said written argument or memoranda shall be submitted promptly, no later than 30 days thereafter, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
Page 7 | RULE 1.12 PREPARATION OF JUDGMENTS AND ORDERS
Circuit clerk offices are open weekdays except specified holidays and emergency closures, with hours varying by county population.
Offices of the circuit clerk shall be open Monday through Friday of each week except on state legal holidays or days celebrated as such, or when court is closed by the presiding judge of the county because of natural causes or other hazards creating an emergency. In counties having a population of 25,000 or more, office hours shall be from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. In counties having a population of less than 25,000, office hours shall be from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon and from 1:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Page 8 | RULE 1.13 CIRCUIT CLERK OFFICE HOURS AND HOLIDAYS
Discovery papers needed for an appeal that are not already in the record must be filed with the circuit clerk for transmittal when the court orders filing upon application.
When documentation of discovery not previously in the record is needed for appeal purposes, upon an application to and order of the court, the necessary discovery papers shall be filed with the clerk of the circuit court for transmittal with the rest of the record on appeal.
Page 13 | Rule 2.5 Discovery—Unfiled Discovery—Appeals
The respondent may file a written answer no later than three days before the hearing, specifically denying petition allegations and stating affirmative defenses.
No later than three days prior to the hearing, the respondent may file a written answer denying with specificity any allegations of the petition and setting out any affirmative defenses.
Page 15 | RULE 4.4 ANSWER
A party may seek appropriate relief upon a showing of good cause if a clerk’s rejection makes a document untimely.
If a document is rejected by the clerk and is therefore untimely, the filing party may seek appropriate relief from the court, upon good cause shown.
Page 31 | D. Timely Filing
A party may seek appropriate relief upon a showing of good cause if a court-approved e-filing system technical failure makes a document untimely.
If a document is untimely due to any court-approved electronic filing system technical failure, the filing party may seek appropriate relief from the court, upon good cause shown.
Page 31 | D. Timely Filing
If no objection is raised within five days after a proposed order is submitted, the Court may enter it.
If no objection is raised within five (5) days of the submission of the proposed order, the Court may enter the order.
Page 1 | STANDING ORDER FOR HEARINGS — JUDGE SANDERS' CASES
The deadline for filing motions and pleadings that falls on a legal holiday is extended to the next business day of the Court.
(c) The time for filing motions and pleadings is to be extended to the next business day of this Court.
Page 1 | SPECIAL ORDER LEGAL HOLIDAYS
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Each litigant must receive notice by mail when a postponed case is rescheduled.
Each party litigant shall receive a notice in the mail upon rescheduling.
Page 1 | IN THE MATTER OF COURT OPERATIONS IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PURSUANT TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
A pleading must be accompanied by proof of service.
The clerk shall refuse to file any pleading which is not signed and/or accompanied by a proof of service.
Page 12 | RULE 2.1 PRE-TRIAL AND POST-TRIAL MOTIONS
Pre-trial and post-trial motions must be written and served on all parties of record before filing, except ex parte or emergency motions.
Every pre-trial and post-trial motion shall be in writing and (unless it be an ex parte or emergency motion) shall be served on all parties of record before filing.
Page 12 | RULE 2.1 PRE-TRIAL AND POST-TRIAL MOTIONS
The specified interrogatories, answers, document discovery, and depositions must be served with proof of service and must not be filed with the clerk.
Interrogatories under Supreme Court Rules 213 and 220, and the answers thereto, discovery of documents and other materials under Supreme Court Rule 214, and depositions under Supreme Court Rules 206 and 207 shall be served with proof of service upon other counsel or parties, but shall not be filed with the clerk of the court.
Page 13 | Rule 2.5 Discovery—Restrictive Filing of Discovery
A signed, file-marked order to show cause must be personally served on the respondent like a summons, with appearance set 21 to 40 days after issuance and service at least seven days before appearance.
A signed and file-marked copy of the order to show cause shall be personally served upon the respondent in the manner of summons requiring an appearance not less than 21 days nor more than 40 days after issuance, and shall be served not less than seven days before the day for appearance.
Page 15 | RULE 4.3 SERVICE
A signed, file-marked copy of the civil contempt judgment must be served on the contemnor, and proof of service must be filed.
A signed, file-marked copy of the judgment shall be served upon the contemnor, and proof of service shall be filed.
Page 15 | RULE 4.7 JUDGMENT OF CONTEMPT
The mediator must serve a copy of the report on all parties.
A copy of said report shall be served by the mediator upon all parties.
Page 27 | J. Completion of Mediation
Each party must receive a copy of the written mediation agreement.
Each party shall receive a copy of such agreement.
Page 27 | J. Completion of Mediation
Each litigant must receive a mailed notice when the case is rescheduled.
Each party litigant shall receive a notice in the mail upon rescheduling.
Page 1 | Case categories postponed and rescheduling
When a judge places an inactive probate case on a docket call, the clerk must notify the last known attorney of record, personal representative, or both, as directed by the judge.
Whenever a judge of the circuit court determines that a probate case (decedent's estate or guardianship) has remained inactive for a considerable time, he or she may direct the clerk of the court to place the case on a docket call, and the clerk shall give notice, as directed by the judge, to the last known attorney of record or personal representative, or both, of the time and place of the docket call.
Page 6 | RULE 1.6 INACTIVE STATUS OF PROBATE MATTERS
The clerk must forward the dismissal order to all attorneys and unrepresented parties of record.
The clerk of the court shall forward a copy of the order of dismissal to all attorneys and unrepresented parties of record.
Page 6 | RULE 1.10 DISMISSAL FOR WANT OF PROSECUTION
The Court must mail each litigant notice when a matter is rescheduled.
Each party litigant shall receive a notice in the mail upon rescheduling.
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Filing Fees and Waivers
A $2.00 Dispute Resolution Fund fee must be paid by the party initiating a civil action when filing the first pleading, except in proceedings commenced by or on behalf of a unit of local government.
The Clerks of the Circuit Court in each county shall upon entry of this Order, begin to charge and collect a Dispute Resolution Fund fee of TWO DOLLARS ($2.00) in all civil cases except in proceedings commenced by or on behalf of a unit of local government. Such fee shall be paid by the party initiating the action at the time of filing the first pleading.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Increase Filing Fee to Dispute Resolution Fund in the First Judicial Circuit of Illinois
The Williamson County Circuit Clerk is appointed to receive and remit service provider costs, including the listed examples.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of Williamson County is appointed as the receiver and remitter of service provider costs, which may include, but are not limited to, probation fees, traffic school fees, and drug or alcohol testing fees.
Criminal cases
Page 9 | CIRCUIT CLERK APPOINTED AS RECEIVER AND REMITTER OF SERVICE PROVIDER COSTS
Defendants must pay service provider costs to the entity that provided the service.
WHEREAS, 705 ILCS 135/5-15 provides the defendant shall pay service provider costs to the entity that provided the service;
Criminal cases
Page 9 | CIRCUIT CLERK APPOINTED AS RECEIVER AND REMITTER OF SERVICE PROVIDER COSTS
Service provider costs cannot be credited for time served, substituted with community service, or waived.
WHEREAS, 705 ILCS 135/5-15 provides that service provider costs are not eligible for credit for time served, substitution of community service, or waiver;
Criminal cases
Page 9 | CIRCUIT CLERK APPOINTED AS RECEIVER AND REMITTER OF SERVICE PROVIDER COSTS
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Depositions filed under Supreme Court Rule 414(d) must remain sealed until the court orders them opened.
Depositions filed in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 414(d) (incorporating Rule 207) shall remain sealed until ordered opened by the court.
Page 16 | RULE 6.1 RESTRICTIONS ON FILING PAPERS IN CRIMINAL CASES
The clerk must file and seal the original pre-mediation questionnaires and later send copies to the appointed mediator.
The clerk shall file and seal the original pre-mediation questionnaires, copies of which shall later be sent to the appointed mediator.
Page 19 | Article VIII. Mediation - Civil Actions
At the assigned judge’s discretion, previously filed materials subject to the rule may be returned to the filing party or sealed, with an appropriate docket entry in either event.
At the discretion of the judge assigned to a case, previously filed materials which are subject to this rule may either be removed from the file and returned to the party filing them or ordered sealed. In either such event, the judge shall make an appropriate docket entry.
Page 16 | RULE 6.1 RESTRICTIONS ON FILING PAPERS IN CRIMINAL CASES
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Motions in limine will be argued at the final pretrial.
All motions in limine will be argued at the final pretrial.
Page 1 | STANDING ORDER FOR JURY TRIALS ASSIGNED TO JUDGE GOFFINET
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.
Page 12 | RULE 2.1 PRE-TRIAL AND POST-TRIAL MOTIONS
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.
Page 12 | RULE 2.2 ORAL ARGUMENT OF MOTIONS AND APPEARANCES
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.
Page 12 | RULE 2.3 EX PARTE, EMERGENCY, AND STIPULATED MOTIONS
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
All matters set for trial in the First Judicial Circuit are continued for 60 days from March 20, 2020.
all matters set for trial in the First Judicial Circuit of Illinois are continued for a period of 60 days from the entry of M.R. 30370 issued by the Supreme Court of Illinois dated March 20, 2020.
Page 1 | IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED
Criminal matters set for trial are continued for 60 days from March 20, 2020, and the resulting delay is not attributable to the State or the defendant for section 103-5 purposes.
all criminal matters set for trial in the First Judicial Circuit of Illinois are continued for a period of 60 days from the entry of M.R. 30370 issued by the Supreme Court of Illinois dated March 20, 2020. Any delay resulting from this emergency continuance order shall not be attributable either the State or the defendant for the purposes of section 103-5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (725 ILCS 5/103-5 (West 2018).
Page 1 | IT IS FURTHER ORDERED
Delay caused by the emergency continuance order is not attributable to the State or juvenile for purposes of the statutory speedy-trial provision.
In the case of juvenile delinquency proceedings, any delay resulting from this emergency continuance order shall not be attributable to either the State or the juvenile for purposes of section 5-601 of the Illinois Juvenile Court Act (705 ILCS 405/5-601 (West 2018)).
Page 1 | In the Matter of Court Operations in the First Judicial Circuit Pursuant to COVID-19 Pandemic/Impact on Trials
Delay caused by the emergency continuance order is not attributable to the State or defendant for purposes of the statutory speedy-trial provision.
In the case of criminal proceedings, any delay resulting from this emergency continuance order shall not be attributable to either the State or the defendant for purposes of section 103-5 of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (725 ILCS 5/103-5 (West 2018)).
Page 1 | In the Matter of Court Operations in the First Judicial Circuit Pursuant to COVID-19 Pandemic/Impact on Trials
Chief Judges may continue trials until further order of the Illinois Supreme Court.
The Chief Judges of each circuit may continue trials until further order of this Court.
Page 1 | In the Matter of Court Operations in the First Judicial Circuit Pursuant to COVID-19 Pandemic/Impact on Trials
All matters scheduled for a legal holiday are continued to the Court’s next business day.
(b) All matters returnable on said legal holidays are to be continued to the next business day of this Court.
Page 1 | SPECIAL ORDER LEGAL HOLIDAYS
A continuance motion must be personally signed by the party when the case has been pending more than 24 months or trial is set to begin within 48 hours, unless the judge finds good cause for the missing signature.
In any case which has been pending for more than 24 months, and in any case in which trial is set to commence within 48 hours, any motion for continuance shall be personally signed by the party whose attorney is requesting the continuance, unless the judge is satisfied that good cause for the absence of the party’s signature has been shown.
Page 12 | RULE 2.4 MOTIONS FOR CONTINUANCE
A trial continuance cannot be granted solely because attorneys were substituted or added, unless good cause is shown by motion and affidavit.
A trial continuance shall not be granted solely upon the ground of substitution or addition of attorneys, except for good cause shown by motion and affidavit.
Page 12 | RULE 2.4 MOTIONS FOR CONTINUANCE
A continuance motion based on a cause listed in Supreme Court Rule 231 must strictly comply with that rule to receive consideration.
A motion for continuance for any cause set out in Supreme Court Rule 231 must comply strictly with Supreme Court Rule 231 to receive consideration of the judge presiding.
Page 12 | RULE 2.4 MOTIONS FOR CONTINUANCE
Counsel’s or the parties’ agreement to a continuance does not bind the court; only the court may grant a continuance.
Agreements of Counsel or parties as to a motion to continue shall not be binding on the court. Continuances may be granted only by the court.
Page 12 | RULE 2.4 MOTIONS FOR CONTINUANCE
A continuance request in a case involving custody, parental responsibilities, visitation, parenting time, or support must strictly comply with Supreme Court Rule 901.
In all cases involving child custody, allocation of parental responsibilities, visitation, allocation of parenting time, or support, any request for continuance must strictly comply with the provisions of Supreme Court Rule 901.
Page 13 | Compliance with Supreme Court Rule 901
For an emergency continuance motion, the movant must state the emergency and why the opposing side could not be contacted before filing.
If a motion for continuance is filed in an emergency situation, the movant must state the nature of the emergency and the reasons why the adverse party or attorney could not be contacted prior to the filing of the motion.
Page 13 | Emergency Motion
A party seeking a continuance must attempt to contact the opposing side before filing, state its position in the motion, and provide written details if contact is unsuccessful or there is no response.
The attorney or party moving for continuance must attempt to contact the adverse party or his or her attorney prior to filing the motion for continuance. The motion shall state whether the adverse party or attorney agrees or objects to the motion. If the adverse party or attorney is not contacted or does not respond, the movant shall provide the court, in writing, with the details of the attempts to contact the adverse party or attorney or the failure of the adverse party or their attorney to respond.
Page 13 | Notice to Adverse Party
Matters scheduled for a legal holiday are continued to the next business day of the Court.
(b) All matters returnable on said legal holidays are to be continued to the next business day of this Court.
Page 1 | Matters Returnable on Legal Holidays
The judge assigned to the case determines whether a trial is to be continued.
The Chief Judge, First Judicial Circuit, designates the judge assigned to a criminal or civil case to make the determination, to decide, whether a trial is to be continued.
Page 1 | Trial Continuances and Speedy Trial Computations
Continuances occasioned by the order are excluded from the specified speedy-trial computations, and the related statutory time restrictions are tolled until further order.
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)). 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.
Page 1 | Trial Continuances and Speedy Trial Computations
Chief Judges may continue trials until further order.
"The Chief Judges of each circuit may continue trials until further order of this Court.
Page 1 | Trial Continuances and Speedy Trial Computations
When distancing and facility limitations cause a trial continuance, the assigned judge must find that the limitations necessitated the delay and make a record of that finding.
If a trial is continued due to proper distancing and facilities' limitations causing the continuance, the delay, the judge assigned to that case must find that such limitations necessitate the continuance, the delay, and shall make a record of such finding.
Page 1 | Trial Continuances and Speedy Trial Computations
Motions to continue must comply with Local Rule 2.4; noncompliance could result in denial.
All Motions to Continue must comply with Local Rule 2.4. Failure to comply with said Rule could subject the motion being denied.
Page 1 | STANDING ORDER FOR HEARINGS — JUDGE SANDERS' CASES
Matters returnable on a legal holiday are continued to the Court’s next business day.
(b) All matters returnable on said legal holidays are to be continued to the next business day of this Court.
Page 1 | SPECIAL ORDER LEGAL HOLIDAYS
Mediation must be completed within 60 days of assignment unless good cause is shown; if it is not completed within that period, either party may petition for additional time.
Mediation shall be completed within sixty (60) days of assignment, except for good cause shown. In the event that mediation is not complete within said sixty (60) days, either party may petition the court for additional time.
Page 26 | Rule 8.1(D) Time for Mediation
Matters returnable on a legal holiday are continued to the next business day of the Court.
(b) All matters returnable on said legal holidays are to be continued to the next business day of this Court.
Page 1 | SPECIAL ORDER LEGAL HOLIDAYS
Matters returnable on a legal holiday are continued to the next business day of the Court.
(b) All matters returnable on said legal holidays are to be continued to the next business day of this Court.
Page 1 | SPECIAL ORDER LEGAL HOLIDAYS
Chambers Communication Rules
Emergency matters may be scheduled case by case, and individuals seeking court approval to schedule one must contact the county Circuit Clerk.
Emergency matters may be scheduled on a case-by-case basis. Individuals shall contact the Circuit Clerk in the county where the case is to be heard for the purpose of seeking approval from the Court to schedule an emergency matter.
Page 1 | IN THE MATTER OF COURT OPERATIONS IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PURSUANT TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
An attorney or litigant unable to appear because of the listed restrictions should contact the county Circuit Clerk.
If you are an attorney or litigant and have a scheduled case, appointment, or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court case, but are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, please contact the Circuit Clerk in the county where the case is pending.
Page 2 | IN THE MATTER OF COURT OPERATIONS IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PURSUANT TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Call the Judicial Secretary if you have any difficulties.
If you have any difficulties, please call the Judicial Secretary at 618-997-1301 Ext. 1256.
Page 2 | Remote Hearings and Scheduling Procedures
To seek approval to schedule an emergency matter, individuals must contact the Circuit Clerk in the county where the case will be heard.
Emergency matters may be scheduled on a case-by-case basis. Individuals shall contact the Circuit Clerk in the county where the case is to be heard for the purpose of seeking approval from the Court to schedule an emergency matter.
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Attorneys and litigants unable to appear at the courthouse because of the stated restrictions should contact the Circuit Clerk in the county where the case is pending.
If you are an attorney or litigant and have a scheduled case, appointment, or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court case, but are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, please contact the Circuit Clerk in the county where the case is pending.
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Individuals seeking to schedule an emergency matter must contact the Circuit Clerk in the county where the case will be heard to seek Court approval.
Emergency matters may be scheduled on a case-by-case basis. Individuals shall contact the Circuit Clerk in the county where the case is to be heard for the purpose of seeking approval from the Court to schedule an emergency matter.
Page 1 | IN THE MATTER OF COURT OPERATIONS IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PURSUANT TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Attorneys and litigants unable to appear because of the listed travel or health restrictions should contact the Circuit Clerk where the case is pending.
If you are an attorney or litigant and have a scheduled case, appointment, or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court case, but are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, please contact the Circuit Clerk in the county where the case is pending.
Page 2 | Travel or health exemptions and contacting the Circuit Clerk
Call the Judicial Secretary at the listed number if you have difficulties.
If you have any difficulties, please call the Judicial Secretary at 618-997-1301 Ext. 1256.
Page 2 | STANDING ORDER FOR REMOTE HEARINGS AND SCHEDULING IN JUDGE SANDERS' PROBATE, CHANCERY, DIVORCE AND FAMILY CASES
Litigants may contact the county Circuit Clerk with questions about the pending case.
Litigants may contact the Circuit Clerk in the county of the pending case with any questions.
Page 1 | IN THE MATTER OF COURT OPERATIONS IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PURSUANT TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Where possible, court contact numbers and remote hearings are available in Williamson County for emergency or other matters.
WHEREAS, where possible, skeleton crews, appropriate accommodations to ensure access to justice, court contact numbers, and remote hearings (for emergency or other matters) are available in Williamson County;
Page 1 | WHEREAS
Litigants may contact the Circuit Clerk in the county where their case is pending with questions.
Litigants may contact the Circuit Clerk in the county of the pending case with any questions.
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Litigants may contact the Circuit Clerk in the county where the case is pending with questions.
Litigants may contact the Circuit Clerk in the county of the pending case with any questions.
Page 1 | IN THE MATTER OF COURT OPERATIONS IN THE FIRST JUDICIAL CIRCUIT PURSUANT TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC