Circuit Court of Sangamon County, Illinois (7th Judicial Circuit) Filing Rules
Official filing rules, court-wide sources, and procedure resources for Circuit Court of Sangamon County, Illinois (7th Judicial Circuit)
For Circuit Court of Sangamon County, Illinois (7th Judicial Circuit) filings, start with the official local rules and court-level instructions. Then confirm any division, department, clerk, or assigned-officer procedure that applies to the case.
- Judge Robin Schmidt
Attorneys must file a written appearance or other pleading before addressing the Court, except when presenting a motion for leave to appear by intervention or otherwise.
- Judge Ryan M. Cadagin
Attorneys must file a written appearance or other pleading before addressing the Court, except when presenting a motion for leave to appear by intervention or otherwise.
- Judge Tawnya L. Frioli
The party noticing a hearing must provide these instructions with the Notice of Hearing and file proof of service.
- Judge Christopher G. Perrin
The party noticing the hearing must provide a copy of these instructions with the Notice of Hearing.
- Judge Robin Schmidt
Zoom appearances require the Court’s permission.
- Judge Ryan M. Cadagin
Unless the Court directs otherwise, counsel and staff must include opposing counsel as a recipient of written correspondence with the Court or Court staff, including emails and letters.
- Judge Christopher G. Perrin
To request a remote hearing, first contact the Court or its assistant directly, or file a motion.
- Judge Robin Schmidt
The listed pretrial documents and motions are due at least 14 days before the final pretrial conference, unless the Court orders otherwise.
- Judge Ryan M. Cadagin
The Clerk may reject documents that do not conform to the Standing Order and the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
- Judge Robin Schmidt
Courtesy copies of all pleadings must be mailed or hand delivered to Judge Schmidt; email delivery is allowed only with permission from Judge Schmidt or her Administrative Assistant.
- Judge Christopher G. Perrin
A motion requesting a remote hearing must be sent with a courtesy copy to the Court.
- Judge Ryan M. Cadagin
Courtesy copies of all pleadings must be mailed to Judge Cadagin.
- Judge Robin Schmidt
Counsel must exchange exhibits with opposing counsel.
- Judge Christopher G. Perrin
If a remote appearance request is granted, the noticing party must notify the other parties, provide these instructions with the Notice of Hearing, and file Proof of Service with the Clerk.
- Judge Ryan M. Cadagin
Attorney email addresses are mandatory so documents and notices can be served in accordance with the applicable rules.
- Judge Tawnya L. Frioli
The party noticing a hearing must file proof of service.