20th Judicial Circuit Court, St. Clair County, Illinois
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Format Requirements5 rules
Any exhibits need to be marked and emailed to the judge’s clerk and opposing attorney/litigant ahead of the hearing.
All exhibits should be numbered and labeled accordingly and include an exhibit list describing each item, along with columns that can help all parties identify whether a particular item was admitted into evidence.
Attorneys should number all pages and should also have the parties initial each page.
Formatting
- •Number all pages
- •Have the parties initial each page
All exhibits should be numbered and labeled accordingly
Attorneys should number all pages and should also have the parties initial each page.
Document Filing Requirements16 rules
Any party unable to utilize Zoom for video or telephone conference must file a written motion prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Notices of hearing shall contain the universal link for that particular judge's Zoom account and prominently display it on the Notice of Hearing.
In advance of the Court proceedings, attorneys must obtain all signatures required and prepare all necessary paperwork.
In advance of the Court proceedings, attorneys must obtain all signatures required and prepare all necessary paperwork.
St. Clair County requires that the Illinois State Bar Number must be submitted on all pleadings of the attorney filing the pleading.
Parents should fill out request for appointed attorney (if necessary) and fill out PD Contact Form
All exhibits should be numbered and labeled accordingly and include an exhibit list describing each item, along with columns that can help all parties identify whether a particular item was admitted into evidence.
In appropriate circumstances, the Judge may require counsel to file an image of the physical item with the courtroom clerk in lieu of the original item.
If a court reporter is not present at the virtual proceeding, the Judge/host should enter an additional order following the proceedings to indicate all who were present, including the name of the interpreter, as well as the start time and end time of the proceeding.
If a case is set for STATUS CONFERENCE only, the attorneys may complete a proposed status order no later than 3:30pm on the prior business day – otherwise the attorneys must join the Zoom meeting.
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 the Defendant is aware of his/her right to be physically present in court and whether he/she is waiving that right.
Victims also have a statutory right to be present in court. The Judge should likewise admonish any victims regarding this right and the Judge should obtain the waiver of that right on the record.
In appropriate circumstances, the Judge may require counsel to file an image of the physical item with the courtroom clerk in lieu of the original item.
include an exhibit list describing each item, along with columns that can help all parties identify whether a particular item was admitted into evidence.
- Document
- Exhibits
Include
- •Exhibit list
If a court reporter is not present at the virtual proceeding, the Judge/host should enter an additional order following the proceedings to indicate all who were present, including the name of the interpreter, as well as the start time and end time of the proceeding.
Bond refunds and gross proceeds paid to an attorney or firm will not be issued until the firm’s Federal ID number and the attorney’s Social Security number are on file with the Circuit Clerk’s accounting division.
Court's wording
General Administrative order 03-48 effective January 1, 2004 states all bond refunds and gross proceeds paid to an attorney or firm will not be issued until the Firm’s Federal ID number and Attorney’s Social Security number is on file with the accounting division within the Circuit Clerk’s Office pursuant to section 6045 (f) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Current Monday afternoon collection appearances are handled by e-filing.
• THE CURRENT COLLECTION APPEARANCES OF MONDAY P.M. ARE HANDLED BY E-FILING. ANY PERSONAL APPEARANCE WILL BE STAGGERED TO 4 DEFENDANTS PER 15 MINUTES BEGINNING AT 1 P.M.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
For an out-of-custody defendant’s status-conference-only case, attorneys may complete a proposed status order by 3:30 p.m. on the prior business day; otherwise, they must join the Zoom meeting.
If a case is set for STATUS CONFERENCE only and the Defendant is out-of-custody, the attorneys may complete a proposed status order no later than 3:30pm on the prior business day – otherwise the attorneys must join the Zoom meeting.
Page 4 | Felony Division
The written motion must be filed before the scheduled hearing date.
Any party unable to utilize Zoom for video or telephone conference must file a written motion prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Page 5 | Domestic Violence - Courtroom 305
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Marked exhibits must be emailed to the judge’s clerk and opposing attorney or litigant before the hearing.
Any exhibits need to be marked and emailed to the judge’s clerk and opposing attorney/litigant ahead of the hearing.
Page 6 | FAMILY DIVISION
Parties must send all exhibits to the judge, opposing counsel, and courtroom clerk before the hearing.
Parties shall send all exhibits, including documents, photographs, and videos, to the Judge, opposing counsel, and the courtroom clerk in advance of the hearing.
Page 19 | Exhibits
Parties must send all exhibits to the Judge, opposing counsel, and courtroom clerk in advance of the hearing.
Parties shall send all exhibits, including documents, photographs, and videos, to the Judge, opposing counsel, and the courtroom clerk in advance of the hearing.
Page 6 | Exhibits
Parties may submit unanticipated rebuttal or impeachment evidence during the hearing using Share Screen.
Parties may submit unanticipated rebuttal evidence or impeachment during the hearing through the Share Screen feature.
Page 19 | Exhibits
Impeachment or rebuttal exhibits may be emailed to the appropriate participant or uploaded through Zoom Share Screen.
For impeachment or rebuttal exhibits, the exhibit can be emailed to the appropriate participant or uploaded in the Share Screen feature in Zoom.
Page 20 | Exhibits
By agreement, parties may deliver tangible exhibits to the courtroom clerk for preservation of the record.
The parties may also agree to deliver tangible exhibits to the courtroom clerk for preservation of the record.
Page 6 | Exhibits
Filing Fees and Waivers
Defendants have 30 days from the first appearance date listed on the summons to pay the answer fee or seek a waiver.
• DEFENDANTS ARE GIVEN 30 DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THE FIRST APPEARANCE AS LISTED ON THE SUMMONS TO PAY THEIR ANSWER FEE OR SEEK A WAIVER AND THE MATTER IS SET FOR TRIAL 30+ DAYS.
Page 11 | SMALL CLAIMS
Civil cases require payment of the proper fees at filing unless a civil fee waiver is presented.
Civil cases are filed only if the proper fees are remitted at the time of filing, unless a civil fee waiver is presented.
Page 3 | GENERAL INFORMATION
The fee for Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 1 is $316.00.
Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 1 – Fee is $316.00
Page 4 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT FEES
A Missing Person case costs $366, including a $100 Guardianship and Advocacy Fee.
Missing Person………………………………………………………………………………$366.00 (Includes $100.00 Guardianship and Advocacy Fee)
Page 5 | Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 2
Residential cases in Schedule 2 include an additional $100 mediation fee.
*Residential cases include an additional $100 mediation fee.
Page 5 | Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 2
Cases included in Schedule 2 are subject to a $266 fee.
Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 2 – Fee is $266.00 Schedule 2 shall include the following cases categories:
Page 5 | Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 2
Cases included in Schedule 3 are subject to a $91 fee.
Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 3 – Fee is $91.00 Schedule 3 shall include the following cases categories:
Page 5 | Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 3
Residential possession-only cases in Schedule 3 include an additional $100 mediation fee.
*Residential-Possession Only cases include an additional $100 mediation fee.
Page 5 | Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 3
Administration of a decedent’s intestate or testate estate costs $366, including a $100 Guardianship and Advocacy Fee.
Administration of Decedent’s Estate – Intestate and Testate………………………$366.00 (Includes $100.00 Guardianship and Advocacy Fee)
Page 5 | Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 2
Cases included in Schedule 4 have a $0 fee.
Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 4 – Fee is $0 Schedule 4 shall include the following case categories:
Page 6 | Clerks of the Courts Act Schedule 4
A $189 civil appearance fee applies to Schedule 1 case categories, subject to the listed exceptions.
Clerk of the Courts Act Civil Appearance Fee Schedule 1 – Fee is $189.00 Civil Appearance Fees for schedule 1 shall include the following case categories: Arbitration (AR) cases; Chancery (CH) cases: Dissolution with Children (DC) cases; Dissolution without Children (DN) cases; Eminent Domain (ED) cases; Eviction (EV) cases; Except: -Eviction cases filed pursuant to Article IX of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/9-101 et seq.) seeking possession only; Family (FA) cases; Except: -Petitions filed under the Parental Notice of Abortion Act (750 ILCS 70/1 et seq.); -Voluntary petitions to determine parentage filed pursuant to section 309 of the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015 (750 ILCS 46/309); Foreclosure (FC) cases; Governmental Corporation (GC) cases; Guardianship (GR) cases; Except: -Guardianship of a minor Law (LA) cases; Law Magistrate (LM) cases where the amount in controversy is $15,000.01 or more; Miscellaneous Remedy (MR) cases; Except: -Cases filed pursuant to the Estrays and Lost Property Act (765 ILCS 1020/1 et seq.); -Petitions seeking administrative review of unemployment decisions filed pursuant to Section 1100 of the Unemployment Insurance Act (820 ILCS 405/1100); Miscellaneous Criminal (MX) cases; Probate (PR) cases; Tax (TX) cases.
Page 7 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT APPEARANCE FEES
A $109 civil appearance fee applies to Schedule 2 eviction cases seeking possession only and small claims cases involving $2,500.00 or less.
Clerk of the Courts Act Appearance Fee Schedule 2 – Fee is $109.00 Schedule 2 Civil Appearance Fees shall include the following cases categories: Eviction (EV) seeking possession only cases; Small Claims (SC) cases where the amount in controversy is $2,500.00 or less.
Page 8 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT APPEARANCE FEES
Residential real estate cases include an additional $100 mediation fee.
*Residential Real Estate cases include an additional $100 mediation fee.
Page 4 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT FEES
The scheduled court fee for felony DUI offenses is $1,709.00.
Felony DUI Offenses …………………………………………………………………$1,709.00
Page 9 | SCHEDULED CRIMINAL COURT FEES
The scheduled court fee for felony drug offenses is $2,215.00.
Felony Drug Offense………………………………………………………………………….……$2,215.00
Page 9 | SCHEDULED CRIMINAL COURT FEES
The scheduled court fee for misdemeanor DUI offenses is $1,381.00.
Misdemeanor DUI Offenses…………………………………………………………………….…$1,381.00
Page 9 | SCHEDULED CRIMINAL COURT FEES
The scheduled court fee for generic felony offenses is $549.00.
Generic Felony Offenses ……………………………………………………………$549.00
Page 9 | SCHEDULED CRIMINAL COURT FEES
The scheduled court fee for generic misdemeanor offenses is $439.00.
Generic Misdemeanor Offenses………………………………………………………………..…$439.00
Page 9 | SCHEDULED CRIMINAL COURT FEES
The scheduled court fee for felony sex offenses is $1,314.00.
Felony Sex Offenses……………………………………………………………………………….$1,314.00
Page 9 | SCHEDULED CRIMINAL COURT FEES
The scheduled court fee for misdemeanor drug offenses is $905.00.
Misdemeanor Drug Offenses……………………………………………………………………….$905.00
Page 9 | SCHEDULED CRIMINAL COURT FEES
The scheduled court fee for truck weight and load offenses is $260.00.
Truck Weight & Load Offenses……………………………………………………………………..$260.00
Page 10 | SCHEDULED CRIMINAL COURT FEES
The scheduled court fee for dispositions under Supreme Court Rule 529 is $164.00.
Dispositions under Supreme Court Rule 529………………………………………………..….$164.00
Page 10 | SCHEDULED CRIMINAL COURT FEES
The scheduled court fee for non-traffic violations is $100.00.
Non-Traffic Violations………………………………………………………………………….……$100.00
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The scheduled court fee for minor traffic offenses is $226.00.
Minor Traffic Offenses………………………………………………………………………………..$226.00
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The scheduled court fee for major traffic offenses is $325.00.
Major Traffic Offenses……………………………………………………………………………..…$325.00
Page 10 | SCHEDULED CRIMINAL COURT FEES
The scheduled court fee for conservation offenses is $195.00.
Conservation Offenses………………………………………………………………………………$195.00
Page 10 | SCHEDULED CRIMINAL COURT FEES
The scheduled court fee for misdemeanor sex offenses is $1,184.00.
Misdemeanor Sex Offenses…………………………………………………………………………$1,184.00
Page 10 | SCHEDULED CRIMINAL COURT FEES
The fee for an insufficient-funds check is $25.00.
Insufficient fund checks...................................................................................................................$25.00
Page 11 | ADDITIONAL CIVIL FEES — RETURNED CHECKS
A 6-man jury fee is $106.25, except in the listed cases and proceedings.
JURY FEE 6-Man Jury ........................................................................................................................................$106.25 12-Man Jury.......................................................................................................................................$212.50 Except: - Probate cases provided for under 705 ILCS 105/27.1b(v)(5) - Small Claims cases provided for under Supreme Court Rule 285 - "quasi-criminal in its nature" - "proceeding for the exercise of the right of eminent domain" - "every other action wherein the right of trial by jury is or may be given by law." - Cases filed pursuant to the IL Marriage & Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/103) - Cases filed pursuant to the IL Parentage Act (750 ILCS 46/619) - Cases filed pursuant to the IL Domestic Violence Act of 1986 (750 ILCS 60/206) - Cases filed pursuant to the Stalking No Contact Order Act (740 ILCS 21/40) - Cases filed pursuant to the Civil No Contact Order Act (740 ILCS 22/204.5) - Cases filed pursuant to the Property Tax Code (35 ILCS 200/1et seq.)
Page 11 | ADDITIONAL CIVIL FEES — JURY FEE
Each alias summons issued costs $5.00.
For each alias summons issued......................................................................................................$5.00
Page 11 | ADDITIONAL CIVIL FEES — ALIAS SUMMONS
The Order of Protection Jury Fee is limited to Firearm Restraining Order cases.
(Order of Protection Jury Fee limited to Firearm Restraining Order cases)
Page 11 | ADDITIONAL CIVIL FEES — JURY FEE
The person seeking publication must pay its cost directly to the publisher.
The cost of publication shall be paid directly to the publisher by the person seeking the publication, whether the clerk or the parties to the suit are required by law to publish.
Page 11 | ADDITIONAL CIVIL FEES — PUBLICATIONS
A 12-man small-claims jury costs $25.00.
12 Man Jury……………………………………………………………………………………………………$25.00
Page 11 | ADDITIONAL CIVIL FEES — SMALL CLAIMS JURY FEE
Certified mailing of each summons or notice costs $15.54, including the $5.54 certified fee and $10.00 mailing fee.
For each summons or notice, the clerk is required to mail certified fee of $5.54 plus the $10.00 mailing fee……………………………………………………….$15.54
Page 11 | ADDITIONAL CIVIL FEES — CERTIFIED MAIL
Restricted delivery costs $20.04, including the $10.04 restricted delivery fee and $10.00 mailing fee.
Restricted delivery fee of $10.04 plus the $10.00 mailing fee………………………………………..$20.04
Page 11 | ADDITIONAL CIVIL FEES — CERTIFIED MAIL
A 6-man small-claims jury costs $12.50.
6 Man Jury…………………………………………………………………………………………….............$12.50
Page 11 | ADDITIONAL CIVIL FEES — SMALL CLAIMS JURY FEE
Each notice the clerk is required to mail costs $10.00 in addition to postage.
All notices clerk is required to mail……………………………………………………………………….$10.00 ($10.00 is in addition to the postage)
Page 11 | ADDITIONAL CIVIL FEES — MAILING NOTICES AND PROCESSES
A record search costs $6.00 per year searched for each individual.
Per year searched for each individual.............................................................................................$6.00
Page 11 | ADDITIONAL CIVIL FEES — RECORD SEARCH
An auxiliary proceeding to collect a money judgment of $1,000.00 or less costs $15.00.
When the amount does not exceed $1,000.00…………………………………………………………..$15.00
Page 12 | AUXILIARY PROCEEDINGS
An adult petition to expunge costs $62.00.
Petition to Expunge (Adult)……………………………….………………………………………………$62.00
Page 12 | EXPUNGEMENT
A change-of-venue transfer-in under Schedule 3 costs $88.00.
Change of Venue Schedule 3..……………………………………………………………………………..$88.00
Page 12 | CHANGE OF VENUE TRANSFER IN
An auxiliary proceeding to collect a money judgment over $5,000.00 costs $50.00.
When the amount exceeds $5,000.00……………………………………………………………………..$50.00
Page 12 | AUXILIARY PROCEEDINGS
Each additional copy page from pages 2 through 20 costs $0.50.
Each additional page from 2-20……………………………………………………………………………$0.50
Page 12 | COPY FEE
Preparing and certifying the record for an outgoing change-of-venue transfer costs $40.00 when original documents or copies are forwarded.
Preparation and certification of record on change of venue, when original documents or copies are forwarded……………………………………………………………$40.00
Page 12 | CHANGE OF VENUE TRANSFER OUT
A change-of-venue transfer-in under Schedule 1 costs $303.00.
Change of Venue Schedule 1………………………………………………………………………………$303.00
Page 12 | CHANGE OF VENUE TRANSFER IN
For an appellate record over 200 pages, an additional fee of $0.25 per page applies.
Preparation of record when original documents are forwarded over 200 pages, an additional fee per page……………………………………………………………….$0.25
Page 12 | APPEALS
Correcting a case number or title on a filed document costs $25.00, charged to the filer.
For correcting the case number or case title on any document filed in the office, charged against the filer……………………………….……………………………………………………$25.00
Page 12 | CORRECTION OF CASES
Mailing a granted expungement or sealing order to four required agencies costs $40.00, at $10.00 per notice.
Mailing Order Granted for Expungement / Sealing to 4 required agencies @ 10.00 per notice………………………………………………………………………………………………….$40.00
Page 12 | EXPUNGEMENT
A change-of-venue transfer-in under Schedule 2 costs $253.00.
Change of Venue Schedule 2………………………………………………………………………………$253.00
Page 12 | CHANGE OF VENUE TRANSFER IN
Preparing an appellate record with fewer than 100 pages costs $50.00 plus delivery costs.
Preparation of record when original documents are forwarded under 100 pages, plus delivery costs………………………………………………………….…………….$50.00
Page 12 | APPEALS
Each certification or authentication with the seal of office costs $6.00.
Each certification or authentication with seal of office………………………………………………..$6.00
Page 12 | CERTIFICATION OR AUTHENTICATION
An auxiliary proceeding to collect a money judgment over $1,000.00 but not over $5,000.00 costs $30.00.
When the amount exceeds $1,000.00 but not $5,000.00………………………………………………$30.00
Page 12 | AUXILIARY PROCEEDINGS
Each additional copy page after page 20 costs $0.25.
All additional pages after 20………………………………………………………………………………..$0.25
Page 12 | COPY FEE
Each page of hard-copy print output from case records maintained on an automated computer-generated medium costs $6.00.
Each page of hard copy print output, when case records are maintained on an automated computer-generated medium………………………………………………………………..$6.00
Page 12 | HARD-COPY PRINT OUTPUT
Each order to seal or expunge records maintained by Illinois State Police costs $60.00, payable to ISP.
Per each Order to seal or expunge records maintained by Illinois State Police (Effective July 1, 2004 and Amended January 1, 2009) Payable to ISP………….$60.00
Page 12 | EXPUNGEMENT
The first page of a copy costs $2.00.
First page………………………………………………………………………………………………………$2.00
Page 12 | COPY FEE
Preparing an appellate record with more than 100 pages costs $100.00 plus delivery costs.
Preparation of record when original documents are forwarded over 100 pages, plus delivery costs………………………………………………………………………..$100.00
Page 12 | APPEALS
The fee for a counterclaim or third-party claim in a small claims case with at least $2,500.01 in controversy is $266.00.
Small Claims (SC) cases where the amount in controversy is $2,500.01 or more ……………..$266.00
Page 13 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT FEES
A counterclaim or third-party claim filed after the appearance fee has been paid incurs a $100.00 fee when the amount exceeds $15,000.01 but does not exceed $50,000.00.
Counterclaim or third-party claim after the appearance fee has been paid when the amt exceeds $15,000.01 but does not exceed $50,000.00………………..$100.00
Page 13 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT FEES
A counterclaim or third-party claim filed after the appearance fee has been paid incurs a $15.00 fee when the amount is up to $15,000.00.
Counterclaim or third-party claim after the appearance fee has been paid when the amt up to $15,000.00…………………………………………………………….$15.00
Page 13 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT FEES
COUNTERCLAIM OR THIRD-PARTY CLAIM…………………………………………………………….$100.00
COUNTERCLAIM OR THIRD-PARTY CLAIM…………………………………………………………….$100.00
Page 13 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT FEES
The fee for a 6- or 12-person jury is $137.50.
6 or 12 Man Jury……………………………………………………………………………………………...$137.50
Page 13 | PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP- MISCELLANEOUS FEES
A petition to vacate or modify a final judgment or order, or to reopen an estate, filed before 30 days after entry incurs a $50.00 fee, except in forcible entry and detainer and small claims cases.
Petition to vacate or modify any final judgment or order of court (except in forcible entry and detainer cases and small claims cases) or a petition to reopen an estate, if filed before 30 days after the entry of the judgment or order……………………………………………………………………$50.00
Page 13 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT FEES
A claim filed against an estate in the $500.00 to $9,999.00 range incurs a $40.00 fee.
$500.00 to $9,999.00………………………………………………………………………………………….$40.00
Page 13 | PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP- MISCELLANEOUS FEES
The arbitration rejection fee is $500.00 when the amount is over $30,000.00.
Over $30,000.00………………………………………………………………………...…………………….$500.00
Page 13 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT FEES
The clerk’s fee to reinstate a driver’s license is $5.00.
REINSTATEMENT OF DRIVER’S LICENSE (CLERK’S FEE)………………………………………….$5.00
Page 13 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT FEES
A petition to vacate an order of bond forfeiture incurs a $40.00 fee.
Petition to vacate order of bond forfeiture……………………………………………………………....$40.00
Page 13 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT FEES
A claim filed against an estate of $10,000.00 or more incurs a $60.00 fee.
$10,000.00 or more…………………………………………………………………………………………...$60.00
Page 13 | PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP- MISCELLANEOUS FEES
A claim filed against an estate in the $150.00 to $499.00 range incurs a $25.00 fee.
$150.00 to $499.00………………………………………………………………..…………………………..$25.00
Page 13 | PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP- MISCELLANEOUS FEES
The fee for a counterclaim or third-party claim in a small claims case with $2,500.00 or less in controversy is $91.00.
Small Claims (SC) cases where the amount in controversy is $2,500.00 or less………….……..$91.00
Page 13 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT FEES
Each certified copy of a letter of office incurs a $2.00 fee.
Each Certified Copy………………………………………………………………………………………….$2.00
Page 13 | PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP- MISCELLANEOUS FEES
A petition to vacate or modify a final judgment or order filed later than 30 days after entry incurs a $75.00 fee.
Petition to vacate or modify any final judgment or order of court, if filed later than the 30 days after the entry of the judgment or order…………………………………………………………………………………………………..$75.00
Page 13 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT FEES
Each accounting other than the final accounting of a decedent, minor, or disabled person incurs a $25.00 fee.
Other than the final accounting of decedent, minor or disabled person…………………………...$25.00
Page 13 | PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP- MISCELLANEOUS FEES
A petition to reopen an estate incurs a $25.00 fee.
PETITION TO REOPEN ESTATE…………………………………………………………………………...$25.00
Page 13 | PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP- MISCELLANEOUS FEES
The arbitration rejection fee is $200.00 when the amount is $30,000.00 or less.
$30,000.00 or less……………………………………………………………………………………………$200.00
Page 13 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT FEES
Each notice sent to the Secretary of State under Chapter 625 ILCS 306.4 incurs a $10.00 fee.
Notice Sent to Secretary of State under Chapter 625 ILCS 306.4 (each)……………………………………………………………………………........$10.00
Page 14 | ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL FEES
A motion to vacate exparte judgments incurs a $40.00 fee.
Motion to vacate exparte judgments……………………………………………………………………..$40.00
Page 14 | ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL FEES
A notice sent to the defendant under Chapter 625 ILCS 306.4 incurs a $10.00 fee.
Notice Sent to Defendant under Chapter 625 ILCS 306.4…………………………………………….$10.00
Page 14 | ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL FEES
A motion to vacate or amend a final order incurs a $40.00 fee.
Motion to vacate or amend final order…………………………………………………………………...$40.00
Page 14 | ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL FEES
The sheriff interstate probation transfer fee is $125.00.
SHERIFF INTERSTATE PROBATION TRANSFER FEE...................................................................$125.00
Page 14 | ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL FEES
A motion to vacate judgment on forfeiture incurs a $40.00 fee.
Motion to vacate judgment on forfeiture………………………………………………………………...$40.00
Page 14 | ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL FEES
The monthly probation fee is determined by the judge.
PROBATION FEE (MONTHLY)………………………………………..….Amount Determined by the Judge
Page 14 | JUVENILE DIVISION
The DNA analysis fee is $250.00.
DNA ANALYSIS FEE…………………………………………………………………………………………$250.00
Page 14 | JUVENILE DIVISION
The monthly juvenile supervision fee is determined by the judge.
JUVENILE SUPERVISION FEE (MONTHLY)……………………………Amount Determined by the Judge
Page 14 | JUVENILE DIVISION
A motion to vacate Failure to Appear or Failure to Comply notices sent to the Secretary of State incurs a $40.00 fee.
Motion to vacate Failure to Appear or Failure to Comply notices sent to the Secretary of State……………………………………………………………………$40.00
Page 14 | ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL FEES
Adults sentenced to probation must pay a probation service fee assessed by the trial judge, capped at $50.00 per month.
Pursuant to Chapter 38 Section 204-7.1 the Clerk of the Circuit Court is hereby directed to collect from those adults sentenced to a period of probation, a Probation Service Fee to be assessed by the trial judge and not to exceed $50.00 per month.
Page 14 | ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL FEES
A motion to vacate bond forfeiture orders incurs a $40.00 fee.
Motion to vacate bond forfeiture orders…………………………………………………………………$40.00
Page 14 | ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL FEES
The jury fee for an ordinance violation punishable by fine only is $137.50.
Ordinance Violation punishable by fine only……………………………………………………………$137.50
Page 14 | ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL FEES
The fee is 10% of the bond posted.
TEN PERCENT………………………………………………………………………………10% of Bond Posted
Page 14 | ADDITIONAL CRIMINAL FEES
A person unable to pay fees, costs, and charges in a civil action may request an application for a court-fee waiver.
If you are unable to pay the fees, costs, and charges of a civil action, you may ask for an application for waiver of court fees, costs, and charges provided for under the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/5-105).
Page 3 | GENERAL INFORMATION
The listed fees are not charged to state or local government units or school districts unless the court orders another party to pay on their behalf, and the fee requirements do not apply to law enforcement agencies.
No fee provided for herein shall be charged to any unit of state or local government or school district unless the court orders another party to pay such fee on its behalf. The fee requirements of this section shall not apply to police departments or other law enforcement agencies. In this section, “law enforcement agency” means an agency of the state or a unit of local government that is vested by law or ordinance with the duty to maintain public order and to enforce criminal laws and ordinances.
Page 3 | Fee Waiver for Units of Government
A person unable to pay required criminal assessments may ask the court to waive payment by applying for an assessment waiver.
If you are unable to pay the required criminal assessments, you may ask the court to waive payment of them by applying for an assessment waiver provided for under the Code of Criminal Procedure (725 ILCS 5/124A-20).
Page 3 | GENERAL INFORMATION
No civil appearance fee applies to Schedule 3 case categories, including the listed cases and appearances filed by local government units or school districts.
Clerk of the Courts Act Appearance Schedule 3 – Fee is $0 Civil Appearance Fees for schedule 3 shall include the following cases categories: Adoption (AD) cases; Family (FA) cases; -Petitions filed under the Parental Notice of Abortion Act (750 ILCS 70/1 et seq.); -Voluntary petitions to determine parentage filed pursuant to section 309 of the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015 (750 ILCS 46/309); Guardianship (GR) cases; -Guardianship of a minor; Mental Health (MH) cases; Miscellaneous Remedy (MR) cases: -Cases filed pursuant to the Estrays and Lost Property Act (765 ILCS 1020/1 et seq.); -Petitions seeking administrative review of unemployment decisions filed pursuant to Section 1100 of the Unemployment Insurance Act (820 ILCS 405/1100); Orders of Protections (OP) cases; Small Claims (SC) cases where the amount in controversy is $2,500.01 or more; All appearances filed by units of local government or school districts.
Page 8 | SCHEDULED CIVIL COURT APPEARANCE FEES
A juvenile petition to expunge has no fee.
Petition to Expunge (Juvenile)………………………………………………………………………….NO FEE
Page 12 | EXPUNGEMENT
No fee is charged for an original letter of office.
Original………………………………………………………………………………………………………...NO FEE
Page 13 | PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP- MISCELLANEOUS FEES
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Civil jury trials scheduled in 2020 must be vacated and reset case by case.
Additionally, all civil jury trials currently scheduled in 2020 shall be vacated and are to be reset on a case by case basis.
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Criminal jury trials are continued until August 3, 2020, or a further Illinois Supreme Court order, and the delay is not attributed to the State or the Defendant.
Therefore: All criminal jury trials in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit are continued until August 3, 2020 or until further Order of the Illinois Supreme Court and the Twentieth Judicial Circuit without this delay being attributed to the State or the Defendant.
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Compliant diversion participants’ cases will be continued for 90 days until completion.
Cases will be continued 90 days until completion.
Page 6 | Domestic Violence Misdemeanors
In June, cases will be continued if the parties or attorneys are absent, unless the Court orders otherwise.
In month of June, if parties and or attorneys not present, all cases will be continued unless ordered by the Court.
Page 11 | PROBATE – Tuesday and Thursday
Thereafter, if attorneys want matter continued, they should submit a proposed order or correspond with Judge via email or telephone.
Thereafter, if attorneys want matter continued, they should submit a proposed order or correspond with Judge via email or telephone.
Page 11 | PROBATE – Tuesday and Thursday
Litigants may reschedule a small claims trial by agreement during June.
• SOME SMALL CLAIMS TRIALS WILL RESUME ON JUNE 1ST. LITIGANTS MAY RESCHEDULE ANY SMALL CLAIMS TRIAL BY AGREEMENT IN THE MONTH OF JUNE.
Page 12 | SMALL CLAIMS
All June Arbitration Center settings are vacated and continued to a date to be determined.
Arbitration Center. All June settings are hereby vacated and continued to a later date to be determined.
Page 10 | ARBITRATION/LM/FE&D DOCKET
Chambers Communication Rules
Schedule hearings on motions longer than 15 minutes and all evidentiary hearings directly through Judge Cannady.
All hearings on motions in excess of 15 minutes and all evidentiary hearings must be scheduled directly through Judge Cannady until further notice.
Page 11 | PROBATE – Tuesday and Thursday
All settings to be scheduled directly with Judge Cannady. Personal contact: Chambers phone 618-825-2534 or Thomas.cannady@co.st-clair.il.us
All settings to be scheduled directly with Judge Cannady. Personal contact: Chambers phone 618-825-2534 or Thomas.cannady@co.st-clair.il.us
Page 11 | GENERAL INFORMATION
The responsible attorney must email all documents to the Judge.
The responsible attorney will then email all documents to the Judge.
Page 22 | Pleas/Judgments/Orders
The responsible attorney must email all documents to the Judge.
The responsible attorney will then email all documents to the Judge.
Page 8 | Pleas/Judgments/Orders
BEFORE coming to the Courthouse, check your court date as many court dates and times have changed. This can be accomplished by contacting the St. Clair County Circuit Clerk.
BEFORE coming to the Courthouse, check your court date as many court dates and times have changed. This can be accomplished by contacting the St. Clair County Circuit Clerk.
Page 1 | GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Anyone experiencing COVID-19 symptoms or exposure, or living with a symptomatic family member, must notify the Chief Judge, Presiding Judge, or supervisor before coming to the courthouse.
Anyone who is experiencing fever, chills, other symptoms or has been exposed to COVID-19 or lives with a family member who has symptoms of COVID-19 shall notify the Chief Judge, Presiding Judge, or supervisor before coming to the St. Clair County Courthouse Building.
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A person who cannot appear because of COVID-19 symptoms or exposure should notify their attorney, or the Circuit Clerk if unrepresented.
Wearing masks or face coverings and practicing social distancing is required in all areas of the St. Clair County Courthouse Building. Any person who is experiencing fever, chills, other symptoms, or has been exposed to COVID-19 or lives with a family members who has symptoms of COVID-19, should notify their attorney or if there is no attorney representation, should notify the Circuit Clerk of the Court of their inability to appear.
Page 2 | GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Contact the Judge or Clerk to arrange a setting for an agreed disposition reached before the next court date, a bond-modification request, or another matter.
If the parties reach an agreed disposition prior to the next scheduled court date, or to request a modification of bond or any for any other matter, contact Judge/Clerk to arrange a setting.
Page 4 | Felony Division
Contact the Court’s Clerk to obtain the Status Order form.
Contact the Court’s Clerk for the Status Order form.
Page 4 | Felony Division
If you have a scheduled matter but have not received a notice, contact the Clerk for Courtroom 407.
In the event that you have a matter set and have not received a notice as of yet, please contact the Clerk for Courtroom 407.
Page 10 | CHANCERY
Attorneys may contact the Judge by email to seek a continuance.
Thereafter, if attorneys want matter continued, they should submit a proposed order or correspond with Judge via email or telephone.
Page 11 | PROBATE – Tuesday and Thursday
Correspond with Judge Cannady before conducting a contested hearing.
Correspond with Judge Cannady - 1. Prior to conducting any contested hearings.
Page 11 | GENERAL INFORMATION
Parties should contact the civil judge's clerk to schedule all matters.
Parties should contact the civil judge's clerk to schedule all matters.
Page 12 | CIVIL DIVISION
Participants without Zoom access may participate by conference call, with the judge or host calling and placing them on speaker.
If a participant does not have access to Zoom, he/she shall be allowed to participate by conference call. The Judge/host will call the litigant and place him/her on speaker during the virtual proceeding.
Page 16 | Zoom Accounts
Litigants, defendants, and other participants will provide an email address to the clerk's office in order to be sent an invitation to the Zoom proceeding.
Litigants, defendants, and other participants will provide an email address to the clerk's office in order to be sent an invitation to the Zoom proceeding.
Page 16 | Zoom Accounts
Contact the judge or clerk to arrange a setting for an agreed disposition before the next court date, a bond-modification request, or another matter.
If the parties reach an agreed disposition prior to the next scheduled court date, or to request a modification of bond or any for any other matter, contact Judge/Clerk to arrange a setting.
Page 1 | Felony Division
The Clerk’s main operator is reachable at (618) 277-6832 during office hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., except legal holidays.
Main Operator (618) 277-6832 OFFICE HOURS Monday through Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Closed Saturday and Sunday and all Legal Holidays
Page 2 | Main Operator; Office Hours
To expedite your correspondence please address all incoming mail to the attention of the proper division. The mailing address and P. O. Box number for the Circuit Clerk’s Office is listed on the cover page.
To expedite your correspondence please address all incoming mail to the attention of the proper division. The mailing address and P. O. Box number for the Circuit Clerk’s Office is listed on the cover page.
Page 11 | ADDITIONAL CIVIL FEES — INCOMING MAIL