Circuit Court of Tazewell County, Illinois (10th Judicial Circuit)
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Document Format Requirements15 rules
The bond must use the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk, and must be conditioned on payment and delivery of the share to the distributee.
Court's wording
Unless excused by the court, such representative or attorney-in-fact shall furnish suitable bond with sureties, in an amount to be fixed by the court, which bond shall be m form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk filed with the Clerk of the Court and shall be conditioned upon the payment and delivery of the distributive share to the distributee.
Such representative or attorney-in-fact shall present ..flk_his petition for leave to receive in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk with the Clerk o(the Court.
Each power of attorney or assignment shall be signed by the distributee and properly authenticated and acknowledged before the American Counsel of the jurisdiction in which the foreign distributee resides, unless the court shall be satisfied with the other evidence of the genuineness or validity of the power of attorney or assignment.
Each petition for admission of a will to probate or for letters of administration shall be filed substantially in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk with the Clerk of the Court.
Documents presented to the clerk for filing must be letter-size, flat, unfolded, and without color backs.
- Paper size
- Letter
Court's wording
(b) The files in the circuit clerk's office in all cases or proceedings shall be kept under the system known as "flat filing" and all documents of every kind and character presented to the clerk for filing shall be 8-1/2 X 11" in size flat, unfolded and without color backs.
The mediator's report must use the mandatory form.
- Mediator report
Formatting
- •Use the mandatory form
Court's wording
Within 10 (ten) days of completion or termination of mediation, the mediator shall file a report with the clerk of the court, using the mandatory form, and send a copy to each attorney of record or pro se litigant and to the judicial coordinator.
Each petition for admission of a will to probate or for letters of administration shall be filed substantially in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk.
All orders granting, denying, or limiting extended media coverage should be entered using the Extended Media Coverage Order form authorized by the Illinois Supreme Court (Appendix D of the Policy).
The notice shall be made on a document separate from any motions presented.
The parties shall cooperate in exchanging pleadings in electronic format.
The parties shall cooperate on the use of electronic format discovery responses.
All answers to written discovery requests shall be prepared so that the documents being responded to immediately precede the answer.
- Discovery response
Formatting
- •The documents being responded to must immediately precede the answer
The parties shall cooperate on the use of electronic format discovery requests.
The forms for all probate courts of the 10th Judicial Circuit, to the extent possible, shall be uniform.
However, a party shall not bind the brief on the left side or include a cover. In addition, the number of copies and service need only be in conformity with Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 11 and 10th Cir. R. 22, and a brief need not include an appendix.
- Brief
Formatting
- •Do not include a cover
Document Filing Requirements105 rules
The notice must state the hearing’s time, place, and nature and substantially include the prescribed binding-effect warning.
Court's wording
The notice shall contain the time, place and nature of the hearing and substantially the following sentence: "If the account is approved by the court upon the hearing, in the absence of fraud, accident or mistake, the account as approved is binding upon all persons to whom this notice is given."
Each administrator's or executor's account shall state any change in the identity of the parties entitled to a distributive share of the estate which change has occurred and has not theretofore been reported to the court.
Authority for distribution before six months after issuance of letters is granted only after the inventory is filed, a current account is approved and filed, and all accrued costs are paid.
Court's wording
Authority under Section 24-4(a) of the Probate Act to an executor or administrator to pay all or part of the distributive share to a distributee before the expiration of six months after the issuance of letters will be granted only after the filing of the inventory, the approval and filing of a current account, and the payment of all accrued costs.
A demand on an executor, administrator, or guardian must be made in writing and served in the manner used for motion service.
Court's wording
Demand under the terms of Section 24-16(c) of the Probate Act on an executor, administrator, or guardian to pay money or deliver property to any person in pursuance of the lawful order of the court shall be made in writing by serving written demand on the executor, administrator, or guardian in the manner provided for services of motions.
The refunding bond shall be in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk.
Evidence shall be presented to the court that all allowed claims have been paid or that there is sufficient money on hand to pay all claims against the estate and to warrant distribution.
Objections to accounts, reports, awards, etc., shall be in writing and shall specify all grounds of objection.
Such notice shall be in writing accompanied by a copy of the account except where notice is to be given by publication.
Such representative or attorney-in-fact shall present ..flk_his petition for leave to receive in the form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk with the Clerk o(the Court.
Such representative or attorney-in-fact shall acknowledge receipt in writing of the distributive share received from the legal representative, and he shall certify on said receipt that his authority to receive the distributive share has not been revoked.
The compliance report submitted to the court must include a receipt or voucher evidencing payment and delivery of the share to the distributee.
Court's wording
Such representative or attorney-in-fact within ninety days (or any extension thereof allowed by the court during the said ninety day period) shall present to the court his report of compliance, together with the receipt or voucher of the distribution evidencing payment and delivery of the distributive share to the distributee lawfully entitled thereto.
A representative, attorney-in-fact, or assignee must present evidence that the distributee is entitled to the share and that the representative is authorized to receive it.
Court's wording
Such representative or attorney-in-fact or assignee shall present satisfactory evidence to the court that his principal is, in fact, the person entitled to receive such distributive share and that such representative or attorney-in-fact or assignee has been duly authorized, by treaty or power of attorney or assignment, to receive said distributive share.
The legal representative shall file said receipt and certificate with his vouchers.
If the representative or attorney-in-fact fails, refuses, or is unable to deliver the share within 90 days or a court-granted extension, the share must be deposited with the county treasurer subject to further court order.
Court's wording
In the event of the failure, refusal or inability of the representative or attorney-in-fact to pay and deliver the distributive share to the distributee lawfully entitled thereto within said ninety days (or any extension thereof granted by the court during the said ninety day period), the distributive share shall be deposited with the county treasurer subject to the further order of the court
The representative or attorney-in-fact must produce and file in court the county treasurer’s voucher or receipt evidencing the deposit.
Court's wording
presentation of voucher or receipt of the county treasurer evidencing the deposit of said distributive share shall be produced and filed in the court by the representative or attorney-in-fact, whereupon he shall be discharged from further duty.
Unless excused by the court, a representative or attorney-in-fact must file a suitable bond with sureties in the court-fixed amount, conditioned on paying and delivering the share to the distributee.
Court's wording
Unless excused by the court, such representative or attorney-in-fact shall furnish suitable bond with sureties, in an amount to be fixed by the court, which bond shall be m form prescribed by the court and furnished by the clerk filed with the Clerk of the Court and shall be conditioned upon the payment and delivery of the distributive share to the distributee.
After a will is admitted to probate, the clerk must place a copy in the court file, keep the original separate for six months, and not surrender it without a court order.
Court's wording
After admission of a will to probate, the clerk shall cause a copy to become part of the court file . The original will shall be kept separate from the court file for a period of six (6) months following its admission to probate and the clerk shall not surrender possession thereof to anyone except by order of the court.
When no petition has been filed for admission of a will to probate or for letters of administration, a person desiring to obtain an ascertainment and declaration of heirship or dependency shall file a petition stating: (1) the name and address of petitioner and his attorney; (2) the name and place of residence of the decedent at the time of his death; (3) the time and place of death: (4) the names and post office addresses of his heirs and the fact as to whether any of them is a minor or incompetent.
and shall record with the clerk any changes in his address taking place during the period of administration.
When filing a request to expunge or seal records, a requester shall file the request, a certificate of service by the circuit clerk, and a proposed order to expunge and or seal.
- Document
- Expungement or sealing request
Must include
- •Proposed order
- •Certificate of service
The petitioner must file the mandatory Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause and serve it with the petition, unless the sworn petition clearly delineates and makes ascertainable the amounts due and all just credits.
Court's wording
In a proceeding for a petition for rule to show cause for failure to pay under the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Civil Union Act, Parentage Act or (Guardianship of) Minors Act, the petitioner shall file a mandatory form entitled Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause and serve it with the petition. However. this aQidavit shall not be required jf the amounts due and all just credits are clearly delineated and ascertainable in the sworn petition fill:_ rule to show cause.
If a party is seeking support for a non-minor child, that party shall also file a financial affidavit on behalf of the non-minor child.
All affidavits filed herein shall be timely supplemented.
In a Dissolution of Marriage proceeding when there is any issue involving property, including debt allowance or spousal maintenance, an addendum (or equivalent additional documentation) must be filed
All parties in covered cases involving economic issues must file a mandatory-form financial affidavit.
Court's wording
In any case filed pursuant to the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Civil Union Act, Parentage Act or (Guardianship of) Minors Act wherein economic issues arise, a mandatory form fmancial affidavit shall be filed by all parties.
The circuit clerk assigns a general number when an action or proceeding is commenced, and that number must appear on all pleadings, notices, orders, and other filed documents.
Court's wording
(a) When an action or proceeding is commenced, the circuit clerk shall give the filing a general number which shall be endorsed on all pleadings, notices, orders, and other documents filed therein. Such numbering shall indicate the year in which such action or proceeding was commenced, the case identification prescribed by the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, and its consecutive general number. Pending actions or proceedings shall continue under the numbers heretofore assigned.
An appearance must include the specified contact and party information for the filer, and subsequent filings must comply with the appearance rule.
Court's wording
The appearance shall contain the name of the attorney, firm name, if any, address, phone number, email address, facsimile number, ARDC number of the attorney filling the appearance, and shall identify the party(s) for whom the appearance is being filed. A party representing himself shall file a written appearance and include name, address, phone number, and email address. All subsequent filings shall comply with this rule.
A written appearance shall be filed in every case by a party or an attorney provided that the appearance may be incorporated in the document being filed.
A motion-hearing notice must identify the action and court, the motion and its filing and service dates, and any court time reserved for the hearing.
Court's wording
The notice of hearing shall include: (1) the title and number of the action, (2) the court in which the motion shall be heard, (3) the complete title of the motion, (4) the date of filing of the motion, (5) the date when the motion was previously served or that the motion is being served with the notice, and, (6) if applicable, the amount of court time reserved for hearing on the motion(s).
written notice of such hearing of the motion, showing: (1) the title and number of the action, (2) the name of the judge who heard the motion, (3) the date of the hearing, and (4) the ruling of the court thereon
If a motion heard without prior notice is denied, an order of the denial shall entered of record and notice shall be given in accordance with paragraph (a) of this rule.
Application. An attorney for the receiver shall be employed only upon order of the court, upon written motion of the receiver stating the reasons for the requested employment and naming the attorney to be employed.
(1) The amount, stating the judgment balance, the accrued interest, and costs; (2) That after the exercise of due diligence that judgment creditor and his attorney cannot be found or that the judgment creditor or his attorney fails or refuses to deliver a satisfaction of judgment upon being tendered the amount due;
Not later than 30 days after his appointment, the receiver shall file with the court a detailed report and inventory of all property, real or personal, of the estate, designating the property within his possession or control.
(b) Exception. If the court is satisfied that the best interests of the estate would be served, an individual or corporation otherwise disqualified under Section (a) of this rule may be appointed as receiver by an order specifically setting forth the reasons for departing from the general rule.
Any person assured by a bond executed in this court may by motion request the sureties to justify. The motion shall be accompanied by an affidavit showing grounds for believing the sureties to be insufficient, the manner of inquiry, and the facts ascertained.
(b) Appraisal by Receiver. If no appraisers are appointed, the receiver shall investigate the value of the property of the estate and show in the inventory the value of the several items listed as disclosed by the investigation.
Bonds with corporation or association licensed to transact surety business in the State of Illinois as surety will be approved only if the surety has filed with the clerk of the court a certified copy of the license issued to the surety by the Director of Insurance.
In covered cases involving economic issues, all parties must file a mandatory-form financial affidavit.
Court's wording
In any case filed pursuant to the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Civil Union Act, Parentage Act or (Guardianship of) Minors Act wherein economic issues arise, a mandatory form financial affidavit shall be filed by all parties.
If a party is seeking support for a non-minor child, that party shall also file a financial affidavit on behalf of the non-minor child.
In covered failure-to-pay proceedings, the petitioner must file the mandatory-form Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause.
Court's wording
In a proceeding for a petition for rule to show cause for failure to pay under the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Civil Union Act, Parentage Act or (Guardianship of) Minors Act, the petitioner shall file a mandatory form entitled Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause
All affidavits filed herein shall be timely supplemented.
The circuit clerk must attach the specified case-management notice to the petition and all copies.
Court's wording
The circuit clerk is to attach the following notice to the petition and all copies of the petition: THE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE IS SET FOR , 20 AT A.M. / P.M. IN COURTROOM OF THE COUNTY COURTHOUSE. FAILURE TO ATTEND MAY RESULT IN A DEFAULT JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF SOUGHT. ALL PARTIES MUST COMPLETE OR ENROLL IN AN APPROVED PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAM BY THE CASE MANAGEMENT DATE.
A pleading involving a child custody proceeding must indicate in capital letters, under the title of the pleading, the following language: CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDING.
- Document
- Pleading
Must include
- •CHILD CUSTODY PROCEEDING
The circuit clerk shall attach the Approved Parent Education Notice to each case management conference notice.
A mediator shall provide proof of completion to the chief circuit judge or judicial coordinator.
Mediators must secure and maintain professional liability insurance which covers the mediation process and provide proof thereof to the chief circuit judge or judicial coordinator.
Prior to the commencement of mediation, all participants in the mediation shall sign a confidentiality agreement prescribed by these rules.
The attorney shall complete 5 (five) hours of the aforesaid continuing education within two (2) years from initial placement upon the approved 10th Judicial Circuit list and submit certification of the courses to the chief circuit judge or judicial coordinator.
When no probate or administration petition has been filed, a petition seeking a declaration of heirship or dependency must include the specified information about the petitioner, decedent, and heirs.
Court's wording
When no petition has been filed for admission of a will to probate or for letters of administration, a person desiring to obtain an ascertainment and declaration of heirship or dependency shall file a petition stating: (1) the name and address of petitioner and his attorney; (2) the name and place of residence of the decedent at the time of his death; (3) the time and place of death: (4) the names and post office addresses of his heirs and the fact as to whether any of them is a minor or incompetent.
Each claim that is founded upon a written instrument shall be accompanied by a copy of the written instrument.
Descriptions of certificates of stock shall include the number of shares and class of shares and the exact corporate title.
Inventory descriptions of notes must state the specified amount, date, maker, interest, endorsement, and security details.
Court's wording
Descriptions of notes shall include the face amount and unpaid balance, the date of note, the date of maturity, the name of the maker, the rate of interest, the date to which interest is paid, the endorsements, if any and if secured, a description of the security.
Unless the original is lost or destroyed, it shall be exhibited to the court at the hearing.
An inventory’s description of each cause of action must identify the opposing person and nature of the claim, and provide specified suit information if suit has been instituted.
Court's wording
(c) The description of each cause of action shall include the name of the person against whom the cause of action exists or is asserted, the nature of the cause of action and, if suit has been instituted, the title of the suit, the name of the court in which it is pending, and the general number.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The identified Illinois Supreme Court rules, orders, and e-filing standards are mandatory for use in the Tenth Judicial Circuit.
The following rules, orders, and standards governing e-filing have been promulgated by the Supreme Court of Illinois and the provisions of which are mandatory for use in the 1oth Judicial Circuit:
Page 1 | Rule 17(c)
Civil-case documents must be electronically filed with the clerk unless the Illinois Supreme Court exempts them.
all documents in civil cases, unless exempted by the Illinois Supreme Court, must be electronically filed with the clerk of court.
Page 1 | Rule 17(a)
Quasi-criminal case documents cannot be filed electronically.
Quasi-criminal case types (Traffic, Ordinance Violation, Conservation, and Civil Law Violations) cannot be electronically filed.
Page 1 | Rule 17(a)
Third parties, including the listed persons and entities, must file electronically unless the Court allows an exemption for good cause shown.
Any and all third-parties, including, but not limited to, court reporters, Probation Departments, Sheriffs Departments, local municipalities, other units of government, mediators, guardian' s ad litem, receivers, child representatives, private process servers and respondents in garnishment proceedings, including but not limited to employers and financial institutions, are required to file electronically, unless an exemption is allowed by the Court for good cause shown.
Page 2 | Rule 17(d)(a)
Discovery responses and related documents must not be filed with the clerk.
No discovery responses or documents shall be filed with the clerk.
Page 13 | Rule 25
Discovery requests must not be filed with the clerk.
No discovery requests shall be filed with the clerk.
Page 13 | Rule 24
Electronic filing is prohibited until the circuit court adopts an electronic filing procedure.
No filing may be in electronic format until the circuit court adopts such a procedure.
Page 33 | Rule 83 Actions seeking review from an administrative agency’s decision
Criminal and juvenile case documents may be e-filed through eFileIL only after the case is initiated and assigned a case number.
Criminal and Juvenile case documents may be filed with the Court electronically through eFileiL, but this only applies to filings after the case has been initiated and assigned a case number.
Page 1 | Rule 17(a)
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A party must file a written objection stating its reasons within three days of receiving notice, unless the court prescribes otherwise; the court may also allow oral objections.
Any party that objects to extended media coverage shall file a written objection, stating the reasons, within three (3) days of receiving notice of the request. Objections may be made outside the three (3) day window as the court prescribes. The court may also allow oral objections.
Page 4 | G. Objections to Extended Media Coverage
Requests must be filed at least seven days before the proceeding, unless the court prescribes shorter notice or the proceeding was not scheduled that far in advance.
All requests for extended media coverage shall be filed with the circuit clerk at least seven (7) days in advance of the time the proceeding sought to be covered is scheduled to begin. Requests may be made on shorter notice as the court may prescribe or when a proceeding is not scheduled at least seven (7) days in advance (for example, an initial appearance in a criminal proceeding or a temporary restraining order in a civil proceeding).
Page 4 | F. Request for Extended Media Coverage
The continuances are excluded from specified speedy-trial calculations, and the related statutory time limits are tolled until further court order, including when safety limitations prevent trial from proceeding.
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. This provision also applies when a trial is delayed when the court determines proper distancing and facilities limitations prevent the trial from proceeding safely.
Page 1 | ORDERED
A representative or attorney-in-fact must present a compliance report and proof of distribution within 90 days, unless the court grants an extension during that 90-day period.
Such representative or attorney-in-fact within ninety days (or any extension thereof allowed by the court during the said ninety day period) shall present to the court his report of compliance, together with the receipt or voucher of the distribution evidencing payment and delivery of the distributive share to the distributee lawfully entitled thereto.
Civil cases
Page 3 | Rule 69 — Attorneys-in-fact and representatives of foreign countries
Proposed written interrogatories must be filed before the hearing.
Proposed written interrogatories shall be filed prior to the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 4 | PART 2 OPENING DECEDENT'S ESTATES — Rule 64
Each executor, administrator, or guardian must file an address with the clerk when subscribing the oath.
Each executor, administrator or guardian shall file his address with the clerk at the time of subscribing his oath
Civil cases
Page 4 | Rule 62 — Filing of address by executor, administrator or guardian
The clerk must set the matter on the earliest available expungement review call after the 68th day from the initial filing date.
The clerk shall then set the matter on the court's earliest available expungement review call following the 68th day after the initial date of filing.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | COURTROOM 203, EXPUNGEMENT / SEALING PROCEDURE
If an objection is filed, the clerk must set a hearing within seven days for the judge's next monthly expungement call after the 110th day from the initial request filing.
If an objection is filed, the clerk shall, within seven days, set the matter for a hearing on the judge's next monthly expungement call following the 110th day after the initial filing of the request.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | COURTROOM 203, EXPUNGEMENT / SEALING PROCEDURE
The property addendum must be on file at least seven days before any hearing.
The addendum must also be on file seven (7) days prior to any hearing.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 42. Financial Affidavit and Affidavits of Amount Due
Financial affidavits must be filed at least seven days before the hearing.
The financial affidavit(s) shall be filed not less than seven (7) days before the date of the hearing
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 42. Financial Affidavit and Affidavits of Amount Due
A summary-judgment motion may not be heard until 10 days after service of its notice, unless the parties agree or the court previously orders otherwise.
Except by agreement or prior order of court, a motion for summary judgment will not be heard until 10 days after service of the notice of motion.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE — PART 2 HEARING OF MOTIONS
A party who appears without service of summons must plead within the time that would apply if summons had been served on the appearance date, unless the court orders another time.
A party who appears without having been served with summons is required to plead within the same time as if served with summons on the day he appears or at such other time as the court may order.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE — PART 1 APPEARANCES AND DEFAULT
Proof of service of the hearing notice must be filed with the clerk within 48 hours after the hearing.
proof of service thereof shall be filed with the clerk within 48 hours after the hearing.
Page 13 | Rule 23(a)
Within 30 days after appointment, the receiver must file a detailed report and inventory identifying all estate property and the property in the receiver’s possession or control.
Not later than 30 days after his appointment, the receiver shall file with the court a detailed report and inventory of all property, real or personal, of the estate, designating the property within his possession or control.
Page 15 | Rule 34
The receiver must file the first report with the inventory, file additional reports annually, and file a final report when the receivership ends; the court may order special reports.
(a) Time of filing. The receiver shall file his first report at the time of filing his inventory and additional reports annually thereafter. Special reports may be ordered by the court, and a final report shall be filed upon the termination of the receivership.
Page 16 | Rule 36
Financial affidavits must be filed at least seven days before the hearing.
The financial affidavit(s) shall be filed not less than seven (7) days before the date of the hearing
Page 17 | Rule 42 Financial affidavits and affidavits of amount due
The required affidavit must be filed and served with the petition.
the petitioner shall file a mandatory form entitled Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause and serve it with the petition.
Page 18 | Rule 42 Financial affidavits and affidavits of amount due
The case management conference must be scheduled no later than 90 days after the initial filing, at dates and times determined by the trial court judge.
(b) The case management conference shall be set no later than 90 days after the initial filing on dates and times determined by the trial court judge.
Page 19
The mediator must file a report with the clerk within 10 days after mediation ends or is terminated.
Within 10 (ten) days of completion or termination of mediation, the mediator shall file a report with the clerk of the court, using the mandatory form, and send a copy to each attorney of record or pro se litigant and to the judicial coordinator.
Page 24 | Rule 54(c)
Proposed written interrogatories must be filed before the hearing.
Proposed written interrogatories shall be filed prior to the hearing.
Page 26 | PROBATE COURT
An executor, administrator, or guardian must file their address with the clerk when subscribing their oath.
Each executor, administrator or guardian shall file his address with the clerk at the time of subscribing his oath
Page 26 | PROBATE COURT
An executor, administrator, or guardian must record address changes with the clerk during the period of administration.
shall record with the clerk any changes in his address taking place during the period of administration.
Page 26 | PROBATE COURT
Within ninety days, or an extension allowed by the court during that period, the representative or attorney-in-fact must present a compliance report and receipt or voucher evidencing payment and delivery to the lawful distributee.
(5) Such representative or attorney-in-fact within ninety days (or any extension thereof allowed by the court during the said ninety day period) shall present to the court his report of compliance, together with the receipt or voucher of the distribution evidencing payment and delivery of the distributive share to the distributee lawfully entitled thereto.
Page 28 | Rule 69 Attorneys-in-fact and representatives of foreign countries
Answers or other pleadings to accounting objections must be filed within the time fixed by the court.
If objections to a written accounting are filed, within a time fixed by the court all other parties shall file answers or otherwise plead to the objections filed, thereby placing the cause at issue for a trial on the merits of the objections.
Page 33 | Accounting action
Accounting objections must be filed within the time fixed by the court; objections not written and timely filed are waived.
Within a time fixed by the court, any party to an accounting action may file specific written objections to the form or substance of the accounting filed, requesting specific relief, such as, for example, a money judgment, an injunction, removal from office, or a more detailed statement of accounts. Any objections not reduced to writing and timely filed are waived.
Page 33 | Accounting action
A witness may object in writing or orally before testifying and as soon as practicable.
Witnesses may file a written objection or make an oral objection to extended media coverage prior to testifying and as soon as practicable.
Page 4 | G. Objections to Extended Media Coverage
Interested persons may propose cross-interrogatories at the hearing or within any further time allowed by the court.
Any persons interested may propose cross-interrogatories at the time of the hearing or within such further time as the court shall allow
Civil cases
Page 4 | PART 2 OPENING DECEDENT'S ESTATES — Rule 64
If the petition is sufficient, the court may direct the state’s attorney and former legal representative to answer by a deadline set by the court.
If the petition is sufficient, the court may direct the state’s attorney and the former legal representative to answer the petition within a time fixed by the court.
Page 32 | Rule 81 Withdrawal of money on deposit with the county treasurer (recovery of escheated property)
Interested persons may propose cross-interrogatories at the hearing or within any additional time allowed by the court.
Any persons interested may propose cross-interrogatories at the time of the hearing or within such further time as the court shall allow
Page 26 | PROBATE COURT
Service and Proof of Service Rules
When filing a request, the media requestor must simultaneously notify the court media liaison, counsel of record, and unrepresented parties.
At the same time the request is filed, the media requestor shall provide notice of the request to the court media liaison, all counsel of record, and parties appearing without counsel.
Page 4 | F. Request for Extended Media Coverage
When filing a written objection, the objector must simultaneously notify the requestor, court media liaison, counsel of record, and unrepresented parties.
At the same time a written objection is filed, the objector shall provide notice of the objection to the requestor, the court media liaison, all counsel of record, and parties appearing without counsel.
Page 4 | G. Objections to Extended Media Coverage
Hearing notice for a final account or a current account intended to be binding must be given to all persons described in Section 24-2 of the Probate Act.
Notice of the hearing on a final account of an executor or an administrator or on a current account that is intended to be binding pursuant to Section 24-2 of the Probate Act shall be given to all persons described in Section 24-2 ofthe Probate Act as follows:
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 74(a)
The written demand must be served on the executor, administrator, or guardian in the manner provided for service of motions.
Demand under the terms of Section 24-16(c) of the Probate Act on an executor, administrator, or guardian to pay money or deliver property to any person in pursuance of the lawful order of the court shall be made in writing by serving written demand on the executor, administrator, or guardian in the manner provided for services of motions.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 70
Notice must be given at least 10 days before the hearing in the manner provided by Supreme Court Rule 105, except when notice is by publication.
The notice shall be given at least 10 days prior to the hearing in the manner provided by Supreme Court Rule 105 except when notice is by publication as herein provided, and except
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 74(a)(3)
A person seeking to depose a witness to a will must give court-directed notice of the hearing to each heir, legatee, and devisee whose name and address appear in the probate petition.
A person desiring to take the deposition of a witness to a will as provided by Section 6-5 of the Probate Act shall give such notice of the hearing on the petition to take such deposition as the court may direct to be given to each heir, legatee and devisee whose name and post office address are stated in the petition for admission of the will to probate.
Civil cases
Page 4 | PART 2 OPENING DECEDENT'S ESTATES — Rule 64
Interested persons proposing cross-interrogatories must give court-directed notice of the hearing on them.
and shall give such notice of the hearing thereon as the court may direct.
Civil cases
Page 4 | PART 2 OPENING DECEDENT'S ESTATES — Rule 64
Notice of the petition and of the time and place of hearing shall be given in such manner as the court directs to all heirs named in the petition.
Notice of the petition and of the time and place of hearing shall be given in such manner as the court directs to all heirs named in the petition.
Civil cases
Page 4 | PART 2 OPENING DECEDENT'S ESTATES — Rule 65
The clerk must mail notice to everyone listed on the certificate of service and to the requester, then file proof of mailing.
The clerk shall send notice to all listed on the certificate of service and to the requester and file proof of mailing.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | COURTROOM 203, EXPUNGEMENT / SEALING PROCEDURE
Within seven days after the required documents are filed, the circuit clerk must follow the certificate-of-service directions and sign the certificate.
Upon the filing of the required documents, the circuit clerk shall comply with the directions on the certificate of service within seven days and sign said certificate.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | COURTROOM 203, EXPUNGEMENT / SEALING PROCEDURE
The Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause must be served with the petition.
In a proceeding for a petition for rule to show cause for failure to pay under the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Civil Union Act, Parentage Act or (Guardianship of) Minors Act, the petitioner shall file a mandatory form entitled Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause and serve it with the petition.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 42. Financial Affidavit and Affidavits of Amount Due
Financial affidavits must be served on all parties.
The financial affidavit(s) shall be filed not less than seven (7) days before the date of the hearing and shall be served on all parties.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 42. Financial Affidavit and Affidavits of Amount Due
Personal service of process must be used.
Personal service of process shall be utilized.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Rule 42. Financial Affidavit and Affidavits of Amount Due
Copies of an appearance must be served using the method required for serving copies of pleadings.
Copies of the appearance shall be served in the manner required for the service of copies of pleadings.
Page 11 | GENERAL PRACTICE — PART 1 APPEARANCES AND DEFAULT
Personal or facsimile notice of a hearing must be delivered at least two full business days or 48 hours before the hearing, whichever is greater, unless inconsistent with statute or an Illinois Supreme Court Rule.
The following provisions shall apply unless inconsistent with statute or Illinois Supreme Court Rule. If notice of hearing is given by personal service, or facsimile transmission, the notice shall be delivered or sent at least two full business days or 48 hours before the time of the hearing, whichever is greater.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE — PART 2 HEARING OF MOTIONS
A mailed motion-hearing notice must be deposited with the United States Post Office or in a Post Office Box on or before the third court day before the hearing.
If notice is given by mail, the notice shall be deposited in the United States Post Office or Post Office Box on or before the third court day preceding the hearing of the motion (e.g., a notice of a hearing on Thursday must be mailed on or before the preceding Monday.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE — PART 2 HEARING OF MOTIONS
A motion for change or substitution of judge must be served on the judge sought to be removed.
Provided however, if a motion for change/substitution of judge is filed, a copy of the motion shall be served on the judge sought to be removed.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE — PART 2 HEARING OF MOTIONS
Motion-hearing notice must be served in the manner and on the persons specified by the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
Notice shall be given in the manner and to the persons described in Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE — PART 2 HEARING OF MOTIONS
Documents presented to the court with a motion must be served with the hearing notice, or the notice must state that the documents have been served.
Copies of all documents presented to the court with the motion shall be served with the notice or the notice shall state that copies have been served.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE — PART 2 HEARING OF MOTIONS
Written notice stating the hearing time, date, and place must be given for motions to specified parties, except in daily-trial-call or trial proceedings and as otherwise provided by statute.
Except in actions appearing on the daily trial call or during the course of trial, or as provided by statute, written notice of the hearing of all motions giving time, date and place of hearing, shall be given to all parties who have appeared and who have not been found by the court to be in default for failure to plead, and to all parties whose time to appear has not expired on the date of notice.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE — PART 2 HEARING OF MOTIONS
When a motion heard without prior notice is denied, notice must be given in accordance with Rule 23(a).
If a motion heard without prior notice is denied, an order of the denial shall entered of record and notice shall be given in accordance with paragraph (a) of this rule.
Page 13 | Rule 23(b)
The attorney obtaining an emergency or ex parte order without prior notice must serve written notice of the hearing on specified parties and file proof of service within 48 hours, except for the stated protection-order proceedings.
Other than proceedings for an ex parte order of protection under the Illinois Domestic Violence Act, if an emergency motion or a motion which by law may be made ex parte is heard or an order is entered without prior notice under this rule, written notice of such hearing of the motion, showing: (1) the title and number of the action, (2) the name of the judge who heard the motion, (3) the date of the hearing, and (4) the ruling of the court thereon, shall be served by the attorney obtaining the order upon all parties who have appeared and have not theretofore been found by the court to be in default for the failure to plead, and upon all parties whose time to appear had not expired on the date of the hearing, and proof of service thereof shall be filed with the clerk within 48 hours after the hearing.
Page 13 | Rule 23(a)
The motion notice must be mailed to the judgment creditor and the creditor’s attorney at their last known addresses.
(3) The notice of the motion has been sent by mail to the judgment creditor and his attorney at their last known address.
Page 15
Financial affidavits must be served on all parties.
The financial affidavit(s) shall be served on all parties.
Page 17 | Rule 42 Financial affidavits and affidavits of amount due
The affidavit must be served with the petition, using personal service of process.
the petitioner shall file a mandatory form entitled Affidavit of Amount Due on Order to Show Cause and serve it with the petition. Personal service of process shall be utilized.
Page 18 | Rule 42 Financial affidavits and affidavits of amount due
The mediator must send a copy of the report to each attorney of record or pro se litigant and to the judicial coordinator.
Within 10 (ten) days of completion or termination of mediation, the mediator shall file a report with the clerk of the court, using the mandatory form, and send a copy to each attorney of record or pro se litigant and to the judicial coordinator.
Page 24 | Rule 54(c)
shall give such notice of the hearing thereon as the court may direct.
shall give such notice of the hearing thereon as the court may direct.
Page 26 | PROBATE COURT
All heirs named in the petition must receive notice of the petition and the hearing’s time and place in the manner directed by the court.
Notice of the petition and of the time and place of hearing shall be given in such manner as the court directs to all heirs named in the petition.
Page 26 | PROBATE COURT
A person seeking to depose a witness to a will must give each identified heir, legatee, and devisee notice of the hearing in the manner directed by the court.
A person desiring to take the deposition of a witness to a will as provided by Section 6-5 of the Probate Act shall give such notice of the hearing on the petition to take such deposition as the court may direct to be given to each heir, legatee and devisee whose name and post office address are stated in the petition for admission of the will to probate.
Page 26 | PROBATE COURT
A guardian ad litem’s filed reports must be served on the parties of record.
Reports filed by the guardian ad litem shall be served upon the parties of record
Page 27 | Rule 68 Guardian ad litem
A person residing outside the continental United States must receive notice by air mail at least 20 days before the hearing.
whenever the person resides outside the continental limits of the United States, the notice shall be by air mail at least 20 days prior to the date of the hearing.
Page 29 | Rule 74(a)(3)
Notice of the specified final or binding current account hearing must be given to all persons described in Probate Act Section 24-2.
Notice of the hearing on a final account of an executor or an administrator or on a current account that is intended to be binding pursuant to Section 24-2 of the Probate Act shall be given to all persons described in Section 24-2 of the Probate Act as follows:
Page 29 | Rule 74(a)
Ordinary notice must be given at least 10 days before the hearing in the manner provided by Supreme Court Rule 105, except for publication notice and the separate air-mail rule for persons outside the continental United States.
The notice shall be given at least 10 days prior to the hearing in the manner provided by Supreme Court Rule 105 except when notice is by publication as herein provided, and except that whenever the person resides outside the continental limits of the United States, the notice shall be by air mail at least 20 days prior to the date of the hearing.
Page 29 | Rule 74(a)(3)
A demand on an executor, administrator, or guardian to pay money or deliver property must be written and served in the manner used for motions.
Demand under the terms of Section 24-16(c) of the Probate Act on an executor, administrator, or guardian to pay money or deliver property to any person in pursuance of the lawful order of the court shall be made in writing by serving written demand on the executor, administrator, or guardian in the manner provided for services of motions.
Page 29 | Rule 70
Proof of notice must be filed with the clerk on or before the hearing date.
Proof of such notice shall be filed with the clerk of this court on or before the date of the hearing.
Page 30 | Rule 74(a)(5)
If a person’s name or residence is unknown and cannot be ascertained with due diligence, the executor or administrator must file an affidavit with the clerk and give notice by publication at least once in a county newspaper of general circulation at least 20 days before the hearing.
Whenever the name or place of residence of any such person is unknown and upon due diligence cannot be ascertained, and an affidavit to that effect shall be filed with the clerk of this court by said executor or administrator, then notice shall be given to such person by publication thereof at least once in some newspaper of general circulation published in this county at least 20 days prior to the date of the hearing.
Page 30 | Rule 74(a)(4)
Notice of a guardian’s current or final account hearing must be given to the listed claimants, ward or deceased ward’s representatives and heirs, and, where entitled, governmental representatives.
Notice of the hearing on a current or final account of a guardian pursuant to paragraph 24-11(b) of the Probate Act shall be given to: (1) each claimant whose claim has been filed and remains undetermined or unpaid, (2) to the ward, if living, (3) to the legal representative and the heirs at law and legatees of a deceased ward, and (4) where entitled, to the representative of the Social Security Administration, Veterans’ Administration or other governmental entity.
Page 30 | Rule 74(b)
The legal representative or attorney must serve notice of the dependency petition and hearing on the persons identified in 740 ILCS 180/2, including health-care or funeral-service providers unless payment for those services is shown.
Notice of the filing of a petition for determination of dependency under the Wrongful Death Act or the Dram Shop Act and of the hearing thereon, shall be served by the legal representative or his attorney upon the person or persons named in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of 740 ILCS 180/2 including persons furnishing health care or funeral services for the deceased person, unless payment for such services is shown.
Page 31 | Rule 78 Settlement of personal injury and wrongful death cases
Before presenting a petition to recover money deposited with the county treasurer by court order, the petitioner must serve notice on the county state’s attorney, the former legal representative and attorney, and anyone else entitled to notice under a court order in the proceeding.
Before any person presents his petition requesting the entry of an order directing the county treasurer to pay money theretofore deposited by order of court, he shall serve notice on: (1) The state’s attorney of the county, (2) The former legal representative and his attorney, and (3) All other persons entitled to notice under any order of court entered in the proceeding.
Page 32 | Rule 81 Withdrawal of money on deposit with the county treasurer (recovery of escheated property)
Applications for administrative-agency review must be served with process as provided by law.
Applications seeking review from an administrative agency’s decision, including administrative review under 735 ILCS 5/3-101 and under the Illinois Workers' Compensation Act, shall be made by filing a complaint with the clerk of the court and service of process as provided by law.
Page 33 | Rule 83 Actions seeking review from an administrative agency’s decision
The PCSO may provide an alternate report date directly to the detainee or by mail to the Defendant’s last known address; a detainee’s signature is not required for direct delivery, but the delivery or mailing date must be noted.
Any prior (or future) sentence to the PCJ with a report date of before September 28, 2020 is hereby suspended, with the Peoria County Sheriffs Office (PCSO) being given authority to provide an alternate report date thereafter to any Defendant, by delivering a copy of the new report date directly to the detainee (with or without signature of the detainee, but with note of such delivery by PCJ personnel) or by mail sent to the last known address of the Defendant by the PCSO with note of date of such mailing.
Page 1 | 2. Peoria County Jail sentence report dates
The Sheriff may notify any defendant to whom this Order applies of a new report date sent to the last known address of such defendant by regular mail.
The Sheriff may notify any defendant to whom this Order applies of a new report date sent to the last known address of such defendant by regular mail.
Page 3 | 9. Sheriff
Counsel or a self-represented party seeking to introduce a witness's testimony must notify the witness of the request for or grant of extended media coverage.
Any counsel or self-represented party who seeks to introduce the testimony of a witness shall notify the witness of the request for, or the granting of, extended media coverage.
Page 4 | G. Objections to Extended Media Coverage
For every calendar call, the clerk must give notice in the manner authorized by Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11.
For any calendar call the clerk of the court shall give notice in the manner authorized by Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11.
Page 10 | Rule 8 Peremptory calendars
The serving party must provide one copy of written discovery documents to each party required to answer and retain the original.
The party serving written discovery documents shall provide one copy to each party required to answer the same. The original shall be retained by the serving party.
Page 13 | Rule 24
A subpoena for document or tangible-thing production may issue to a location other than before a judge or at a properly noticed deposition only if all counsel of record receive reasonable notice before compliance.
No subpoena shall be issued for the production of documents, or tangible things, to any place except before a judge of this court or at a properly noticed deposition unless all counsel of record are given reasonable notice prior to the date of compliance with the subpoena.
Page 13 | Rule 27
The number of copies and service for briefs need only conform to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11 and Tenth Circuit Rule 22.
In addition, the number of copies and service need only be in conformity with Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 11 and 10th Cir. R. 22, and a brief need not include an appendix.
Page 33 | Rule 83 Actions seeking review from an administrative agency’s decision
Filing Fees and Waivers
No filing fee is charged for a request for extended media coverage or an objection.
There shall be no filing fees associated with filing a request for extended media coverage or an objection to extended media coverage.
Page 4 | F. Request for Extended Media Coverage
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
but shall be sealed in the common law record. No party may disclose the contents of the guardian ad litem’s report other than to a party without leave of the court.
but shall be sealed in the common law record. No party may disclose the contents of the guardian ad litem’s report other than to a party without leave of the court.
Page 27 | Rule 68 Guardian ad litem
Filing Bundling Requirements
The request, certificate of service, and proposed order must be submitted together or the clerk will reject the filing and explain why.
If all documents are not submitted for filing at the same time, the clerk is directed to reject the filing with explanation as to why.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | COURTROOM 203, EXPUNGEMENT / SEALING PROCEDURE
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
After pleadings are finalized, the parties must agree on a briefing schedule or the court will order one; oral argument is scheduled if requested.
Once the pleadings have been finalized, the parties shall agree on, or the court will order, a briefing schedule, and the scheduling of oral argument, if requested.
Page 33 | Rule 83 Actions seeking review from an administrative agency’s decision
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuances involving speedy-trial implications are excluded from speedy-trial computations, and applicable statutory time restrictions are tolled until further order of the Supreme Court.
To the extent speedy trial implications are involved, any such continuance, per Supreme Court Order M.R. 303 70 will be excluded from speedy trial computations and statutory time restrictions applicable to same shall be tolled until further Order of the Supreme Court.
Page 3 | 8. Jury trials
All jury trials in the three counties are suspended and continued until further court order.
For the reasons stated herein, all jury trials in Marshall County, Putnam County, and Stark County are hereby suspended and continued until further Order of Court.
Page 1 | ORDERED
New dates are to be rescheduled among the listed parties, counsel, offices, and courtroom clerk, or mailed by the clerk to a party’s last known address.
New dates will be rescheduled between parties/counsel of record, the State' s Attorney's office, the Public Defender' s office and the courtroom clerk, or directly by courtroom clerk via mailing (e.g. TR cases) to the last known address of a party.
Page 1 | New dates will be rescheduled
Court dates through April 17, 2020, are postponed for the listed matters, subject to the stated exceptions and attendance limitations.
1. The following cases, matters and trials which have court dates presently set through April 17, 2020, are postponed". *Civil matters (L, LM, SC), except TRO ' s. *Chancery, Probate, Miscellaneous Remedies and Tax matters and Landlord/Tenant (CH, P, MR, TX, LM), except adult guardianships, Mental Health or Health emergency cases. *Traffic and DUI cases (TR and DT), except bond court, review of bond and Statutory Summary Suspensions. *Family Cases (F, D) except Orders of Protections related thereto. *Criminal felony and Misdemeanor matters (CF and CM), except bond court, bond reviews, arraignments, and speedy trial demands. *Ordinance Violation and Civil Law matters (OV and CL). *Marriages for any license obtained after March 17th. Any marriage conducted in the courthouse for licenses issued on and prior to March 17th shall be limited to just the couple being married. *Non-essential gatherings. In addition, guests/family of litigants are discouraged from attending.
Page 1 | 1. The following cases, matters and trials which have court dates presently set through April 17, 2020, are postponed
Other June jury trial requests in Peoria will be continued after the court prioritizes which case will proceed.
All other trial requests will be continued.
Page 3 | 8. Jury trials
Attorneys and self-represented litigants are encouraged to agree on new pretrial and trial settings.
The attorneys and self-represented litigants are encouraged to agree upon new pre-trial and trial settings.
Page 1 | No Jury Trials Through May 2020
Trial requests not given priority will be continued, and any resulting speedy-trial computations and applicable statutory time restrictions will be excluded or tolled until further order of the Supreme Court.
In-custody criminal cases will have priority over other cases. All other trial requests will be continued. To the extent speedy trial implications are involved, any such continuance, per Supreme Court Order M.R. 30370 and amendments thereto, will be excluded from speedy trial computations and statutory time restrictions applicable to shall be tolled until further Order of the Supreme Court.
Page 3 | Jury trials
Jury-trial dates remain on the docket until continued by the court and counsel or parties.
Dates remain set on the court's docket until continued by court and counsel/parties.
Page 1 | Jury trials
The listed proceedings may continue as scheduled or be scheduled in the normal course; emergency or essential hearings are subject to the judge’s discretion, and other juvenile matters are postponed until after April 17, 2020.
2. The following matters may continue to be heard, as scheduled or to be scheduled in normal course, in addition to the exceptions mentioned above. *Plea agreements in any felony or misdemeanor case. *Orders of Protection, No Contact/Stalking (OP), both emergency and plenary. *Emergency hearings/matters in any case type. Reserved for emergencies or essential hearings to be allowed at sound discretion of judge. *Juvenile Abuse/Neglect & Delinquency cases re: shelter care hearings and hearings related to detained minors. All other JA and JD related matters are postponed until after April 17, 2020.
Page 2 | 2. The following matters may continue to be heard, as scheduled or to be scheduled in normal course
The sheriff’s office may prioritize court-related matters for postponement or modification for a period of time, subject to court approval and any contrary order.
Due to high demand, attention needed elsewhere, and the potential for reduced staff, the Sheriffs office may determine its priorities for court related matters, such as evictions, need to be postponed or modified for a certain amount of time and this Court approves, unless otherwise Ordered.
Page 2 | 4. Sheriff's office involvement:
The court may allow an extension of the ninety-day period, but it must allow the extension during that period.
(5) Such representative or attorney-in-fact within ninety days (or any extension thereof allowed by the court during the said ninety day period) shall present to the court his report of compliance, together with the receipt or voucher of the distribution evidencing payment and delivery of the distributive share to the distributee lawfully entitled thereto.
Page 28 | Rule 69 Attorneys-in-fact and representatives of foreign countries
If remote hearings cannot be conducted, the Court authorizes continuances, including trial continuances, with the stated speedy-trial time restrictions excluded and tolled.
to the extent remote hearings cannot be conducted, then the undersigned authorizes the continuance of said cases, even for trials, with any such trial continuance involving speedy trial computations and statutory time restrictions to be excluded from speedy trial calculations, which shall be tolled per Sup. Ct. Order M.R. 30370 and local A.O' s.
Page 1 | 1. Suspension of in-custody transfers and remote hearings
Chambers Communication Rules
Defendants must notify the Sheriff’s office and Circuit Clerk’s office of any change of address.
All defendants have an obligation to notify the Sheriffs office and Circuit Clerk' s office of a change of address.
Page 3 | 9. Sheriff
Self-represented litigants must promptly notify the circuit clerk of address changes and know their next court date.
Note: Self-Represented Litigants are required to notify the circuit clerk' s office of any change of address promptly and know when their next court date is.
Page 1 | New dates will be rescheduled
In-person visits to the Peoria Law Library and Self Help-Center require an appointment, which must be arranged by calling Court Administration.
In Peoria, the LL and SHC will be opening in July for limited in person visits by appointment only, by calling Court Admin. at 672-6036.
Page 1 | 12. Law Library/Self Help-Center
An attorney must inform a newly considering judge of a former judge's involvement in the matter if that involvement is not readily apparent.
An attorney presenting to a judge a matter, any phase of which another judge has considered and acted upon, or refused to act upon, which fact shall not readily appear, shall inform the judge newly considering the matter of such involvement of the former judge.
Page 12 | GENERAL PRACTICE — PART 2 HEARING OF MOTIONS
Self-represented litigants must keep the Circuit Clerk advised of their current address.
It is always a litigant's responsibility to know of his/her next court date and, if a Self-represented litigant (SRL), to keep the Circuit Clerk advised of your current address.
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
- If you are scheduled to meet with an Adult Probation or Pre-Trial officer (309-477-2281) or a Juvenile Probation officer (309-477-2281) please contact the office at the number listed herein.
- If you are scheduled to meet with an Adult Probation or Pre-Trial officer (309-477-2281) or a Juvenile Probation officer (309-477-2281) please contact the office at the number listed herein.
Page 1 | Procedure for Scheduled Cases, Appointments, or Required Appearances
If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court case, and you are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, you should proceed as follows: - If you are represented by an attorney, contact your attorney. - If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the respective courtroom clerk via email (if you do not know the email address call (309) 477-2214 to obtain it). Note, a phone or video option may exist.
If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court case, and you are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, you should proceed as follows: - If you are represented by an attorney, contact your attorney. - If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the respective courtroom clerk via email (if you do not know the email address call (309) 477-2214 to obtain it). Note, a phone or video option may exist.
Page 1 | Procedure for Scheduled Cases, Appointments, or Required Appearances
If you are scheduled for jury duty, contact the Jury Administrator at (309) 477-2213.
If you are scheduled for jury duty, contact the Jury Administrator at (309) 477-2213.
Page 2 | Jury Duty
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the respective courtroom clerk via email (if you do not know the email address call (309) 672-6984 to obtain it). Note, a phone or video option may exist.
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the respective courtroom clerk via email (if you do not know the email address call (309) 672-6984 to obtain it). Note, a phone or video option may exist.
Page 2 | Procedures for Scheduled Appearances
If you are scheduled for jury duty, contact the Jury Administrator at (309) 672-6076.
If you are scheduled for jury duty, contact the Jury Administrator at (309) 672-6076.
Page 2 | Procedures for Scheduled Appearances
If you are scheduled to meet with an Adult Probation or Pre-Trial officer (309-672-6018) or a Juvenile Probation officer (309-672-6080) please contact the office at the number listed herein.
If you are scheduled to meet with an Adult Probation or Pre-Trial officer (309-672-6018) or a Juvenile Probation officer (309-672-6080) please contact the office at the number listed herein.
Page 2 | Procedures for Scheduled Appearances
Litigants are responsible for knowing their next court date, and self-represented litigants must keep the Circuit Clerk informed of their current address.
It is always a litigant's responsibility to know of his/her next court date and, a Self-represented litigant (SRL), to keep the Circuit Clerk advised ofyour current address.
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
Direct questions other than scheduling matters to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office.
Other questions should be directed to the appropriate Circuit Clerk's office.
Page 1 | 2026 Courtroom Assignments & Contact Info
Contact courtroom clerks only for scheduling purposes.
Only contact courtroom clerks for scheduling purposes.
Page 1 | 2026 Courtroom Assignments & Contact Info
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email marshallcircuitclerk@gmail.com
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email marshallcircuitclerk@gmail.com
Page 2 | If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse
A phone option may be available for attorneys and self-represented litigants scheduled to appear before a judge; the listed number is provided for information by phone.
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email marshallcircuitclerk@gmail.com Note, a phone option may exist. For information by phone, call (309) 246-8604.
Page 2 | If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse
The party preparing a hearing or deposition notice must make a good-faith effort to coordinate with the court, opposing counsel, and self-represented litigants to choose a mutually convenient time.
It is the responsibility of the party preparing the notice of hearing or notice of deposition to make a good faith effort to coordinate with the court and all opposing counsel and pro se litigants to set the hearing or deposition at a time that is mutually convenient.
Page 14 | Rule 28
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email starkcourt@yahoo.com .
If you are an attorney or a Self-Represented Litigant, scheduled to appear in a courtroom before a judge, contact the Circuit Clerk via email starkcourt@yahoo.com .
Page 2 | If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court case, and you are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, you should proceed as follows
If you are scheduled to meet with a Probation Officer, call (309) 286-7181. Please contact the office at the number listed above.
If you are scheduled to meet with a Probation Officer, call (309) 286-7181. Please contact the office at the number listed above.
Page 2 | If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court case, and you are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, you should proceed as follows
A member of the public with an in-person hearing scheduled during the courthouse restrictions should contact their attorney, court advocate, or the circuit clerk’s office by phone, online, regular mail, or drop box.
If a member of the public had an in person hearing on a matter previously scheduled during this time, they are instructed to contact their attorney, court advocate or the circuit clerk’s office by phone, on line or via regular mail or drop box.
Page 1 | CIRCUIT-WIDE RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS TO COURTHOUSES CONTINUED
Contact the individual courtroom or clerk for details about remote hearings.
Remote hearings are still expected to be conducted with increased frequency via phone and video conference. Contact the individual courtroom/clerk for details.
Page 1 | Limitations
Self-represented litigants may inquire about their next court date through the listed county websites or phone numbers, or speak with their attorney.
To inquire as to your next court date, talk to your attorney, or if an SRL, you may contact: a) Peoria County: www.judicial.peoriacounty.org/Portal or (309) 672-6984. b) Tazewell County: www.tazewellcountyil.com click online court records link or (309) 477-2218 for traffic and (309) 477-2214 for all other case types c) Marshall County: www.judici.com (select Marshall County) or (309) 246-6435 d) Putnam County: www.judici.com (select Putnam County) or (815) 925-7016 e) Stark County: www.judici.com (select Stark County) or (309) 286-5941
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
If no individual courtroom procedures are published, attorneys and self-represented litigants may contact the courtroom about procedure and scheduling.
If none, attorneys/self-represented litigants may communicate with each individual courtroom as before the pandemic concerning matters of procedure and scheduling.
Page 2 | Limitations
Appointments with the Tazewell law librarian may be scheduled by phone at (309) 477-5790.
In Tazewell, appointments may be scheduled with law librarian at (309) 477-5790.
Page 3 | 12. Law Library/Self-Help Center
Individuals unable to attend a hearing because of the listed restrictions are strongly encouraged to call the appropriate Circuit Clerk’s office for instructions.
If unable to attend a court hearing due to any of the above restrictions, individuals are strongly encouraged to call the appropriate oflice of the Circuit Clerk to report your situation and for instructions on how to proceed:
Page 1 | ORDER
The Marshall County Circuit Clerk’s phone number is listed as a resource for information and assistance with remote proceedings.
b. Marshall County Circuit Clerk: i. Website: https://marshallcountyillinois.gov/elected-officials/circuit-clerk/ ii. Phone: (309) 246-6435
Page 4 | (e) Where to find information and assistance for remote proceedings
The Peoria County Circuit Clerk’s phone number is listed as a resource for information and assistance with remote proceedings.
c. Peoria County Circuit Clerk: i. Website: https://www.peoriacounty.gov/1215/Circuit-Clerk ii. Phone: (309) 672-6000
Page 4 | (e) Where to find information and assistance for remote proceedings
Contact the individual courtroom or clerk for details.
Contact the individual courtroom/clerk for details.
Page 1 | Loosening Limitations
If no standing procedure order exists, attorneys and self-represented litigants may contact the courtroom about procedure and scheduling.
If none, attorneys/self-represented litigants may communicate with each individual courtroom as before pandemic concerning matters of procedure and scheduling.
Page 2 | Loosening Limitations
Self-represented litigants may inquire about a Tazewell County court date through the online court records link or by calling the listed number for the relevant case type.
b. Tazewell County: www.tazewellcountyil.com click online court records link or (309) 477-2218 for traffic and (309) 477-2214 for all other case types.
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
Self-represented litigants may inquire about a Marshall County court date through Judici or by phone.
c. Marshall County: www.judici.com (select Marshall County) or (309) 246-6435.
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
Self-represented litigants may inquire about a Putnam County court date through Judici or by phone.
d. Putnam County: www.judici.com (select Putnam County) or (815) 925-7016.
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
To ask about the next court date, litigants may contact their attorney; self-represented litigants may use the listed county contacts.
To inquire as to your next court date, talk to your attorney, or ifSRL, you may contact:
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
Self-represented litigants may inquire about a Stark County court date through Judici or by phone.
e. Stark County: www.judici.com (select Stark County) or (309) 286-5941.
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
Self-represented litigants may inquire about a Peoria County court date through the listed portal or by phone.
a. Peoria County: www.judicial.peoriacounty.org/Portal or (309) 672-6984.
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
Those wishing to use the computers for online research, forms, or e-filing should contact Court Administration at 672-6084 to schedule an appointment.
For those that wish to use the two computers for online research or completing forms and/or e-filing documents, please contact Court Administration at 672-6084, to schedule an .appointment.
Page 3 | Law Library/Self-Help Center
Appointments with the Tazewell law librarian may be scheduled by phone at (309) 477-5790.
In Tazewell, appointments may be scheduled with the law librarian at (309) 477-5790.
Page 3 | Law Library/Self-Help Center
Self-represented litigants who are unsure of their next court date should contact the Circuit Clerk's office or visit the county webpage.
If unsure ofyour next court date, talk to your attorney or, ifa Self-Represented Litigant, contact the respective Circuit Clerk's office or visit their County web page.
Page 2 | Court date inquiries
For information about paying certain traffic tickets, call (309) 286-5941.
Traffic Tickets: The public is reminded that certain traffic tickets can be paid by mail, or by credit cards online. For information call (309) 286-5941.
Page 1 | Traffic Tickets
A phone option for contacting the Circuit Clerk may exist; call (309) 286-5941 for more information.
Note, a phone option may exist. For more information, call (309) 286-5941.
Page 2 | If you have a scheduled case, appointment or are otherwise required to appear at the courthouse in connection with a court case, and you are unable to appear because of the above restrictions, you should proceed as follows