Judge Suzanne L. Patton

Applies to

Extended media coverage request

Requests must use the Illinois Supreme Court-authorized Extended Media Coverage Request Form.

Applies to

Party objection

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.

Applies to

Party objection

Party objections must use the Illinois Supreme Court-authorized objection form.

Service

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.

Applies to

Extended media coverage request

When filing a request, the media requestor must simultaneously notify the court media liaison, counsel of record, and unrepresented parties.

Applies to

Notice of extended media coverage

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.

Contact the individual courtroom or clerk for details about remote hearings.

If no individual courtroom procedures are published, attorneys and self-represented litigants may contact the courtroom about procedure and scheduling.

Phone

Peoria: (309) 672-6984; Tazewell: (309) 477-2218 (traffic), (309) 477-2214 (all other case types); Marshall: (309) 246-6435; Putnam: (815) 925-7016; Stark: (309) 286-5941

Self-represented litigants may inquire about their next court date through the listed county websites or phone numbers, or speak with their attorney.

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.

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.

A witness may object in writing or orally before testifying and as soon as practicable.