Circuit Court of Washington County, Illinois (24th Judicial Circuit) Chambers Communication Rules

CRITICAL

The return date for a proposed citation must be coordinated with the Clerk.

with a return date that has been coordinated with the Clerk

CRITICAL

A party lacking the necessary technology for a remote hearing must contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours beforehand to request an in-person hearing.

If any party does not have access to the necessary technology or has a witness who will not have the necessary technology, that party shall contact the Circuit Clerk at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled remote hearing with a request to have the hearing rescheduled for an in-person appearance at the appropriate physical courtroom.

WARNING

The attorneys and mediator may not communicate further about the mediation process unless the parties agree in writing.

The attorneys and mediator shall not have further communication with regard to the mediation process except if agreed by the parties in writing.

WARNING

If the required report information cannot be provided by the report’s due date, the mediator must advise the court how much time is necessary for mediation.

In the event that all of the above information cannot be provided on the due date of the Mediator Report, the mediator shall advise the court as to the time necessary for mediation.

INFO

A party may request a remote appearance by contacting the circuit clerk, who will provide case-type access information.

A party may request a remote appearance by contacting the circuit clerk. The clerk will provide access information for the case type.

INFO

Members of the public wishing to observe a remote hearing are advised to contact the Circuit Clerk for attendance directions.

public who desire to observe a remote hearing should contact the Circuit Clerk for directions on how to attend.