12th Judicial Circuit Court, Will County, Illinois Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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A temporary-guardian petition must be filed at the same time as or after the petition for adjudication of disability and appointment of a guardian.

A petition for appointment of a temporary guardian for an alleged disabled person under Section lla-4 shall be filed at the time of or subsequent to the filing of a petition for adjudication of disability and appointment of a guardian.

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Motions must be filed with the Clerk and listed in the Motion Book before 4:30 P.M. two days before presentation, except emergency motions.

All motions must be filed with the Clerk and listed in the Motion Book to be kept by the Clerk before 4:30 P.M. two days prior to the day they are to be presented, except emergency motions, and the same shall be heard in the order in which they are listed in the Motion Book.

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Deadline

48 hours

The Clerk must time-stamp presented documents and place them in the file as soon as practicable, no later than 48 hours after receipt, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

The Clerk of the Circuit Court shall time-stamp any documents presented, and place the documents in the file as soon thereafter as practicable but in no event beyond 48 hours from receipt, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays excluded.

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The mediator must file a report within 10 days after mediation ends, stating its outcome and identifying unresolved issues.

Within 10 days of the completion of mediation, the mediator shall file a report in the Court file indicating whether mediation was successful in whole or in part and identifying any issues that remain in dispute.

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The clerk must set a mandatory pre-mediation conference no later than 60 days after the foreclosure complaint is filed.

Upon the filing of a complaint for foreclosure eligible for mandatory mediation, the clerk of court shall automatically set the case for a mandatory pre-mediation conference that is to be set on a date, time and at a location as designated by the Chief Judge, but in no event later than sixty (60) days from the filing of the complaint.

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Unless the court orders otherwise, the first mediation conference must be held within four weeks after the referral order.

Unless otherwise ordered by the court, the first mediation conference shall be held within four (4) weeks of the Order of Referral.

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A party may move, within 14 days after the Order of Referral, to dispense with mediation if: - 1. The issue to be considered has been previously mediated between the same parties pursuant to General Order of the 12th Judicial Circuit; - 2. The issue presents questions of law only;

A party may move, within 14 days after the Order of Referral, to dispense with mediation if: - 1. The issue to be considered has been previously mediated between the same parties pursuant to General Order of the 12th Judicial Circuit; - 2. The issue presents questions of law only;

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and the Court's auctioneer shall file it with the Circuit Clerk prior to the entry of an order confirming sale.

and the Court's auctioneer shall file it with the Circuit Clerk prior to the entry of an order confirming sale.

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The objection must be set for a pretrial conference on the 56th day after filing, or the next Court day if that day is a legal holiday.

Set the objection for a pretrial conference before the Judge assigned to hear such objection at a time specified by the Office of the Chief Judge on the 56th day thereafter unless such day is a legal holiday in which event it shall be the next Court day after the 56th day;

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The receiver must file the first report with the inventory and file additional reports annually thereafter.

The receiver shall file his first report at the time of filing his inventory and additional reports annually thereafter.

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and desirous of a trial by jury, must file a jury demand and pay the fee at the time he files his answer or other responsive pleading.

and desirous of a trial by jury, must file a jury demand and pay the fee at the time he files his answer or other responsive pleading.

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Motions to reconsider or vacate an eviction order must be scheduled for hearing within 7 days after filing.

All motions to reconsider or vacate an order of eviction must be scheduled for hearing within 7 days of filing.

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The Clerk must schedule a Case Management Conference to be held within 90 days after the initial Petition is filed.

A. The Clerk of the Court shall schedule a Case Management Conference to be held within 90 days from the date of filing of the initial Petition.

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If the representative or the representative’s attorney waives mailing or delivery of the claim, pleadings are due within 30 days after the later of the waiver or claim filing; later pleadings require leave of court.

If the representative or his attorney waives the mailing or delivery of a copy of the claim, the time for filing Pleadings is thirty (30) days after the waiver or the filing of the claim, whichever is later. Pleadings filed thereafter shall be with leave of court.

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Unless the court waives the requirement, each representative must account for the administration within 30 days after one year from issuance of letters of office.

- E. Unless waived by the court, each representative shall account for his administration within thirty (30) days after one year following the issuance of letters of office.

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Within 30 days after appointment, the receiver must file a detailed report and inventory identifying estate property and what is in the receiver’s possession or control.

No later than thirty (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 and designating the property within his possession or control.

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The court may order special reports, and the receiver must file a final report when the receivership terminates.

Special reports may be ordered by the court and a final report shall be filed upon the termination of the receivership.

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The mediator must notify the parties in writing of the conference’s location, date, and time within 28 days after the referral order.

Within 28 days after the Order of Referral, the mediator shall notify the parties in writing of the location, date and time of the mediation conference.

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Each side must present its written summary to the mediator at least ten days before the mediation conference.

At least ten (10) days before the conference, each side shall present to the mediator a brief, written summary of the case containing a list of issues as to each party.

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The jury demand must be filed at the same time as the petitioner or claimant files the petition or claim.

A petitioner or claimant desirous of a trial by jury where permitted must file a jury demand with the Clerk and pay the fee at the time he files his petition or claim.

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The Chief Circuit Judge must file the findings, order, and certification following the hearing.

(c) Following the hearing,, the Chief Circuit Judge shall file with the Circuit Clerk his or her findings and order regarding the facility in question, together with a certification that the facility:

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Each guardian must present an administration account within 30 days after the first year from issuance of letters and at least annually thereafter unless otherwise ordered.

- (i) Each guardian shall present an account of his administration within thirty (30) days after the expiration of one (1) year after the issuance of letters and, unless otherwise ordered, at least once in each year thereafter.

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The Chief Circuit Judge must file the written findings, order, and certification after the hearing.

3. After hearing, the Chief Circuit Judge shall file his written findings, order and certification and shall have available all appropriate remedies under law of this State.

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Any party may file a motion to defer mediation within 14 days of the referral order.

Within 14 days of the Order of Referral, any party may file a motion with the court to defer the mediation.

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Summary judgment motions must be filed at least 60 days before the scheduled trial or arbitration hearing unless the Court grants prior leave for good cause.

All motions for summary judgment shall be filed no later than sixty (60) days before the scheduled trial or arbitration hearing date, except by prior leave of Court for good cause shown.

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Dispositive motions must be filed at least 60 days before the scheduled trial or arbitration hearing unless the Court grants prior leave for good cause.

All Dispositive Motions shall be filed no later than sixty (60) days before the scheduled trial or arbitration hearing date, except by prior leave of Court, for good cause shown.

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If the petitioner or claimant files a jury demand and thereafter waives a jury, the opposing party will be granted a jury trial upon demand promptly made after being advised of the waiver and upon payment of the fee, otherwise, the parties waive a jury.

If the petitioner or claimant files a jury demand and thereafter waives a jury, the opposing party will be granted a jury trial upon demand promptly made after being advised of the waiver and upon payment of the fee, otherwise, the parties waive a jury.

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The investigating officer or agency must complete the investigation at least 30 days before six months have elapsed from the Interim Order granting care and custody.

The Investigating Officer or Agency will complete the investigation not later than thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of six (6) months from the date of the Interim Order granting care and custody of the minor child to the Petitioner.

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All parties may present a stipulation designating a mediator within 14 days of the referral order.

Within 14 days of the order of referral, all parties may present a stipulation designating a certified mediator from the list provided by the court or one they choose from outside the certified mediator list.

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The mediation period is tolled while a motion to disqualify the mediator is pending.

The time for mediation shall be tolled during any periods in which a motion to disqualify is pending.

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A petition or motion not presented to the Court within 30 days of filing may be stricken.

- C. Any petition or motion not presented to the Court within 30 days of filing may be stricken.

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After applications close, applicant names must be made public for a 14-day period to allow public comment.

After applications are closed pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 39, the Chief Judge shall make the names of the applicant's public for a period of 14 days to allow for public comment.

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Mediation is tolled until the motion to defer is decided.

Mediation shall be tolled until disposition of the motion.

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A party may apply to the court for interim or emergency relief at any time.

A party may apply to the court for interim or emergency relief at any time.