Judge Lisa R. Fabiano

Court-wide rules

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These 596 rules apply across 17th Judicial Circuit Court, Winnebago County, Illinois. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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Evidence deposition exhibits
If exhibits are utilized in an evidence deposition, they should be tendered to the Clerk for inclusion in the record.
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Receipt
A party or attorney retaining security-risk exhibits must file a receipt on a form provided by the clerk.
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Signed log sheet or receipt
The Clerk may allow counsel to inspect exhibits pending appeal upon provision of a signed log sheet or receipt.

Filing Timing

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Deadline
48 hours
In Winnebago County eviction cases, defendants must pay the fee or file a written waiver request within 48 hours of their first court appearance; otherwise, they may be defaulted and barred from trial participation.
Deadline
5 business days
In Boone County eviction cases, defendants must pay the fee or file a written waiver request within five business days before the hearing; otherwise, they may be defaulted and barred from trial participation.
In arbitration cases, defendants must pay the fee or file a written waiver request by the Court-established deadline; otherwise, they may be defaulted and barred from trial participation.

Service

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Court based rental assistance program notice
The Court-Based Rental Assistance Program notices must be served with the complaint.
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Trial memorandum
In jury cases, plaintiff's counsel must furnish opposing counsel a copy of the trial memorandum.
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Contested motion
Contested motions must be served on all parties under the Supreme Court Rules, and a motion slip using Appendices F and G must be filed with the circuit clerk's general division by noon the day before the hearing.

Sealing

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After the judge reviews the test results, the circuit clerk must seal the documents in the court file unless the court orders otherwise.
Search warrant records must be impounded upon filing and remain impounded until further court order, regardless of the warrant’s status; they are unavailable to the public but accessible to parties of record and as the court directs, and access may be sought under Local Rule 16.07.
Filing counsel must ensure electronically filed documents and permitted exhibits do not disclose protected sealed, impounded, or private information.

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Common questions about Judge Lisa R. Fabiano's rules

What must be included with agreed order filings before Judge Lisa R. Fabiano?

Attorneys must confer before the status date, and matters that can be handled by agreement must be disposed of through an agreed order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMAIL PROCEDURES FOR AGREED ORDERS

How may parties contact Judge Lisa R. Fabiano's chambers?

The rule lists email iferris@17thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov. When an argument date is needed for an agreed brief scheduling order, counsel should contact the presiding judge's assistant before e-filing; Judge Fabiano and Judge Honzel's assistant can be reached at iferris@17thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMAIL PROCEDURES FOR AGREED ORDERS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Lisa R. Fabiano?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Agreed orders must be e-filed with the circuit clerk; orders should not be submitted by mail or email, but may be handed up in court if the case is on the judge's call.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMAIL PROCEDURES FOR AGREED ORDERS

What filing deadlines does Judge Lisa R. Fabiano set?

Agreed orders must be submitted at least two days before the status date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section EMAIL PROCEDURES FOR AGREED ORDERS

Complete rules summary for Judge Lisa R. Fabiano

Attorneys must confer before the status date, and matters that can be handled by agreement must be disposed of through an agreed order.

Agreed orders must be e-filed with the circuit clerk; orders should not be submitted by mail or email, but may be handed up in court if the case is on the judge's call.

Agreed orders must be submitted at least two days before the status date.

When an argument date is needed for an agreed brief scheduling order, counsel should contact the presiding judge's assistant before e-filing; Judge Fabiano and Judge Honzel's assistant can be reached at iferris@17thcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov.

Arguments must be conducted remotely via Zoom unless exigent circumstances require an in-person appearance.

For matters not handled by agreed order, attorneys are strongly encouraged to use Court Call or virtual calls; virtual calls are available at the listed times, and a matter may be set through the clerk's office.