18th Judicial Circuit Court, DuPage County
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Adoption Petition, Motion
- By 3 00 Pm On Prior Court Day
All filings
- Hand Delivery • Upon Filing
- Prior To Hearing
All Motions
- 1 copy • Chambers Drop Off • At Least Three Days Before Hearing
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • At Least 7 Court Days Before Hearing
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • No Less Than 7 Court Days Prior To Hearing
- Chambers Drop Off • At Least 3 Days Before Hearing
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery • Not Less Than 7 Court Days Before Hearing
- At Least Three Days Before Hearing
- Prior To Hearing
Adjournments
- Continuance motions must comply with Supreme Court Rule 231 and Local Rule 9.01.
- The Arbitration Administrator may extend the time for good cause shown.
- An order must be presented to the court scheduler when changing a court date, including a paragraph striking the existing date; if the new date is unavailable, the scheduler places the case on the next available call.
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Request must include
- A request for a continuance may be requested by the defendant either in person at the Clerk's Office or by letter directed to the Clerk's Office for a case scheduled in traffic court if the following conditions are met: (a) The matter is scheduled for its first court date; (b) If in person, the request is made at least four (4) court days before the matter is set for hearing; (c) If the request is by mail, it must be received by the Clerk's Office at least four (4) court days before the hearing date; and (d) If made by an attorney, the attorney's appearance is tendered at the time of the request.
- Continuance requests in traffic court may be made in person or by letter to the Clerk's Office, provided the case is on its first court date, the request is made or received at least 4 court days before the hearing, and an attorney tenders their appearance with the request.
- Continuance requests in traffic court must be made in person or by mail at least 4 court days before the hearing, only for the first court date, and attorneys must tender their appearance with the request.
- If judgment is not entered at the prove-up, the case is continued to a date certain within six weeks from the close of proofs at 10:55 a.m. for entry of judgment.
Communication
Letter via ECF
Chambers
Phone
Intake Unit
Phone
Clerk
Page & Word Limits6 rules
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Motions and writings in support or opposition are limited to 15 pages excluding supporting documents without prior leave of Court, and all grounds attacking a pleading must be contained in a single motion subject to that limit.
No Motion or writing in support of or in opposition to a motion shall exceed fifteen (15) pages in total length (excluding supporting documents) without prior leave of Court. All grounds attacking a pleading or paper shall be contained in a single motion and shall be subject to the foregoing page limits.
Motion
15 pages
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Motions and writings in support of or opposition to a motion are limited to 15 pages (excluding supporting documents) without prior leave of Court.
No Motion or writing in support of or in opposition to a motion shall exceed fifteen (15) pages in total length (excluding supporting documents) without prior leave of Court.
Motion
15 pages
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No Motion or writing in support of or in opposition to a motion shall exceed fifteen (15) pages in total length (excluding supporting documents) without prior leave of Court. All grounds attacking a pleading or paper shall be contained in a single motion and shall be subject to the foregoing page limits.
Summary: Motions and writings in support of or in opposition to a motion are limited to 15 pages (excluding supporting documents); all grounds attacking a pleading must be contained in a single motion subject to the page limit.
Motion
15 pages
Brief
15 pages
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Motions, responses and replies, including supporting memorandums and exhibits, shall not exceed 15 pages for motions, 15 pages for responses and 8 pages for replies.
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Summary: Motions and responses are limited to 15 pages and replies to 8 pages including supporting memoranda and exhibits.
Motion
15 pages
Opposition
15 pages
Reply
8 pages
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No Motion or writing in support of or opposition to a motion shall exceed fifteen (15) pages in total length to exceeding supporting documents without prior leave of Court.
Summary: Motions and supporting or opposing writings are limited to 15 pages excluding supporting documents, unless prior leave of Court is granted.
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No motion or writing in support of or in opposition to a motion shall exceed ten (10) pages in total length (excluding supporting documents) without prior leave of court. Motions to allow additional pages are not favored, and specific grounds establishing the necessity for excess pages shall be clearly set forth in an affidavit filed in support of the motion.
Summary: Motions and supporting/opposing writings are limited to 10 pages (excluding supporting documents) without prior leave of court; motions for additional pages require an affidavit showing necessity.
Motion
10 pages
Applies to: Attorney
Document Format Requirements30 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Over-sized documents must be split into parts under the maximum size, each with a cover page showing case number, title, and part number; separate exhibits must use the exhibit cover sheet.
If a document exceeds the maximum size allowed, the filer will file multiple documents, each under the maximum file size. In such case, the user will be responsible for dividing the document into appropriately sized parts and placing a cover page on each document providing the case number, case title, and part number (i.e., 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc.). Exhibits filed separate from their associated document must use the exhibit cover sheet defined in Rule 5.06(b).
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Documents must be converted to PDF from the original program, not scanned, unless the document is paper-only.
Documents must be converted to PDF directly from the program creating the document, rather than from the scanned image of a paper document. Documents only in paper format may be scanned and converted to PDF for electronic filing.
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Electronically filed documents must be unalterable PDFs that print identically to the authoring program.
Any electronically filed document must be unalterable (PDF) and be able to be printed with the same contents and formats as if printed from its authoring program.
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All documents must be double-spaced, have at least one-inch margins on all sides, and use at least 12-point font.
All documents submitted shall be double spaced and shall contain margins of at least one (1) inch at the top, bottom and each side. Type shall be no less than a twelve (12) point font.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Electronically filed documents must be in unalterable PDF format and printable with the same contents and formats as the authoring program.
Any electronically filed document must be unalterable (PDF) and be able to be printed with the same contents and formats as if printed from its authoring program.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
All submitted documents must be double spaced, have margins of at least one inch on all sides, and use type no smaller than 12-point font.
All documents submitted shall be double spaced and shall contain margins of at least one (1) inch at the top, bottom and each side. Type shall be no less than a twelve (12) point font.
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Documents not complying with the applicable format may be rejected.
Documents not complying with the format specified by the applicable statute, local rule, or standards may be rejected.
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All submitted documents must be single-sided and double-spaced, with margins of at least 1 inch on all sides and type of 12 point or larger; citations must conform to Supreme Court Rule 6, and failure to comply is grounds for the Court refusing to consider the document.
All documents submitted shall be single-sided, double spaced and shall contain margins of at least one (1) inch at the top, bottom and each side. Type shall be 12 point or larger. All citations shall be in conformity with Supreme Court Rule 6. Failure to comply with Rule 6.05 shall be sufficient grounds for the Court's refusal to consider the offending document.
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All submitted documents must be single-sided, double-spaced, with margins of at least one inch on all sides, type of 12 point or larger, and citations in conformity with Supreme Court Rule 6.
All documents submitted shall be single-sided, double spaced and shall contain margins of at least one (1) inch at the top, bottom and each side. Type shall be 12 point or larger. All citations shall be in conformity with Supreme Court Rule 6.
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The maximum file size is set in the vendor's user manual; documents exceeding it must be filed as multiple documents each under the maximum size.
In as much as technology changes, the maximum file size allowable is available in the vendor's user manual. If a document exceeds the maximum size allowed, the filer will file multiple documents, each under the maximum file size.
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Documents must be converted to PDF directly from the creating program, not from a scanned image; paper-only documents may be scanned to PDF.
Documents must be converted to PDF directly from the program creating the document, rather than from the scanned image of a paper document. Documents only in paper format may be scanned and converted to PDF for electronic filing.
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Documents not complying with the required format may be rejected.
Documents not complying with the format specified by the applicable statute, local rule, or standards may be rejected.
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Investigative reports must comply with the DCFS administrative order format and be dated no more than twelve months before the Petition for Adoption is filed.
All investigative reports prepared by licensed child welfare agencies and the Department of Court Services shall comply with the format for such reports as established by Administrative Order of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and be dated not later than twelve months prior to the date of the filing of the Petition for Adoption.
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Links in electronic documents are for convenience only and do not become part of the filing or record.
Electronic documents containing links to material either within the filed document or external to the filed document are for convenience purposes only. The external material behind the link is not considered part of the filing or the basic record.
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Electronically filed pleadings must, to the extent practicable, be formatted per the applicable rules for paper pleadings.
All electronically filed pleadings shall, to the extent practicable, be formatted in accordance with the applicable Rules governing formatting of paper pleadings.
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All electronically filed pleadings shall, to the extent practicable, be formatted in accordance with the applicable Rules governing formatting of paper pleadings. Additionally, each electronically filed pleading and document shall include the case title, case number and the nature of the filing.
Summary: E-filed pleadings must follow paper pleading formatting rules and include case title, case number, and nature of filing.
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Any electronically filed document must be unalterable (PDF) and be able to be printed with the same contents and formats as if printed from its authoring program.
Summary: E-filed documents must be unalterable PDF and printable with same contents/format as authoring program.
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Documents must be converted to PDF directly from the program creating the document, rather than from the scanned image of a paper document. Documents only in paper format may be scanned and converted to PDF for electronic filing.
Summary: Documents must be converted to PDF directly from the authoring program, not scanned paper; paper-only documents may be scanned to PDF for e-filing.
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All documents submitted shall be double spaced and shall contain margins of at least one (1) inch at the top, bottom and each side. Type shall be no less than a twelve (12) point font.
Summary: All documents must be double spaced, have at least 1-inch margins on all sides, and use font size no less than 12 points.
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An approved summons form provided by the Clerk of the Court, substantially in the form set forth in Supreme Court Rule 101(b), shall be served upon each defendant together with a copy of the complaint.
Summary: The summons must use the Clerk-approved form that substantially conforms to Supreme Court Rule 101(b).
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The form of complaint to be used in small claims actions shall provide for a statement of claim setting forth the elements provided in Supreme Court Rule 282 on approved forms provided by the Clerk of the Court.
Summary: The small claims complaint must be on a Clerk-approved form and include a statement of claim with the elements required by Supreme Court Rule 282.
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All documents submitted shall be single-sided, double spaced and shall contain margins of at least one (1) inch at the top, bottom and each side. Type shall be 12 point or larger. All citations shall be in conformity with Supreme Court Rule 6. Failure to comply with Rule 6.05 shall be sufficient grounds for the Court's refusal to consider the offending document.
Summary: All submitted documents must be single-sided, double-spaced, with at least 1-inch margins on all sides and 12-point or larger type; noncompliance is grounds for refusal to consider the document.
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If a document exceeds the maximum size allowed, the filer will file multiple documents, each under the maximum file size. In such case, the user will be responsible for dividing the document into appropriately sized parts and placing a cover page on each document providing a case number, case a title, and part number (i.e., 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc.). Exhibits filed separate from their associated document must use the exhibit cover sheet defined in Rule 5.06(b).
Summary: Documents that exceed the vendor's maximum file size must be split into multiple parts, each with a cover page showing case number, title, and part number.
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Documents must be converted to PDF with the original PDF, rather than from the scanned images of a PDF, and must be sent to paper format may be scanned if necessary.
Summary: Documents must be converted directly to PDF from the creating program; scanned PDFs are allowed only for documents that exist only in paper form.
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All documents submitted shall be single-sided, double spaced and shall contain margins of at least one (1) inch at the top, bottom and each side. Type shall be 12 point or larger.
Summary: All documents must be single-sided, double-spaced, with at least one-inch margins on all sides, and with type size of 12 points or larger.
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All investigative reports prepared by licensed child welfare agencies and the Department of Court Services shall comply with the format for such reports as established by Administrative Order of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services and be dated not later than twelve months prior to the date of the filing of the Petition for Adoption.
Summary: Investigative reports must comply with the format established by administrative order and be dated within twelve months prior to filing the adoption petition.
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All documents submitted shall be double spaced and shall contain margins of at least one (1) inch at the top, bottom and each side. Type shall be no less than a twelve (12) point font.
Summary: All submitted documents must be double spaced with at least 1-inch margins on all sides and a minimum 12-point font.
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(e) Any electronically filed document must be unalterable (PDF) and be able to be printed with the same contents and formats as if printed from its authoring program. The e-filing vendor is required to make each electronically filed document that is not infected by a virus available for transmission to the Clerk immediately after successful receipt and virus checking of the document.
Summary: Every e-filed PDF must be unalterable and print identically to the authoring program's output, and the e-filing vendor must transmit it to the Clerk immediately after receipt and virus checking.
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(c) Documents must be converted to PDF format directly from the program creating the document, rather than from the scanned image of a paper document. Documents only in paper format may be scanned and converted to PDF for electronic filing.
Summary: E-filed PDFs must be generated from the authoring program, not from a scanned image; documents that exist only in paper may be scanned and converted to PDF.
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(d) In as much as technology changes, the maximum file size allowable is available in the vendor’s user manual. If a document exceeds the maximum size allowed, the filer will file multiple documents, each under the maximum file size. In such case, the user will be responsible for dividing the document into appropriately sized parts and placing a cover page on each document providing the case number, case title, and part number (i.e., 1 of 4, 2 of 4, etc.).
Summary: Documents exceeding the vendor's maximum file size must be divided into parts under the limit, with each part carrying a cover page showing case number, case title, and part number.
Document Filing Requirements693 rules
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Motions for Substitution of Judge for Cause must be supported by an affidavit and filed before the judge from whom substitution is sought.
All Motions for Substitution of Judge for Cause must be filed, supported by affidavit, before the judge from whom substitution is sought.
Document Type
Motion
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All pleadings, appearances, documents, and orders must include the filing attorney's (or pro se party's) name, address, and telephone number, and attorneys must also include their attorney identification number.
The first pleading or appearance and all subsequent documents and orders shall contain the name, address and telephone number of the attorney (or party, if pro se) filing said paper, and an attorney shall also include thereon an attorney identification number.
Document Type
Pleading Appearance Documents And Orders
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Attorneys must file an appearance with the Clerk before addressing the Court on behalf of a represented party.
All attorneys shall file an appearance with the Clerk before addressing the Court on behalf of any represented party.
Document Type
Appearance
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Attorneys in civil or criminal matters must file an appearance before addressing the Court.
An attorney representing a party in any civil or criminal matter shall file an appearance before addressing the Court.
Document Type
Appearance
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After filing a notice of appeal, the fee-waiver applicant must file a petition explaining what and why the requested fees and costs are necessary to the appeal, including specific dates where applicable.
Upon filing a notice of appeal, the applicant shall file a petition stating what and why requested fees and costs are necessary to the appeal, including specific dates (if applicable) as to the fees and costs requested.
Document Type
Petition
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An employer moving to vacate a conditional judgment must file an answer at the same time the motion to vacate is filed.
When an employer seeks to vacate a conditional judgment, the employer must file an answer at the time the motion to vacate is filed, and must send Notice of Motion, together with an answer and motion to vacate, to the judgment creditor or attorney for the judgment creditor and the judgment debtor.
Document Type
Motion To Vacate
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Electronic filings requiring original signatures certify that the original exists and must be retained until one year after final judgment, available for inspection upon 5 days' notice, and hard copy provided within 5 business days upon request.
Anyone filing an electronic document that requires an original signature certifies by so filing, that the original signed document exists in the filing person’s possession. Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the filing party must retain the original document as signed either conventionally or electronically, until one year after the date that judgment has become final by the conclusion of direct review or the expiration of the time for seeking such review. The filing party shall make those signed originals available for inspection by the Court, the Clerk of the Court or by other counsel in the case, upon five (5) days’ notice. At any time, the Clerk of the Court may request from the filing party a hard copy of an electronically filed document, which shall be provided within five (5) business days upon reasonable notice.
Document Type
Electronic Document
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Separately filed exhibits must be accompanied by the DuPage Exhibit Cover Sheet (Form 4393); missing cover sheets may result in rejection.
Any documents or exhibits filed separately from their associated pleading, motion, or document due to size limitations, even if (filed in the same transaction), shall be filed with the DuPage Exhibit Cover Sheet, Form 4393. Exhibits tendered without the appropriate cover sheet may be rejected for filing.
Document Type
Exhibit
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Electronic documents must include the merged electronic filing stamp to be officially filed.
This file stamp shall be merged with the electronic document and shall be visible when the document is printed and viewed on-line. Electronic documents are not officially filed without the electronic filing stamp.
Document Type
Electronic Filing
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Pleadings must specify dollar amount claimed; personal injury prayers must indicate damages within one of five specified brackets.
All pleadings wherein money damages are requested for matters other than injury to the person shall be specific as to the dollar amount claimed. In all pleadings where injury to the person is alleged, the prayer for relief must indicate the amount of damages claimed to be as follows: (1) Not greater than $2,500; or (2) Greater than $2,500 and but not in excess of $10,000; or (3) Greater than $10,000 and but not in excess of $15,000; or (4) Greater than $15,000 and but not in excess of $50,000; or (5) Greater than $50,000.
Document Type
Pleading
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Each motion's title must state the relief sought and cite the applicable Code of Civil Procedure section.
The title to each motion shall indicate the relief sought and the applicable section of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Document Type
Motion
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Notice of hearing or presentment must specify the judge, case title and number, date, time, and courtroom.
The notice of hearing or presentment shall designate the judge to whom the motion will be presented; shall show the title and number of the action, the date when the motion will be set or presented, the time it will be set or presented, and the courtroom where it will be heard or presented.
Document Type
Notice Of Motion
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Every motion and each basis must cite the Code of Civil Procedure section or Supreme Court Rule number.
Every motion, and each basis in the motion, brought pursuant to the Code of Civil Procedure or Supreme Court Rule shall be identified by the Code of Civil Procedure section and/or the Supreme Court Rule number under which it is brought.
Document Type
Motion
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When default is entered and fees are recoverable, attorney must present an affidavit detailing services, hours, rate, experience, and fairness of the fees.
When an order of default is obtained, if any fees are recoverable, at the Court’s discretion, the attorney shall present an affidavit stating the nature of the services performed, the number of hours spent, the attorney’s hourly rate, statement of the level of experience and expertise of the attorneys, and that number of hours spent and the hourly rate charged per hour are fair and reasonable according to the standards of the local community.
Document Type
Affidavit
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Emergency relief applications must include an affidavit stating the emergency reason and notice attempts; failure to attach results in denial.
Each application for emergency relief shall be accompanied by an affidavit by the movant or movant’s attorney stating the reason the requested relief is necessary on an emergency basis, and in cases where the request is without notice, except as permitted by law, said affidavit shall state what attempts have been made to notify opposing counsel of the request for emergency relief. Failure to attach said affidavit(s) to the request for emergency relief shall be sufficient grounds for denial of same.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
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A Motion for Preliminary Approval of a class action must have an Introduction Section on its first page reciting enumerated items including jurisdiction, class size, settlement terms, notice plan, and proposed deadlines.
To present a Motion for Preliminary Approval, the first page of such motion as an Introduction Section, shall recite: (i) a brief description of the occurrence giving rise to the cause of action, including the basis for jurisdiction and venue; (ii) the potential class size; (iii) whether the settlement is a claims-made or an opt-out settlement for the class; (iv) the total settlement fund along with an cy pres recipient or reversion of the fund; (v) the amount each class member will receive from the settlement or the anticipated pro rata share; (vi) any injunctive relief and brief analysis as to value or benefit of said injunctive relief to the class or potential future class members; (vii) any specific details as to value of any coupons or vouchers; (viii) settlement administrator information, qualifications, and anticipated cost; (ix) exact specification for how notice will be disseminated to the class; and (x) proposed deadlines with at least fourteen (14) days between the date the motion for attorney's fees is filed and the deadline for objecting to the settlement.
Document Type
Motion For Preliminary Approval
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A proposed Preliminary Approval Order must be submitted as an exhibit to the Motion for Preliminary Approval and must set specific proposed future dates.
A Proposed Preliminary Approval Order shall be submitted as an exhibit to any Motion for Preliminary Approval and shall have proposed specific future dates for notice to be disseminated, claims to be submitted, objections or exclusions to be submitted, final approval briefs and request for attorney's fees to be submitted, etc.
Document Type
Motion For Preliminary Approval
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A Motion for Final Approval of a class action must have an Introduction Section on its first page reciting enumerated items including actual class size, claims submitted, objections/exclusions, notice administration results, and settlement administrator costs.
To present a Motion for Final Approval, the first page of such motion as an Introduction Section, shall recite: (i) a brief description of the occurrence giving rise to the cause of action, including the basis for jurisdiction and venue; (ii) the actual class size; (iii) whether the settlement was a claims-made or an opt-out settlement for the class; (iv) the total settlement fund along with any cy pres recipient or reversion of the fund; (v) the amount of claims submitted by the class if it is a claims-made settlement along with the percentage of claims submitted compared to the entire class (if the motion for attorney's fees was filed before the claims deadline had passed, counsel for the class shall submit an updated affidavit from the settlement administrator with updated claims, objections, and/or exclusions once all of the deadlines have passed); (vi) the number of objections and/or exclusions; (vii) the amount each class member will receive; (viii) any injunctive relief and brief analysis as to value or benefit of said injunctive relief to the class or potential future class members; (ix) any specific details as to value of any coupons or vouchers; (x) confirmation that notice was disseminated as required in the Preliminary Approval Order; (xi) the success rate of the notice administration; (xii) the actual cost for the settlement administrator; and
Document Type
Motion For Final Approval
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The proof of service for discovery documents must contain the case title and number, date of service, sending and receiving parties, and identify the particular document served.
Proof of Service and Notice of Filing of all discovery documents shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court and shall contain the case title and number, date mailed or personally served, the sending and receiving parties, and adequately identify the particular discovery document being served or answered.
Document Type
Proof Of Service
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A receiver's attorney may be employed only by court order upon the receiver's written motion stating the reasons and naming the attorney.
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.
Document Type
Motion
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A petition for receiver appointment must set forth sufficient facts, though the deficiency can be cured at an evidentiary hearing.
A petition for the appointment of a receiver shall set forth sufficient facts to warrant the appointment; mere conclusions will not suffice. However, failure to set forth such facts may be cured if the Court holds an evidentiary hearing on the petition and sufficient facts are adduced at that hearing.
Document Type
Petition
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A verified petition for authorization as a civil surety must attach a certified license, verified statement of assets/liabilities, power of attorney, and verified schedules of pending actions and claims.
To obtain authorization to act as a civil surety in the Court, the applicant shall file a verified petition for authorization stating that the petitioner has complied with all applicable laws and regulations. There shall be attached to the petition: (1) A certified copy of the license issued to the petitioner, attested by the Director of Insurance; (2) A verified statement of its assets and liabilities at the close of business on the 31st day of December of the preceding year or at any subsequent date prior to the filing of the petition; (3) Power of attorney or certificates of authority for all persons authorized to execute bonds for the petitioner in the Court, in a form approved by the Court; (4) A verified schedule of all actions pending in any court against the petitioner at the time of the filing of the petition upon bonds executed by it in the courts of record in Illinois; the schedule shall state the title and number of the action, the names of the attorneys of record, the amount claimed, the nature of the claim, and the reasons for contesting the claim; and (5) A verified schedule of all claims of liability, not the subject of any pending action, which have been made against the petitioner and are undischarged at the time of the filing of the petition, upon bonds executed by the petitioner in the court of record in Illinois; the schedule shall state the name of the claimant, the amount claimed, the nature of the claim and the reasons for contesting the claim.
Document Type
Petition For Authorization
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Acknowledgments and affidavits executed outside the state must be accompanied by a certificate of the proper keeper of records.
Acknowledgments and affidavits presented under Rule 12.03 which have been executed outside the State shall be accompanied by a certificate of the proper keeper of records, under the seal of the keeper of records’ office, stating that the person before whom the acknowledgment was made or by whom the oath was administered was duly authorized to take acknowledgments or to administer oaths, and that that person’s signature is believed to be genuine.
Document Type
Acknowledgment Or Affidavit
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A motion to require sureties to justify must be accompanied by an affidavit stating the grounds for believing the sureties are insufficient, the manner of inquiry, and the facts ascertained.
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. If the
Document Type
Motion
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Complaints and summonses must display 'THIS IS AN ARBITRATION CASE' in upper case letters on the upper right-hand corner.
The complaint and all summonses shall state in upper case letters on the upper right-hand corner: “THIS IS AN ARBITRATION CASE.”
Document Type
Complaint
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Mediated agreements are not binding unless the Court enters them as an order as presented by the parties.
Mediated agreements are not binding unless entered as an order of the Court as presented by the parties to the case.
Document Type
Mediation Agreement
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The Mediation Referral Order must include contact info, preparation instructions, and instructions for agreement and no-agreement paths.
The Court’s Mediation Referral Order for the Program shall include: (1) The Program’s contact information. (2) what each side should do to prepare for the same; (3) Instructions as to how the case should proceed in the event an agreement is reached through mediation; and (4) Instructions as to how the case should proceed in the event no agreement is reached, including specifically a requirement that the parties return to court on a date and at a time certain thereafter, either to advise the Court as to the status of their dispute and schedule additional proceedings (if the date scheduled in the referral order is for “STATUS”) or to immediately proceed to trial (if the date scheduled in the referral order is for “TRIAL”).
Document Type
Mediation Referral Order
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Complaints in dissolution cases with minor children must be designated Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Minor Children.
In all newly filed cases seeking dissolution or declaration of invalidity, if there are one or more minor children of the marriage at the time of filing, the complaint shall be designated “Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Minor Children,” and the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall maintain such designation.
Document Type
Complaint
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When the Financial Affidavit is tendered, the tendering party must immediately file a certificate of compliance and proof of service; the Financial Affidavit itself must not be filed.
At the time the Financial Affidavit is tendered to the other party, the tendering party shall immediately file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court certificate of compliance and proof of service, certifying that a completed Financial Affidavit was served upon those parties entitled to notice. The Financial Affidavit shall not be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Document Type
Financial Affidavit
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A party seeking a default judgment must file an affidavit of due diligence of service attempts.
A party seeking the entry of a default judgment must file an affidavit of due diligence of service attempts.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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Necessary prove-up documents include Judgment of Dissolution, Marital Settlement Agreement, Final Allocation Judgment (if applicable), and Child Support Calculation (if applicable).
The necessary prove-up documents are: (1) Judgment of Dissolution (2) Marital Settlement Agreement (3) Final Allocation Judgment – Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Plan (if applicable) (4) Child Support Calculation (if applicable)
Document Type
Prove Up
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When neither party resides in DuPage County, a written motion for waiver of venue must advise the Court the forum is improper and seek an order allowing waiver.
If neither of the parties resides in DuPage County, either or both of the parties must file a written motion advising the Court that the forum selected is not one of proper venue and seeking an appropriate order from the Court allowing a waiver of the venue requirements of Section 5/104 of the IMDMA.
Document Type
Motion For Waiver Of Venue
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If the GAL wishes to support or oppose any relief sought by the movant, a proper pleading must be filed which advances the GAL’s position.
Summary: GAL must file a proper pleading to support or oppose relief.
Document Type
Pleading
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It is the responsibility of the filing party or counsel to ensure that documents filed electronically do not disclose previously or statutorily impounded or sealed information or private information defined in Supreme Court Rules 15 and 138.
Summary: Filing parties and counsel must ensure electronic filings do not reveal sealed, impounded, or private information.
Document Type
Electronically Filed Document
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All civil case filings must be made electronically beginning January 1, 2016.
Pursuant to a letter dated November 6, 2015, from the Director of the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, commencing January 1, 2016, all fillings in civil cases must be made electronically (e-filing).
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Page 22 | 5.01(b)
All civil case filings must be electronically filed using the statewide eFileIL system.
Pursuant to Supreme Court Order entered January 16, 2018, and in reference to Supreme Court Order M.R. 18368, effective July 1, 2019, all civil case filings must be electronically filed using the statewide eFileIL system.
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Page 23 | 5.01(c)
The filing party or attorney must confirm approval of all required signatories, including non-parties and unregistered persons.
The filing party or attorney must confirm approval of all persons, persons not a party to the case or not registered persons, required to sign the document.
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Page 27 | 5.10
Original signatures of non-electronic filers must be obtained before the document is filed.
Original signatures of all non-electronic filers must be obtained before filing the document.
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Page 27 | 5.10
The filing party must retain the original document for one year after the judgment becomes final.
The filing party must retain the original document until one year after the date that the judgment has become final by the conclusion of direct review or the expiration of the time for seeking such review.
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Page 27 | 5.10
Electronic filings made with a user ID and password are deemed personally signed by the account holder when no facsimile or typographical signature is used.
In the absence of a facsimile or typographical signature, any document electronically filed with a user’s identification and password is deemed to have been personally signed by the holder of the user identification and password.
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Page 27 | 5.10
The document must identify each non-registered signatory.
The document must indicate the identity of each non-registered signatory.
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Page 27 | 5.10
Documents filed electronically using verified user authentication are deemed signed by the authentication holder.
Any document filed electronically, including all pleadings, motions, documents, etc., using a verified user authentication shall be deemed to have been signed by the holder of the user authentication.
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Page 27 | 5.10
Facsimile or typographical signatures are permitted on electronic filings and are deemed personal signatures.
Documents containing facsimile or typographical signatures may be filed electronically and shall be deemed to have been signed in person by the individual identified.
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Page 27 | 5.10
Documents with third-party signatures may be filed electronically but must include a facsimile or typographical signature.
Documents containing signatures of one or more persons or third parties may be filed electronically and shall bear a facsimile or typographical signature.
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Page 27 | 5.10
Documents with different case numbers must be filed in separate transactions.
Documents with different case numbers must be filed individually in separate transactions.
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Page 27
Judge and other necessary electronic signatures must be captured, maintained, and protected with security tokens and encrypted passwords.
All Judges’ and other necessary electronic signatures shall be captured and maintained by the Circuit Court Clerk. Each signature shall be protected by internal system security measures and use security tokens and encrypted passwords to authenticate the use of the e-signature.
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Page 28 | 5.10
A clerk's typed name on an electronic document is deemed the clerk's signature when endorsement is required.
Where a Clerk is required to endorse a document, the typed name of the clerk shall be deemed to be the clerk’s signature on an electronic document.
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Page 28 | 5.10
Original signed documents electronically filed under the listed subparagraphs must be maintained and preserved as required by Rule 5.07.
An original signed document that has been electronically filed pursuant to subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), and (d) above, shall be maintained and preserved as required by Rule 5.07.
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Page 28 | 5.10
Signatures defined in the listed subparagraphs satisfy court rules and statutes and may subject violators to sanctions.
Signatures as defined in subparagraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (g), and (h), satisfy Supreme Court Rules and statutes regarding signatures, and give rise to the application of available sanctions when appropriate.
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Page 28 | 5.10
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The transmission date/time governs the file mark; pleadings received before midnight on an open day are deemed filed that day, otherwise on the next business day.
The transmission date and time of transfer shall govern the electronic file mark. Pleadings received by the clerk before midnight on a day the courthouse is open shall be deemed filed that day. If filed on a day the courthouse is not open for business, the document will be deemed filed the next business day.
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Page 28 | 5.11
An electronically filed document is deemed filed upon review, acceptance, and completion of the transmission with the Clerk's stamp.
Any document filed electronically shall be considered as filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court upon review and acceptance, and the transmission has been completed with the Clerk’s electronic filing stamp.
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Page 28 | 5.11
Dispositive motions must be filed at least 63 days before trial unless the court grants leave for good cause.
All case or claim dispositive motions, other than motions arising during the course of trial, shall be filed no later than sixty-three (63) days before the scheduled trial date, except by prior leave of court and for good cause shown.
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Page 35 | Rule 6.04(a)
Motions not called for hearing within 60 days of filing may be stricken by the court.
Any motion not called for hearing within sixty (60) days of filing may be stricken upon motion, or by the Court without any notice to any party.
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Page 36 | Rule 6.04(f)
Emergency motions must be filed with the clerk during court hours before applying to the Court.
Every complaint or petition requesting an ex parte order for the appointment of a receiver, temporary restraint, preliminary injunction or any other emergency relief, shall be filed in the Office of the Circuit Court Clerk, if during court hours, before application to the Court for the order.
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Page 39 | 6.08(b)
Proof of service of the order must be filed within 2 days of the hearing.
The party presenting the motion shall file with the Clerk of the Court, within two (2) days of hearing, proof of service of a copy of the order entered granting or denying relief.
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Page 39 | 6.08(c)
Proposed deadlines must allow at least 14 days between the filing of the motion for attorney's fees and the settlement objection deadline.
proposed deadlines with at least fourteen (14) days between the date the motion for attorney's fees is filed and the deadline for objecting to the settlement
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Page 41 | 6.11 APPROVAL OF CLASS ACTIONS
A petition for renewal of authorization must be filed between April 1 and April 15 preceding the expiration of authorization.
A petition for renewal of authorization shall be filed between the first and fifteenth days of April preceding the expiration of authorization.
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Page 53 | III. Particular Civil Proceedings
Failing to inform the Arbitration Administration by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing makes the parties responsible for arbitration hearing costs.
Failure to inform the Arbitration Administration of any settlement, dismissal, or scheduling issue, by 3:00 p.m. the day PRIOR to hearing, shall result in the parties being responsible for any arbitration hearing costs incurred.
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Page 58 | 13.03(g)
The waiver of venue motion must be filed before any other pleadings and with the original dissolution petition.
The waiver of venue motion must be filed before any other pleadings and shall be filed along with the original petition for dissolution of marriage.
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Page 90 | 15.05.01(b) second sentence
Mediator must report to the Court within 10 days of the last mediation session, but no later than the assigned status date.
The mediator shall, on a Court approved form, report to the Court on the progress of mediation within ten (10) days of the termination of the last mediation session, but in no event after the assigned status date.
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Page 102 | 15.15(h) MEDIATION REPORT
The evaluation report must be provided to the Court and any other designated parties within 120 days of the entry of the order appointing the evaluator.
The evaluation report shall be provided to the Court, and any other designated parties, no later than one hundred twenty (120) days from the entry of the order appointing the evaluator.
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Page 106 | III. Particular Civil Proceedings
A party may apply to the panel within 30 days of entry of the award to correct an obvious mathematical or language error, and filing such an application stays all proceedings.
Where the award discloses an obvious and unambiguous error in mathematics or language, the panel, on application of a party within the thirty (30) day period of the entry of the award, may correct the same. The filing of such an application shall stay all proceedings.
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Page 116 | Particular Civil Proceedings
A supplemental petition may be filed without leave within 14 days of the original petition, with notice to all parties and DCFS.
Within the fourteen (14) day period following the filing of the original petition, any party may file a supplemental petition without leave of court. Notice shall be given to all parties and the Department of Children and Family Services.
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Page 124 | 17.02(b)(1)
Pre-plea and pre-sentence reports must be delivered at least three court days before the sentence hearing, counting both the court date and the date of delivery.
The Probation Department shall prepare an original and four (4) copies of the pre-plea or pre-sentence report which shall be delivered at least three (3) court days, which includes both the court date and the date of delivery, prior to the sentence hearing
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Page 173 | 32.05(a)
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Petitioners must serve the DuPage County Board of Elections with written notice of the filing within 24 hours of filing the petition.
The Petitioner in any proceeding which falls under Rule 1.31(a) shall serve upon the DuPage County Board of Elections written notice of the filing of any such proceedings within twenty-four (24) hours of the filing of the petition.
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Page 14 | 1.31(b)
Pleadings, motions, and other documents filed without service in compliance with Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12 will be stricken.
Pleadings, motions, and other documents filed with the Clerk and not served in compliance with Supreme Court Rules 11 and 12 shall be stricken.
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Page 16 | Article 2: Clerk of the Circuit Court (Rule 2.02)
If the judgment creditor waives a turnover date, the creditor or attorney must send a Notice of Motion to the judgment debtor and employer of the date for entry of a turnover order.
Where the judgment creditor or the attorney for the judgment creditor waives the setting of a turnover date at the time of the issuance of the Wage Deduction Summons, the judgment creditor or attorney for the judgment creditor must thereafter send Notice of Motion to the judgment debtor and the employer of the date for entry of a turnover order.
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Page 18 | 2.13 WAGE DEDUCTION
If electronic service fails due to specified reasons, the party served is entitled to an order extending the time to respond.
If electronic service on a party does not occur because of (1) inaccessibility to the Vendor’s system, (2) an error in the vendor’s transmission of notice to the party being served, (3) the vendor’s failure to process the electronic filing for service or (4) the party was erroneously excluded from the service list, the party to be served shall, absent extraordinary circumstances, be entitled to an order extending the date for any response or the period within which any right, duty or other act must be performed.
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Page 29 | 5.12(e)
All other documents may be served electronically through the e-file vendor; the filing party must complete electronic service.
All other documents may be served upon the other parties or their representatives electronically through the e-file vendor. The filing party or attorney shall be responsible for completing electronic service of these other documents using the vendor’s system.
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Page 29 | 5.12(b)
If a party has not subscribed to a vendor's services, service of other documents via facsimile is authorized.
If a party or party’s designee has not subscribed to a vendor’s services, service of all other documents via facsimile transmission is hereby authorized.
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Page 29 | 5.12(c)
If neither e-file nor fax service is possible, the vendor must serve by mail and charge back the cost to the subscriber.
If neither e-file nor fax transmission service is possible, the vendor shall provide service by mail and charge back the cost to the subscriber.
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Page 29 | 5.12(c)
Documents that require personal service to confer jurisdiction must be served conventionally, not electronically.
Electronic service is not capable of conferring jurisdiction. Therefore, regarding electronically filed cases, documents that require personal service to confer jurisdiction as a matter of law may not be served electronically through an e-file vendor, but must be served in the conventional manner.
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Page 29 | 5.12(a)
E-service via email is deemed complete on the first court day following transmission and has the same legal effect as personal service.
E-service via email shall be deemed complete on the first court day following transmission by the e-file vendor or party. The electronic service of a pleading or other document shall be considered as valid and effective service on all parties and shall have the same legal effect as personal service of an original paper document.
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Page 29 | 5.12(d)
The Clerk must notify all pro se parties and attorneys of record of dismissal for want of prosecution by regular U.S. mail within ten days.
Upon dismissal of any cause for want of prosecution, the Clerk of the Court shall give all pro se parties and all attorneys of record notice of the dismissal by regular U.S. mail, at the last address indicated in the court file, within ten (10) days of the dismissal.
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Page 34 | II. Civil Proceedings
If the motion is written, a copy of the motion or a statement that it previously has been served shall be served with the notice. 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.
If the motion is written, a copy of the motion or a statement that it previously has been served shall be served with the notice. 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.
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Page 36 | Rule 6.04(c)
Summary judgment motions require at least 10 days' notice after service before being heard.
A motion for summary judgment shall not be heard until ten (10) days after service of the notice of motion in compliance with Supreme Court Rule 11.
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Page 36 | Rule 6.04(e)
Regular motions require at least 5 court days' notice after service before a hearing.
Except for emergency motions or notice by personal service as defined by Supreme Court Rule 11(c)(1), hearing on or presentment of a motion shall proceed not less than five (5) court days after the effective date of service as defined by Supreme Court Rule 12(c).
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Page 36 | Rule 6.04(d)
Personal service delivered by 4:00 p.m. requires at least 2 court days' notice before the hearing.
If notice of motion is by personal service delivered by 4:00 p.m., hearing on or presentment of the motion shall proceed not less than the second court day following personal service.
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Page 36 | Rule 6.04(d)
DCFS must provide a case/service plan within 45 days of placement.
A case/service plan (within 45 days of placement);
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Page 125 | (g)(4)(v)
Filing Fees and Waivers
Documents requiring a statutory filing fee must be filed electronically in the same manner as other e-file documents.
The e-filing of a document requiring payment of a statutory filing fee to the Clerk of the Court in order to achieve valid filing status shall be filed electronically in the same manner as any other e-file document.
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Page 30 | 5.13(a)
The rejection fee is $500 in cases where the arbitration award exceeds $30,000.
In all cases where the arbitration award exceeds $30,000 the rejection fee shall be $500.
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Page 60 | 13.08(a)
A jury fee must be paid before or contemporaneously with the jury demand, or the demand is ineffective unless the fee is waived by an indigency petition.
Should a case in which a jury demand is made be of a type which requires the payment of a jury fee, said fee must be paid prior to or contemporaneously with said jury demand. Failure to pay said jury fee (unless same is waived by the proper presentation of a petition to proceed as an indigent) shall render ineffective the jury demand.
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Page 184 | 35.02(d)
Documents requiring a statutory filing fee are filed electronically in the same manner as any other e-file document.
The e-filing of a document requiring payment of a statutory filing fee to the Clerk of the Court in order to achieve valid filing status shall be filed electronically in the same manner as any other e-file document.
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Page 30 | 5.13 COLLECTION OF FEES
Court-ordered refunds from e-file transactions are reduced by credit card or vendor fees; the Clerk refunds only the amount received from the vendor.
(e) In the event the Court orders a monetary refund from any e-file transaction, the amount refunded will be less any credit card or vendor fees that may have been charged by an e- filing vendor. The Circuit Clerk shall refund upon order of Court only the amount that has been received from the
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Page 30 | 5.13(e)
Mediation fees consist of a maximum of 3 hours plus 1 hour for administrative charges; parties must pay for individual sessions at the time of each session.
Mediation fees shall consist of a maximum of three (3) hours plus one (1) hour for administrative charges which may include but are not limited to time spent in mediation sessions with the parties, telephone conference, correspondence, consultations with attorneys or expert consultants, preparation of the mediator’s report and any other work performed by the mediator on behalf of the parties. The parties shall be required to pay for individual sessions at the time of each mediation session.
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Page 102 | 15.15(i) PAYMENT OF FEES
Parties must pay a court-ordered retainer toward the evaluation cost; once the retainer is exhausted, parties pay for remaining sessions and the report cost as incurred.
The parties shall be required to pay a retainer, as ordered by the court, to be applied toward the cost of evaluation. When the retainer is exhausted, the parties shall pay for remaining individual sessions and the cost of the report as those costs are incurred.
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Page 107 | III. Particular Civil Proceedings
A defendant who may pay a traffic fine by mail has fifteen days to pay the statutory penalty by mail or in person.
If the officer indicates on the ticket that the defendant may pay a fine by mail, the police officer shall also inform the defendant that the defendant has fifteen (15) days in which to pay the statutory penalty, either by mail or in person.
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Page 186 | 35.06(e)(1)
Persons assessed fines or costs in criminal cases must be escorted to the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court to pay, and no payment may be accepted anywhere else.
All persons who are assessed fines or costs in a criminal case, or who are required to post additional bond money, shall be escorted to the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court by the bailiff assigned to the courtroom in which the order was entered for the purpose of payment. No deputy clerk or other person shall accept payment at any location other than the Office of the Circuit Clerk.
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Page 187 | 36.03(a)
Persons required to post bond or assessed fines or costs in Bond Court or Traffic Division courts must pay the Deputy Clerk assigned to that court.
All persons who are required to post bond in the Bond Court, or who are assessed fines or costs in a case in a Traffic Division court, or who are required to post additional bond money in a Traffic Division court, shall make such payment to the Deputy Clerk assigned to that court.
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Page 187 | 36.03(b)
In cases where a Waiver Application has been granted, the judge presiding over the case shall evaluate whether the party receiving the waiver continues to qualify, pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/5-105. (1) Any Waiver Application required under this subsection shall be filed in the courtroom where the case is pending at the time and shall be reviewed under the same standards as subsection
In cases where a Waiver Application has been granted, the judge presiding over the case shall evaluate whether the party receiving the waiver continues to qualify, pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/5-105. (1) Any Waiver Application required under this subsection shall be filed in the courtroom where the case is pending at the time and shall be reviewed under the same standards as subsection
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Page 18 | 2.12 APPLICATION TO WAIVE COSTS AND FEES (CIVIL ACTIONS)
The Clerk's appearance fee is waived in matters involving post-trial motions for enforcement of a judgment.
If the matter involves a post-trial motion for the enforcement of a judgment, an appearance fee charged by the Clerk shall be waived.
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Page 11 | 1.25(d)
The Clerk will provide copies of filed documents upon request and payment of the appropriate fee, unless the Court orders otherwise.
Upon request and the payment of the appropriate fee, the Clerk shall provide copies of any document filed in this Court unless otherwise specifically ordered.
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Page 16 | Article 2: Clerk of the Circuit Court (Rule 2.04)
The Clerk shall provide attorneys and parties in e-file cases access to an e-file computer workstation without charge during normal business hours.
Without charge during normal business hours, the Clerk of the Circuit Court shall provide attorneys and parties in e-file cases access to an e-file computer workstation.
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Page 24 | 5.05(e)
A jury fee must be paid at or before the jury demand (or be waived through an indigency petition), otherwise the jury demand is ineffective.
Should a case in which a jury demand is made be of a type which requires the payment of a jury fee, said fee must be paid prior to or contemporaneously with said jury demand. Failure to pay said jury fee (unless same is waived by the proper presentation of a petition to proceed as an indigent) shall render ineffective the jury demand.
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Page 1 | 35.02(d)
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Paper courtesy copies of documents customarily required must still be provided in e-file cases, unless the court orders otherwise.
Paper courtesy copies of documents customarily required to be provided to the court shall continue to be required in e-file cases, absent a specific court order to the contrary.
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Page 30 | 5.12(h)
The moving party must deliver courtesy copies to the Court prior to the hearing; failure to do so may result in a continuance of the hearing.
Courtesy copies shall be delivered to the Court by the moving party prior to the hearing pursuant to Rule 6.05(c). Failure to provide courtesy copies in compliance with these Rules may result in a continuance of the hearing by the Court.
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Page 92 | 15.09(d)
Courtesy copies of adoption petitions (without exhibits or attachments) and motions presented on the 10:00 a.m. call must be delivered to the Court by 3:00 p.m. on the court date before presentment; noncompliance may delay the initial hearing or Interim Order request.
Courtesy copies of all Petitions for Adoptions without exhibits or attachments and motions which are intended to be filed or presented on the 10:00 a.m. call shall be delivered to the Court no later than 3:00 p.m. on the court date prior to the intended date of presentment. Failure to comply with this directive may result in a delay or postponement of the initial hearing on the Petition and/or request for an Interim Order (750 ILCS 50/13) relating to the child’s custody and care during the adoption proceeding.
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Page 148 | 21.04
For contested motions, deliver to chambers the motion, response, reply, and cited authorities at least three days before the hearing.
For every contested motion there shall be delivered to the chambers of the assigned judge by the party filing same, at least three days prior to the date for hearing: (1) The motion, response, and reply; (2) All cases and other authorities cited in the pleading, or which will be argued.
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Page 161 | 30.02A(c)
Paper courtesy copies of documents customarily required to be provided to the court continue to be required in e-file cases absent a court order to the contrary.
Paper courtesy copies of documents customarily required to be provided to the court shall continue to be required in e-file cases, absent a specific court order to the contrary.
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Page 30 | 5.12 ELECTRONIC SERVICE, COURTESY COPIES AND FILING PROOF OF SERVICE
The moving party must deliver courtesy copies to the Court prior to the hearing; failure may result in a continuance.
All hearing dates will be assigned by the Court in its discretion. Courtesy copies shall be delivered to the Court by the moving party prior to the hearing pursuant to Rule 6.05(c). Failure to provide courtesy copies in compliance with these Rules may result in a continuance of the hearing by the Court.
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Page 92 | 15.09
Courtesy copies of adoption petitions (without exhibits/attachments) and motions presented on the 10:00 a.m. call must reach the Court by 3:00 p.m. on the prior court day, or the hearing may be delayed or postponed.
Courtesy copies of all Petitions for Adoptions without exhibits or attachments and motions which are intended to be filed or presented on the 10:00 a.m. call shall be delivered to the Court no later than 3:00 p.m. on the court date prior to the intended date of presentment. Failure to comply with this directive may result in a delay or postponement of the initial hearing on the Petition and/or request for an Interim Order (750 ILCS 50/13) relating to the child's custody and care during the adoption proceeding.
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Page 148 | 21.04 COURTESY COPIES
The movant must deliver a hard paper courtesy copy of the motion, response, reply, exhibits, relevant pleadings, and supporting/opposing writings to the assigned judge's chambers at least 7 court days before the hearing on any contested motion.
For every contested motion there shall be delivered to the chambers of the assigned judge, by the movant, not less than seven (7) court days prior to the hearing a hard, paper copy of: (1) The motion, response, and reply, and any exhibits thereto. (2) Any pleadings involved in the motion, i.e., any pleading to which the court may need to refer in ruling on the motion. (3) Any writing in support of or in opposition to the motion. (4) All citations shall be in conformity with Supreme Court Rule 6.
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Page 37 | 6.05(c)
Paper courtesy copies customarily required for court must be provided in e-file cases unless court orders otherwise.
Paper courtesy copies of documents customarily required to be provided to the court shall continue to be required in e-file cases, absent a specific court order to the contrary.
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For every contested motion, the movant must deliver a hard paper copy of the motion, response, reply, exhibits, related pleadings, and supporting/opposing writings to the assigned judge's chambers at least 7 court days before the hearing.
For every contested motion there shall be delivered to the chambers of the assigned judge, by the movant, not less than seven (7) court days prior to the hearing a hard, paper copy of: (1) The motion, response, and reply, and any exhibits thereto. (2) Any pleadings involved in the motion, i.e., any pleading to which the court may need to refer in ruling on the motion. (3) Any writing in support of or in opposition to the motion. (4) All citations shall be in conformity with Supreme Court Rule 6.
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Page 37 | 6.05 Motion Submissions
The moving party must deliver courtesy copies to the Court prior to the hearing per Rule 6.05(c); failure to do so may result in a continuance.
All hearing dates will be assigned by the Court in its discretion. Courtesy copies shall be delivered to the Court by the moving party prior to the hearing pursuant to Rule 6.05(c). Failure to provide courtesy copies in compliance with these Rules may result in a continuance of the hearing by the Court.
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Page 92 | 15.09(d)
For contested motions, deliver to chambers the motion, response, reply, and cited authorities at least three days before the hearing.
For every contested motion there shall be delivered to the chambers of the assigned judge by the party filing same, at least three days prior to the date for hearing: (1) The motion, response, and reply; (2) All cases and other authorities cited in the pleading, or which will be argued.
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Page 161 | 30.02A CONTESTED MOTIONS
Courtesy copies of adoption petitions and motions presented on the 10:00 a.m. call must be delivered to the Court by 3:00 p.m. the prior court day.
Courtesy copies of all Petitions for Adoption without exhibits or attachments and motions which are intended to be filed or presented on the 10:00 a.m. call shall be delivered to the Court no later than 3:00 p.m. on the court date prior to the intended date of presentment.
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Courtesy copies of adoption petitions and motions for the 10:00 a.m. call must be delivered to the Court by 3:00 p.m. on the prior court date; noncompliance may delay the hearing.
Courtesy copies of all Petitions for Adoptions without exhibits or attachments and motions which are intended to be filed or presented on the 10:00 a.m. call shall be delivered to the Court no later than 3:00 p.m. on the court date prior to the intended date of presentment. Failure to comply with this directive may result in a delay or postponement of the initial hearing on the Petition and/or request for an Interim Order (750 ILCS 50/13) relating to the child’s custody and care during the adoption proceeding.
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Page 3 | 21.04 COURTESY COPIES
For every contested motion, the filing party must deliver to the assigned judge's chambers no later than three days before the hearing the motion, response, reply, and all authorities cited or to be argued.
For every contested motion there shall be delivered to the chambers of the assigned judge by the party filing same, at least three days prior to the date for hearing: (1) The motion, response, and reply; (2) All cases and other authorities cited in the pleading, or which will be argued.
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Page 161 | 30.02A Contested Motions
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
A party filing under seal without prior court order must electronically file a motion for leave to seal, including an explanation of the legal basis, and must not attach the document to the motion.
A party who has a legal basis for filing a document under seal without prior court order must electronically file a motion for leave to file under seal. The motion must include an explanation of how the document meets the legal standards for filing sealed documents. The document in question may not be attached to the motion as an attachment.
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Page 25 | 5.08
All filed documents, except civil writs of attachment, must be redacted to protect privacy; specific personal identifiers must be redacted to partial forms (last four digits, initials, year).
Because all documents filed with the Circuit Court Clerk are available to the public, pleadings, attachments to pleadings, discovery, orders, exhibits or other documents filed with the Circuit Court Clerk, with the exception of civil writs of attachment, shall be redacted to protect the privacy rights of everyone concerned. (b) It is the responsibility of counsel and the parties to be sure that all filed documents comply with these Rules. They shall refrain from including, or shall redact where inclusion is necessary, the following personal identifiers, from all pleadings, discovery, orders, exhibits, or other documents filed with the Circuit Court Clerk, with the exception of civil writs of attachment, unless ordered otherwise by the Court: (1) Social Security Number. If an individual’s social security number must be included in a document, only the last four digits of the number shall be used. (2) Names of Minor Children. If the involvement of a minor child must be mentioned, only the initials of that child’s name shall be used. (3) Dates of Birth. If an individual’s date of birth must be included, only the year shall be used. (4) Financial Account Numbers. If financial account numbers are relevant, only the last four digits of these numbers shall be
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Page 40 | 6.10
If a minor child must be mentioned, only the child's initials may be used.
Names of Minor Children. If the involvement of a minor child must be mentioned, only the initials of that child’s name shall be used.
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Page 7 | Redaction of Personal Identifiers
If a Social Security Number appears in a document, only the last four digits may be included.
Social Security Number. If an individual’s social security number must be included in a document, only the last four digits of the number shall be used.
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Page 7 | Redaction of Personal Identifiers
If financial account numbers are relevant, only the last four digits may be used.
Financial Account Numbers. If financial account numbers are relevant, only the last four digits of these numbers shall be used.
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Page 7 | Redaction of Personal Identifiers
A party filing under seal without a prior court order must e-file a motion for leave to file under seal, including an explanation of the legal standards; the document may not be attached to the motion.
A party who has a legal basis for filing a document under seal without prior court order must electronically file a motion for leave to file under seal. The motion must include an explanation of how the document meets the legal standards for filing sealed documents. The document in question may not be attached to the motion as an attachment.
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Page 25 | 5.08
All filed documents must be redacted to protect privacy, except civil writs of attachment.
Because all documents filed with the Circuit Court Clerk are available to the public, pleadings, attachments to pleadings, discovery, orders, exhibits or other documents filed with the Circuit Court Clerk, with the exception of civil writs of attachment, shall be redacted to protect the privacy rights of everyone concerned.
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Page 39 | 6.10 PRIVACY ISSUES
Caution is advised when filing documents containing other sensitive information like driver's license numbers, medical records, employment history, financial info, and trade secrets.
In addition to the above provisions, persons shall exercise caution when filing documents that contain the following: (1) Other identifying numbers, such as drivers’ license numbers (2) Medical records, such as diagnosis and treatment records (3) Employment history information (4) Individual financial information (5) Proprietary or trade secret information
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Page 40 | 6.10(c)
A court order or grand jury subpoena is required to divulge Probation and Court Services case records, which are not public records.
or Grand Jury subpoena is Required to Divulge the Contents of the Case Records of the Department of Probation and Court Services. The Department of Probation and Court Services must strictly comply with the following paragraph of the Probation and Probation Officers Act: “The duties of probation officers shall be: *** To preserve complete and accurate records…, which records shall be open to inspection by any judge or by any probation officer pursuant to order of court, but shall not be a public record, and its contents shall not be divulged otherwise than as above provided, except upon
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Page 196 | 36.11 PROBATION AND COURT SERVICES RECORDS
Persons must exercise caution when filing documents containing other identifying numbers, medical records, employment history, individual financial information, or proprietary/trade secret information.
In addition to the above provisions, persons shall exercise caution when filing documents that contain the following: (1) Other identifying numbers, such as drivers’ license numbers (2) Medical records, such as diagnosis and treatment records (3) Employment history information (4) Individual financial information (5) Proprietary or trade secret information
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Page 7 | Redaction of Personal Identifiers
The Clerk is authorized to open and file all sealed depositions returned to the Court, unless the Court orders otherwise in a particular case.
The Clerk of the Court is hereby authorized to open and file all sealed depositions that are hereafter returned to the Court, unless the Court by order entered in the particular case shall otherwise direct.
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Page 16 | 2.06 OPENING OF DEPOSITIONS
Filing parties and counsel must ensure electronically filed documents do not disclose impounded, sealed, or private information defined in Supreme Court Rules 15 and 138.
It is the responsibility of the filing party or counsel to ensure that documents filed electronically do not disclose previously or statutorily impounded or sealed information or private information defined in Supreme Court Rules 15 and 138.
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Page 25 | 5.08
Persons must exercise caution when filing documents containing other identifying numbers, medical records, employment history, individual financial information, or proprietary/trade secret information.
In addition to the above provisions, persons shall exercise caution when filing documents that contain the following: (1) Other identifying numbers, such as drivers’ license numbers (2) Medical records, such as diagnosis and treatment records (3) Employment history information (4) Individual financial information (5) Proprietary or trade secret information
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Page 40 | 6.10 PRIVACY ISSUES
The original pre-sentence or pre-plea report is filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in a sealed envelope marked with the report type and the case number and title.
original, in a sealed envelope, to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, marked “Pre- Sentence Report” or “Pre-Plea Report” and indicating the case number and title.
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Page 174 | 32.05(a)(1)
If filing under seal without a prior court order, a party must e-file a motion for leave including a legal explanation, and may not attach the sealed document to the motion.
A party who has a legal basis for filing a document under seal without prior court order must electronically file a motion for leave to file under seal. On the motion, they must include an explanation of how the document meets the legal standards for filing sealed documents. The document in question may not be attached to the motion as an attachment.
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Page 25 | Rule 5.08
Filing Bundling Requirements
Post-judgment orders like withholding orders and QDROs must be presented separately as agreed orders after judgment, not bundled.
Withholding Order and other similar post-judgment orders such as Q.D.R.O.’s shall be presented separately as Agreed Orders after Judgment is entered.
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Page 113 | Ill. (6)
Multiple documents within the same case may be filed in a single electronic transaction.
Filing of individual documents within the same case will be accepted in a single electronic filing transaction.
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Electronically filed exhibits may be bundled with their associated pleading, motion, or document in the same PDF when size limits permit.
Electronically filed exhibits may be filed with their associated pleading, motion, or document in the same PDF as long as size limits allow for it.
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Page 25 | 5.06
Bulk filings combining multiple cases or documents into one PDF are prohibited.
Bulk filings of multiple cases or multiple documents combined into one PDF document shall not be accepted.
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Schedules of property must be filed together with the bond.
the schedules of property shall be filed with the bond
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Page 53 | III. Particular Civil Proceedings
An opening brief and a response brief may not be combined into a single filing.
No opening brief and no response brief shall be filed in the same document.
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Bulk filings of multiple cases or combined PDFs are prohibited; different case numbers must be filed individually, same case documents may be in single transaction.
Bulk filings of multiple cases or multiple documents combined into one PDF document shall not be accepted. Documents with different case numbers must be filed individually in separate transactions. Filing of individual documents within the same case will be accepted in a single electronic filing transaction.
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The stipulation dismissing the cause of action must be filed together with the voucher acknowledging receipt of the minor's funds.
A stipulation dismissing the cause of action shall be filed with the filing of the voucher from the financial institution acknowledging receipt of the funds.
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Page 47 | 10.01
Withholding orders and similar post-judgment orders must be presented separately as agreed orders after entry of judgment, not with the judgment itself.
Withholding Order and other similar post-judgment orders such as Q.D.R.O.’s shall be presented separately as Agreed Orders after Judgment is entered.
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Page 112
An employer moving to vacate a conditional judgment must file an answer at the same time as the motion to vacate.
When an employer seeks to vacate a conditional judgment, the employer shall file an answer at the time the employer files the employer's motion to vacate, and must send Notice of Motion, together with the employer's answer and motion to vacate the conditional judgment, to the judgment creditor or attorney for the judgment creditor and the judgment debtor.
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File the stipulation of dismissal together with the financial institution voucher acknowledging receipt of funds.
A stipulation dismissing the cause of action shall be filed with the filing of the voucher from the financial institution acknowledging receipt of the funds.
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Page 3 | 10.01(j)
Withholding Orders and QDROs must be presented separately as Agreed Orders after judgment is entered.
Withholding Order and other similar post-judgment orders such as Q.D.R.O.’s shall be presented separately as Agreed Orders after Judgment is entered.
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Vouchers must be numbered, arranged in order, securely fastened under a separate cover, and filed with the account.
Vouchers shall be numbered and arranged in the order of the disbursements, securely fastened together under a separate cover, and filed with the account.
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Page 143 | III. Particular Civil Proceedings
A copy of the Periodic Imprisonment Rules and Regulations must be filed with every Petition to Revoke Periodic Imprisonment.
A copy of the Rules and Regulations shall be filed in every case in which a Petition to Revoke Periodic Imprisonment is filed in accordance with Rule 36.10.
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Page 5 | 36.09 PERIODIC IMPRISONMENT
Bulk filings combining multiple cases or multiple documents into one PDF are prohibited; documents in different cases must be filed in separate transactions, but multiple documents within the same case may be accepted in a single e-filing transaction.
(f) Bulk filings of multiple cases or multiple documents combined into one PDF document shall not be accepted. Documents with different case numbers must be filed individually in separate transactions. Filing of individual documents within the same case will be accepted in a single electronic filing transaction.
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Page 5 | 5.09(f)
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
No motion may be heard or presented unless previously scheduled with the court, except for emergency motions.
With the exception of emergency motions, no motion shall be heard or presented without being previously scheduled with the court, court secretary, or on a previously scheduled date.
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Page 123 | III. Particular Civil Proceedings
After 14 days, a Notice of Motion for Leave is required to file a supplemental petition, with notice to all parties and DCFS.
After expiration of the fourteen (14) day period, Notice of Motion for Leave to file a supplemental petition, shall be given to all parties and Department of Children and Family Services.
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Page 124 | 17.02(b)(2)
Except for emergency matters, no motion will be heard unless it was previously scheduled for a hearing with the Court or the Court's secretary.
With the exception of emergency matters, no motion shall be heard unless previously scheduled for hearing with the Court or with the Court’s secretary.
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Page 160 | IV. Criminal Proceedings / Article 30: General / Rule 30.02
Except for emergencies, all motions/petitions must be placed on the presentment call by contacting the court scheduler before being set for hearing; unresolved matters receive a briefing schedule and a future hearing date.
Except for emergency matters, all motions and petitions shall be placed on the Court’s presentment call, by contacting the court scheduler, prior to being set for hearing. The presentment call commences at such time as set by Administrative Order. No contested matters shall be heard during the presentment call. If the motion or petition is not resolved by agreement, an order shall be entered setting a briefing schedule granting the defending party reasonable time to respond or otherwise plead and setting a future status or hearing date on the underlying motion or petition.
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Page 92 | 15.09(c)
Court-ordered mediation is mandatory for eligible eviction cases, but the judge may waive it, and the mediation program cannot prevent the court from entering a default judgment.
This rule shall apply to all newly filed cases and all pending cases that have not already completed the physical eviction process. However, at any time the Judge can waive this requirement in the Judge’s discretion either at the request of a litigant or sua sponte, and no requirements of the mediation program shall prohibit the Court from entering a Default Judgment.
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Page 1 | 14.22(a)
All motions and petitions (except emergencies) must be placed on the presentment call by contacting the court scheduler before being set for hearing; contested matters are not heard during the call, and unresolved matters receive a briefing schedule and future hearing date.
Except for emergency matters, all motions and petitions shall be placed on the Court’s presentment call, by contacting the court scheduler, prior to being set for hearing. The presentment call commences at such time as set by Administrative Order. No contested matters shall be heard during the presentment call. If the motion or petition is not resolved by agreement, an order shall be entered setting a briefing schedule granting the defending party reasonable time to respond or otherwise plead and setting a future status or hearing date on the underlying motion or petition.
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Page 92 | 15.09(c)
Non-emergency motions must be scheduled with the court, court secretary, or on a previously scheduled date before they can be heard; emergency motions follow Circuit Court Rule 15.10.
Emergency motions must follow Circuit Court Rule 15.10. With the exception of emergency motions, no motion shall be heard or presented without being previously scheduled with the court, court secretary, or on a previously scheduled date.
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Page 122 | Article 17: Juvenile - 17.01(h) Motions
No motion will be heard unless previously scheduled for hearing with the Court or the Court's secretary, except for emergency matters.
With the exception of emergency matters, no motion shall be heard unless previously scheduled for hearing with the Court or with the Court's secretary.
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Page 160 | 30.02 MOTIONS GENERALLY; NOTICE
Except for emergencies, all motions and petitions must be placed on the Court's presentment call before being set for hearing; unresolved matters get a briefing schedule and future hearing date.
Except for emergency matters, all motions and petitions shall be placed on the Court's presentment call, by contacting the court scheduler, prior to being set for hearing. The presentment call commences at such time as set by Administrative Order. No contested matters shall be heard during the presentment call. If the motion or petition is not resolved by agreement, an order shall be entered setting a briefing schedule granting the defending party reasonable time to respond or otherwise plead and setting a future status or hearing date on the underlying motion or petition.
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Page 6 | 15.09
Court-ordered mediation is mandatory for all new and pending residential eviction cases, but the judge may waive it and it does not bar entry of a default judgment.
This rule shall apply to all newly filed cases and all pending cases that have not already completed the physical eviction process. However, at any time the Judge can waive this requirement in the Judge's discretion either at the request of a litigant or sua sponte, and no requirements of the mediation program shall prohibit the Court from entering a Default Judgment.
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Page 63 | 14.22 EVICTION ACTIONS ELIGIBLE FOR COURT-ORDERED MEDIATION
All motions and petitions, except emergencies, must be placed on the Court's presentment call before being set for hearing; unresolved matters get a briefing schedule.
Except for emergency matters, all motions and petitions shall be placed on the Court's presentment call, by contacting the court scheduler, prior to being set for hearing. The presentment call commences at such time as set by Administrative Order. No contested matters shall be heard during the presentment call. If the motion or petition is not resolved by agreement, an order shall be entered setting a briefing schedule granting the defending party reasonable time to respond or otherwise plead and setting a future status or hearing date on the underlying motion or petition.
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Page 92 | 15.09
Parties may not proceed to a judicial hearing on contested issues until mediation is concluded and the mediation report is submitted to the Court.
Without leave of Court, the parties may not proceed to a judicial hearing on contested issues including temporary relief until the mediation process has been concluded and the mediation report has been submitted to the Court.
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Page 98 | 15.15 MEDIATION REFERRAL PROGRAM
Except for emergency motions, no motion may be heard or presented unless previously scheduled with the court, court secretary, or on a previously scheduled date.
With the exception of emergency motions, no motion shall be heard or presented without being previously scheduled with the court, court secretary, or on a previously scheduled date.
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Page 122 | 17.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Court-ordered eviction mediation is mandatory for new and pending eviction cases, subject to the judge's discretion to waive, and does not bar entry of a Default Judgment.
This rule shall apply to all newly filed cases and all pending cases that have not already completed the physical eviction process. However, at any time the Judge can waive this requirement in the Judge’s discretion either at the request of a litigant or sua sponte, and no requirements of the mediation program shall prohibit the Court from entering a Default Judgment.
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Page 63 | 14.22
Motions must be scheduled for hearing with the Court or the Court's secretary before being heard, except for emergency matters.
With the exception of emergency matters, no motion shall be heard unless previously scheduled for hearing with the Court or with the Court's secretary.
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Page 1 | 30.02 MOTIONS GENERALLY; NOTICE
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Pre-trials and trials may only be continued upon a written motion and a written order after a hearing.
No pre-trials or trials shall be continued except upon written motion and written order after hearing.
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Page 94 | 15.09(f)(3)
Cases set for trial may only be continued for statutory cause shown with proper notice, or by order of the trial judge.
Cases set for trial shall only be continued for statutory cause shown with proper notice, or by order of the trial judge.
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Page 109 | 15.18(e)
Continuances in arbitration are disfavored; after hearing date is set, they may be granted only for statutory purposes, and if granted, notice must be given to all parties.
Continuances are not favored. Once the hearing date has been set, continuances may be granted by the Chairperson for statutory purposes only. If a continuance is granted, the Chairperson shall give notice to all parties to the arbitration.
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Page 117 | 15.22.15(d)
A trial continuance may not be granted solely for substitution or addition of attorneys unless good cause is shown by motion and affidavit.
Addition or Substitution of Attorneys. A trial continuance shall not be granted solely upon the ground of substitution or addition of attorneys, except by good cause shown by motion and affidavit.
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Page 166 | 30.09 CONTINUANCES
Continuance of mediation requires agreement of all parties; court approval required if it would reschedule a trial date.
The mediation may be continued, if all agreed to determine that a continuance could help facilitate settlement, but no continuance which would require the rescheduling of a trial date may proceed without court approval.
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Pre-trials and trials may only be continued upon written motion and written order after a hearing.
No pre-trials or trials shall be continued except upon written motion and written order after hearing.
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Page 93 | III. Particular Civil Proceedings
The Arbitration Administrator may extend the time for good cause shown.
The Arbitration Administrator may extend the time for good cause shown.
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Page 60 | 13.05(e)
A mediation continuance requires agreement of all parties, and any continuance that would reschedule a trial date requires court approval.
The mediation may be continued, if all agreed to determine that a continuance could help facilitate settlement, but no continuance which would require the rescheduling of a trial date may proceed without court approval.
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Page 76 | Rule 14.44(b)
Mediation may be extended by court order or agreement of the parties.
Mediation may be extended by order of the Court or agreement of the parties.
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Page 76 | Rule 14.44(e)
Mediation may be continued by agreement of all parties, but any continuance requiring the rescheduling of a trial date requires court approval.
The mediation may be continued, if all agreed determine that a continuance could help facilitate a settlement, but no continuance requiring the rescheduling of a trial date may proceed without court approval.
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Page 84 | 14.61(c)
The Court may extend the time for tendering Financial Affidavits or required documents on notice and motion and for good cause shown.
The Court, in its discretion, may extend the time for tendering of the Financial Affidavits and required documents, as required in paragraphs 1 and 2 above, on notice and motion and for good cause shown.
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Page 89 | 15.05(a)(3)(i)
Agreed motions to change a court date must be presented in writing with required notice; hearing/prove-up dates are reset, while pre-trial or trial date changes go on the judge's motion call.
All agreed motions for a change in court date must be presented in writing with required notice. If the agreed motion is to change the date of a prove-up or a hearing on a motion, the matter will be reset to an available date. If the agreed motion is to change the date of a pre-trial or trial date, the motion will be placed on the judge’s motion call by the court scheduler.
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Page 92 | 15.09(f)(1)
An appropriate order, including a paragraph striking the existing date from the call, must be presented to the court scheduler when scheduling a court date change.
An appropriate order must be presented to the court scheduler at the time a change in court date is scheduled. The order shall include a paragraph striking the existing date from the call.
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Page 94 | 15.09(f)(4)
Non-agreed requests for a change in court date are placed on the judge's motion call by the court scheduler.
Any request for a change in court date which is not by agreement shall be placed on the judge’s motion call by the court scheduler.
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Page 94 | 15.09(f)(2)
Parties may agree to continue mediation if it would facilitate settlement, but a continuance requiring rescheduling of a trial date requires court approval.
The mediation may be continued, if all agreed to determine that a continuance could help facilitate settlement, but no continuance which would require the rescheduling of a trial date may proceed without court approval.
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Page 75 | 14.44
Chambers Communication Rules
Motions must be scheduled for hearing with the Court or its secretary before they can be heard, except in emergencies.
With the exception of emergency matters, no motion shall be heard unless previously scheduled for hearing with the Court or with the Court’s secretary.
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Page 160 | 30.02(b)
Subscribers and participants must notify other parties, the Clerk, and the e-filing vendor of changes to contact information at least ten business days before the change takes effect.
All subscribers and other participants must immediately, but not later than ten business days prior to when such a change takes effect, notify other parties, the Clerk and the e- filing vendor of any change of firm name, delivery address, fax number or email
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Page 30 | 5.12(g)
While a case is pending, arbitrators may not be contacted, publicly comment, or respond to questions about a case they heard.
An arbitrator may not be contacted, nor publicly comment, nor respond to questions regarding a particular arbitration case heard by that arbitrator during the pendency of that case.
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Page 57 | III. Particular Civil Proceedings
A party needing a language interpreter or assistance for the deaf/hearing impaired must notify the Arbitration Administrator at least 30 days before the hearing.
Any party requiring the services of a language interpreter or other assistance for the deaf or hearing impaired during the hearing shall notify the Arbitration Administrator of said need not less than thirty (30) days prior to the hearing.
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Page 58 | 13.05(d)
Arbitrators may not be contacted, publicly comment, or respond to questions about a case they heard during the pendency of that cause.
An arbitrator may not be contacted, nor publicly comment, nor respond to questions regarding a particular arbitration case heard by that arbitrator during the pendency of that cause.
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Page 60 | 13.08(b)
Attorneys may not contact the court-appointed evaluator during or after the evaluation without leave of Court, except for referral-form matters or scheduling; guardians ad litem and child attorneys may contact the evaluator as requested or to provide initial case information.
Attorneys for the parties shall not contact the evaluator either during or after the evaluation, without leave of Court, except concerning those matters in the referral form or in regard to scheduling. Guardians ad litem/child representatives/attorneys for child(ren) are permitted to have contact with the evaluator, as requested by the evaluator, or to provide initial information about the child(ren) or the case progress.
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Page 106 | III. Particular Civil Proceedings
Court dates and times must be scheduled through the judge or designated scheduler, except for shelter care, detention, or return on summons matters.
Except for shelter care, detention, or return on summons, court dates and times shall be scheduled through the judge or their designated scheduler.
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Page 121 | 17.01 GENERAL PROVISIONS
Court dates and times must be scheduled through the juvenile judge or designated scheduler, except for shelter care, detention, or return on summons.
Except for shelter care, detention, or return on summons, court dates and times shall be scheduled through the judge or their designated scheduler.
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Page 122 | Article 17.01(d)
Attorneys must advise the judge in advance if a case settles before the pre-trial conference.
If a case set for pre-trial is settled or disposed of prior to its scheduled pre-trial conference date, the attorneys shall advise the judge in advance so that said appointed time may be used to accommodate other cases. Failure of attorneys to comply may result in the imposition of sanctions.
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Page 23 | 15.18(a)
In adoption cases where consents are to be taken, the petitioner's attorney must notify the Department of Probate and Court Services within 5 days after the petition is filed.
The petitioner's attorney shall have the duty of notifying the Department of Probate and Court Services within five (5) days after the petition is filed, if consents are to be taken.
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Page 146 | Rule 21.01
Parties must contact the Program within 3 days after the referral order is entered to set a mediation appointment.
The parties shall contact the Program as ordered and within three (3) days after the referral order is entered for the purpose of setting an appointment.
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Page 74 | 14.40
Except for the initial status date, all court dates and times must be obtained from the trial judge or the court schedulers at the judge's direction.
Except for the initial status date provided in Local Rule 15.07, all court dates and times, including pre-trial and trial dates, shall be obtained from the trial judge or one of the court schedulers at the direction of the trial judge.
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Page 91 | 15.09(a)
Attorneys must notify the judge in advance when a case set for pre-trial settles so the time may be reassigned, with sanctions for non-compliance.
If a case set for pre-trial is settled or disposed of prior to its scheduled pre-trial conference date, the attorneys shall advise the judge in advance so that said appointed time may be used to accommodate other cases. Failure of attorneys to comply may result in the imposition of sanctions.
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Page 108 | 15.18(a)
Communications to the Court in confidential-intermediary matters must be styled as Motions or Petitions requesting official action, copied to the other party, and sent no later than 5 business days before the requested court date.
Any communication to the Court by either the Petitioner or Intermediary should also be sent to the other person and should be styled as a Motion or Petition requesting the Court’s official action. The correspondence should be sent to the Court and other party no later than 5 business days prior to the requested court date.
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Page 158 | Article 21(g)
When a case set for arbitration is settled, plaintiff’s counsel must immediately notify the Arbitration Administrator by phone and fax, personal service, or mail only if time permits.
Upon settlement of any case scheduled for an arbitration hearing, counsel for plaintiff shall immediately notify the Arbitration Administrator of such settlement by phone and fax, or personal service, or if time gives, mail as time permits.
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