Court Rules
Judge

Judge Joel D. Berg

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
22nd Judicial Circuit Court, McHenry County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

BriefCourt-wide
10 pgs
Supporting MemorandumCourt-wide
15 pgs
DocumentCourt-wide
5 pgs
DocumentCourt-wide
15 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Brief

  • At Least 7 Days Before Hearing

Brief, Motion

Courtesy copies

  • At Least 7 Days Before Contested Hearing

Pretrial Memorandum

  • At Least 7 Days Before Pretrial

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason For RequestNumber Of Previous Requests
Reason For Request

Communication

Phone

Clerk

(815) 334-4385
Scheduling
Filters:AllMandatoryProposed OrdersConferencesEvidence/Witnesses

Document Filing Requirements2 rules

Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

A proposed order involving a self-represented party must include that party's endorsement.

If the case involves a self-represented party, the proposed order must contain the endorsement of the self-represented party.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
201-Standing-order-02-10-2023 · Feb 2023 · p. 1|SecPREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF PROPOSED ORDERS
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory

At least seven days before the trial conference, attorneys must provide the court and exchange a statement of the case, witness list, and motions in limine.

At least seven days prior to the scheduled trial conference, the attorneys for the parties shall provide the Court with, and shall have exchanged copies of, the following: 1) Statement of the case; 2) Witness list; 3) Motions in limine;

Document Type

Trial Conference Materials

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
201-Standing-order-02-10-2023 · Feb 2023 · p. 2|SecTRIAL CONFERENCES

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

All proposed orders, whether submitted before or after a court appearance and regardless of case type, should be submitted by email to the stated proposed-orders address.

All proposed orders orders—be they prior or subsequent to the court appearance and regardless of case type—should be submitted by email to: proposedorders@22ndcircuit.illinoiscourts.gov.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 2 | DRAFT ORDERS

For all small claims cases, a proposed order should be submitted electronically to the proposed order system at least 48 hours before the scheduled date, excluding weekends and court holidays.

For all small claims cases, at least forty-eight hours prior to the date on which a case is scheduled—excluding weekends and court holidays—a proposed order should be submitted electronically to the proposed order system at proposedorders@22ndCircuit.IllinoisCourts.gov.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | PREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF PROPOSED ORDERS

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Except in emergencies, pleadings and motions should be filed with the clerk at least seven days before presentation in open court.

Except in cases of emergency, pleadings and motions should be filed with the Clerk of the Court at least seven days before presentation in open court.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 1 | PRESENTATION OF MOTION

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Copies of courtesy-copy cover letters must be provided to all other parties of record and non-default served parties at about the same time the court receives its copy.

Copies of the cover letters shall be provided to all other parties of record along with any served party who has not been found in default through means which will place the letter in the possession of each at or about the same time the Court receives the same.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | COURTESY COPIES

Courtesy Copy Requirements

The parties must provide courtesy copies of their pretrial memoranda no later than seven days before the pretrial date.

The parties shall provide the Court with courtesy copies of their pretrial memorandums no later than seven days prior to the scheduled pretrial date.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 2 | PRETRIAL CONFERENCES

The moving party must provide courtesy copies of all briefs related to a motion no later than seven days before the hearing.

The moving party shall provide the Court with courtesy copies of all briefs related to the motion no later than seven days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 2 | CONTESTED MOTION HEARINGS

Courtesy copies of briefs or motions are required only for matters set for hearing.

The Court requires courtesy copies of briefs or motions only for matters that have been set for hearing.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 1 | COURTESY COPIES

Courtesy copies should be delivered at least seven days before a contested hearing.

The courtesy copies should be delivered at least seven days prior to the contested hearing.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 1 | COURTESY COPIES

Courtesy copies must include a cover letter identifying the parties, case number, and hearing date and time.

All courtesy copies should be accompanied by a cover letter which references the names of the parties, the number of the case, and the date and time of hearing.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 4, 2026

Page 1 | COURTESY COPIES

Chambers Communication Rules

Questions about scheduling or submissions to the Court may be directed by telephone to the Civil Case Manager at (815) 334-4385.

Questions on scheduling or submissions to the Court may be directed to the Civil Case Manager in the Office of the Trial Court Administrator at telephone number (815) 334-4385.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | QUESTIONS ON SCHEDULING OR SUBMISSIONS TO THE COURT

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 393 rules apply across 22nd Judicial Circuit Court, McHenry County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 162
  • Applies to
    Surety schedule

    A proposed surety must provide a schedule of property and net worth executed under oath, unless the court excuses filing under the stated consent or good-cause exceptions.

  • Applies to
    Bond

    If the court approves a proffered bond, the petition and schedules must be filed with and included in the bond.

  • Applies to
    Deposit authorization order

    An order authorizing a cash deposit must require the distribution to be payable jointly to the guardian, if any, and the depository, and must require a certified depository receipt stating that no withdrawals may occur without court approval.

Service

All 74
  • Service
    Mail

    Within seven days, the personal representative or attorney must mail copies of the petition, bond, and schedules to each heir, legatee, or nearest relative whose approval is not already on file, and must file proof of mailing with the clerk.

  • Applies to
    Notice of missing account or report
    Service
    Mail

    When a required account or report is not filed and approved, the clerk must mail notice to the representative and attorney of record requiring the account or report to be filed.

  • Applies to
    Notice of hearing on account

    Notice must be given at least seven days before the hearing under Supreme Court Rule 11, except when publication is used.

Filing Timing

All 48

  • A newly discovered safe deposit box must be inventoried promptly, and a supplemental inventory listing the box and contents must be filed within 30 days after discovery.

  • Unless the court excuses it, the decedent’s estate representative must present a verified administration account for court approval within 60 days after the first anniversary of issuance of letters of office.

  • After the initial account, the decedent’s estate representative must file a verified account annually within 60 days after each anniversary of the issuance of letters of office until administration is completed.

Formatting

All 30

  • The plaintiff’s attorney must prepare the notice for sale using the form available in the clerk’s office.

  • The required pretrial memorandum must be typewritten and follow the prescribed rules and Form 4.01(b), subject to the stated special-progress-call exception.

  • Jury instructions must be double-spaced and typed on plain 8.5-by-11-inch paper.

More categories

View all 22nd Judicial Circuit Court, McHenry County rules
About Judge Joel D. Berg

Judge Joel D. Berg holds the Civil II Call in Courtroom 201 of the 22nd Judicial Circuit of McHenry County, Illinois. Call scope: 1/2 of Eminent Domain (ED), 1/2 of Law Over $50,000 (LA), 1/2 of Miscellaneous Remedy (MR), 1/2 of Governmental Corporation (GC); 1/2 of Law Under $50,000.00 (LM). Hearing times: Monday to Friday 9:00 a.m. Status/Motion; Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. Set by Judge; Monday to Friday 1:30 p.m. Set by judge.

Courtroom 201. The court asks callers to phone (815) 334-4310 to verify that the court date they have selected is available. Standing order: [Courtroom 201 Standing Order 2023-01 (Updated 02/10/2023)](https://www.22ndcircuitil.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2025/07/201-Standing-order-02-10-2023.pdf)

Common questions about Judge Joel D. Berg's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Joel D. Berg?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for briefs. Details: delivery at least 7 days before hearing. The moving party must provide courtesy copies of all briefs related to a motion no later than seven days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section CONTESTED MOTION HEARINGS

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Joel D. Berg?

The rule requires proposed order. A proposed order involving a self-represented party must include that party's endorsement.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF PROPOSED ORDERS

What must be included with trial conference materials filings before Judge Joel D. Berg?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. At least seven days before the trial conference, attorneys must provide the court and exchange a statement of the case, witness list, and motions in limine.

View ruleSource: page 2, section TRIAL CONFERENCES

How may parties contact Judge Joel D. Berg's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Joel D. Berg's clerk. The rule lists phone (815) 334-4385. Questions about scheduling or submissions to the Court may be directed by telephone to the Civil Case Manager at (815) 334-4385.

View ruleSource: page 3, section QUESTIONS ON SCHEDULING OR SUBMISSIONS TO THE COURT

Is electronic filing required before Judge Joel D. Berg?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. For all small claims cases, a proposed order should be submitted electronically to the proposed order system at least 48 hours before the scheduled date, excluding weekends and court holidays.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PREPARATION AND DELIVERY OF PROPOSED ORDERS

What filing deadlines does Judge Joel D. Berg set?

Except in emergencies, pleadings and motions should be filed with the clerk at least seven days before presentation in open court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PRESENTATION OF MOTION

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Joel D. Berg?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Copies of courtesy-copy cover letters must be provided to all other parties of record and non-default served parties at about the same time the court receives its copy.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES
Complete rules summary for Judge Joel D. Berg

Except in emergencies, pleadings and motions should be filed with the clerk at least seven days before presentation in open court.

Courtesy copies of briefs or motions are required only for matters set for hearing.

Courtesy copies must include a cover letter identifying the parties, case number, and hearing date and time.

Copies of courtesy-copy cover letters must be provided to all other parties of record and non-default served parties at about the same time the court receives its copy.

Courtesy copies should be delivered at least seven days before a contested hearing.

For all small claims cases, a proposed order should be submitted electronically to the proposed order system at least 48 hours before the scheduled date, excluding weekends and court holidays.

A proposed order involving a self-represented party must include that party's endorsement.

All proposed orders, whether submitted before or after a court appearance and regardless of case type, should be submitted by email to the stated proposed-orders address.

The moving party must provide courtesy copies of all briefs related to a motion no later than seven days before the hearing.

The parties must provide courtesy copies of their pretrial memoranda no later than seven days before the pretrial date.

At least seven days before the trial conference, attorneys must provide the court and exchange a statement of the case, witness list, and motions in limine.

Questions about scheduling or submissions to the Court may be directed by telephone to the Civil Case Manager at (815) 334-4385.

More Judges in 22nd Judicial Circuit Court, McHenry County

David R. Gervais
Judge
Kevin G. Costello
Judge
Michael J. Chmiel
Judge
Suzanne C. Mangiamele
Judge