Court Rules - Table of Contents
I. ADMINISTRATION OF THE COURT
| Rule | Title |
| 1.01 | General Rules |
| 1.02 | Power of Court to Adopt Rules |
| 1.03 | Court Reporting Services |
| 1.04-1.18 | (RESERVED) |
| 1.19 | Meetings |
| 1.20 | Selection of a Chief Judge |
| 1.21 | Authority of the Chief Judge |
| 1.22 | (RESERVED) |
| 1.23 | Motion for Substitution of Judge for Cause |
| 1.24 | Revoked |
| 1.25 | Attorney Registration - Addresses of Parties and Attorneys |
| 1.26 | Handling of all Writs in Criminal Proceedings |
| 1.27 | Appearance of Counsel |
| 1.28 | Judicial Supervision of the Use of Eavesdropping Devices |
| 1.29 | Decisions within Sixty (60) Days |
| 1.30 | Photographing,Recording,Broadcasting or Televising in or Near Courtrooms |
| 1.31 | Judicial Review of Local Electoral Board Decisions |
| 1.32 | (RESERVED) |
| 1.33 | Law Library Rules of Conduct |
| 1.34 | Procedure Upon Remand for Further Proceedings |
ARTICLE 2: Clerk of the Circuit CourtReturn To Top| Rule | Title |
| 2.01 | Office of the Clerk |
| 2.02 | Filing of Papers |
| 2.03 | Removal of Papers Filed |
| 2.04 | Copies of Papers Filed |
| 2.05 | Delivery of Files to Court Security Officers |
| 2.06 | Opening of Depositions |
| 2.07 | Maintaining Daily Call Sheet |
| 2.08 | Files Present in Courtroom |
| 2.09 | Custody of Evidence |
| 2.10 | Record Keeping |
| 2.11 | (RESERVED) |
| 2.12 | Application to Waive Costs and Fees |
| 2.13 | Non-Wage Garnishment |
| 2.14 | Wage Deduction |
| 2.15 | Notice of Appeal |
| 2.16 | Transferred Cases |
| 2.17 | Clerk to Prepare Pre-Printed Approved Forms |
| Rule | Title
|
| 4.01 | Jurors: Selection and Terms of Service |
| 4.02 | Failure to Respond to Jury Summons |
| 4.03 | Compensation of Jurors |
| 4.04 | Jury Services at Coroner’s Inquest |
| 4.05 | Jury Commission |
ARTICLE 5: E-FILINGReturn To Top| Rule | Title |
| 5.01 | Authority
|
| 5.02 | Effective Date |
| 5.03 | Designation of Electronic Filing Case Types |
| 5.04 | Definitions |
| 5.05 | Authorized Users |
| 5.06 | Method of Filing |
| 5.07 | Maintenance of Original Documents |
| 5.08 | Privacy Issues |
| 5.09 | Format of Documents |
| 5.10 | Signatures |
| 5.11 | Time of Filing,Acceptance by the Clerk and Electronic Filing Stamp |
| 5.12 | Electronic Service, Courtesy Copies and Filing Proof of Service |
| 5.13 | Collection of Fees |
| 5.14 | System or User Errors |
| 5.15 | Vendor Conditions |
II. CIVIL PROCEEDINGS
ARTICLE 6: PLEADINGS AND MOTIONSReturn To Top| Rule | Title |
| 6.01 | Automatic Status Dates |
6.02
| Notice of Dismissal for Want of Prosecution
|
6.03
| Pleadings to be Readily Comprehensible
|
6.04
| Motions Generally
|
| 6.05 | Contested Motions |
| 6.06 | (RESERVED) |
| 6.07 | Motions for Consolidation of Cases |
| 6.08 | Emergency Motions and Emergency Relief |
| 6.09 | Proof of Damages upon Entry of Default |
6.10
| Privacy Issues |
ARTICLE 7: DISCOVERYReturn To TopRule
| Title |
| 7.01 | Written Interrogatories or Production Requests |
| 7.02 | Discovery Documents |
| 7.03 | Medical Opinion Witnesses |
| 7.04 | Days for Taking Depositions |
III. PARTICULAR CIVIL PROCEEDINGS
ARTICLE 11: RECEIVERSReturn To Top| Rule | Title |
| 11.01 | Qualifications and Appointment of Receivers |
| 11.02 | Attorneys for Receivers |
| 11.03 | Inventories of Receivers |
| 11.04 | Appraisal for Receivers |
| 11.05 | Reports of Receivers |
| 11.06 | Bonds of Receivers |
ARTICLE 13: MANDATORY ARBITRATION Return To Top| Rule | Title |
| 13.01 | Civil Actions Subject to Mandatory Arbitration (S.C. Rule 86) |
| 13.02 | Appointment, Qualification and Compensation of Arbitrators and Prohibition from Post-Hearing... (S.C. Rule 87) |
| 13.02.1 | Diligence Date |
| 13.03 | Scheduling of Hearings (S.C. Rule 88) |
| 13.04 | Discovery (S.C. Rule 89) |
| 13.05 | Conduct of the Hearings (S.C. Rule 90) |
| 13.06 | Default of a Party (S.C. Rule 91) |
| 13.07 | Award and Judgment on Award (S.C. Rule 93) |
| 13.08 | Rejection of Award (S.C. Rule 93) |
| 13.09 | Form of Oath, Award and Notice of Entry of Award (S.C. Rule 94) |
| 13.10 | Form of Notice of Rejection of Award (S.C. Rule 95)(RESERVED) |
| 13.11 | Administration of Mandatory Arbitration |
| 13.12 | Duties of Supervising Judge for Arbitration |
| 13.13 | Destruction of Arbitration Hearing Exhibits |
Rule
14.01
14.02
14.03
14.04
14.05
14.06
14.07
14.08
14.09
14.10
14.11
14.12
14.13
14.14
14.15
14.16
14.17
14.18
14.19
14.20
Title
Purpose of the Mediation Process
Civil Actions Eligible for Court Ordered Mediation
Filing of Cases Eligible for Court Ordered Mediation
Discovery
Order of Referral to Court Ordered Mediation
Procedure Following Entry of an Order of Referral toCourt Ordered Mediation
Location of Mediation Conferences
Attendance at a Mediation Conference
Settlement Prior to Mediation Conference
Termination and Report of Mediation Conference
Post-Mediation Conference Status Date
Mediation Conference Confidentiality
Mediator Immunity
Certification of Mediators for Court Ordered Mediation
Re-Certification & Removal of Mediators for Court Ordered Mediation
Disqualification of a Mediator
Mediator Compensation
Form Orders
Supervising Judge and Reporting Requirements
Duties of Supervising Judge for Mediation
Rule
15.01
15.02
15.03
15.04
15.05
15.06
15.07
15.08
15.09
15.10
15.11
15.12
15.13
15.14
15.15
15.16
15.17
15.18
15.19
15.20
15.21
15.22
15.22.01
15.22.02
15.22.03
15.22.04
15.22.05
15.22.06
15.22.07
15.22.08
15.22.09
15.22.10
15.22.11
15.22.12
15.22.13
15.22.14
15.22.15
15.22.16
15.22.17
15.22.18
15.23
15.24
15.25
15.26
Title
Definitions
Applicability and Case Designation
Marriage
Time Limitations in Child Custody Cases
Discovery
Education Program
Status Conference
Titles on All Petitions, Motions and Orders
Motions and Hearings
Emergency Matters
Motions for Temporary Relief
Rule to Show Cause
Consolidation of Guardianship Cases
Guardians Ad Litem, Child Representatives &Attorneys for Children
Mediation Referral Program
Custody Evaluation Program
Record in Certain Proceedings
Pre-Trial Conference and Trial Dates
Joint Simplified Dissolution Procedure
Entry of Judgment
Maintenance or Support Payments
Expedited Matrimonial Fee Arbitration Program
Eligible Actions
Powers and Duties
Applicability of Code of Civil Procedure
Commencement of Arbitration and Hearing
Reply and Notice
Absence of Party at Hearing
Award and Judgment on Award
Binding Arbitration and Judgment on Award
Arbitrator May Not Testify
Immunity
Disclosure of Attorney-Client Communication and Work Product
Disputes Not Subject to Arbitration
Docketing of Arbitration
Review of Petition for Arbitration
Assignment to Arbitration Panel
Duties of Arbitration Panel; Arbitrator Disqualification;Compensation
Hearing
Fees and Costs
Refiled Cases
Domestic Violence
Pro Se Night Court
Periodic Meetings
Rule
16.01
16.02
16.03
16.04
Title
Form of Summons and Complaint
(RESERVED)
Return Day Procedures
Jury Demands
Rule
17.01
17.02
17.03
17.04
17.05
17.06
17.07
17.08
17.09
17.10
17.11
17.12
17.13
17.14
17.15
17.16
17.17
17.18
17.19
17.20
17.21
Title
Intake Criteria
Intake Procedure
Preliminary Conference
Diversion-Intake Criteria
Neglected and Dependent Child Intake
Filing of Petitions
Attendance at Hearings
Answers to Petitions
DuPage County Youth Home (REVOKED 1/13/2012)
Court Investigators
Secure Custody (REVOKED 1/13/2012)
Limited or Temporary Custody
Detention Hearings
Emergency Change in Custody
Notice of Emergency Change in Custody
Routine Change in Custody
Duty to Report Pregnancy
Restriction Upon Undue Influence
Conditions of Supervision or Probation
Saving Provision
Expungement of Law Enforcement and Juvenile Court Records
Rule
18.01
18.02
18.03
18.04
18.05
18.06
18.07
Title
Admission of Will to Probate - Letters of Administration
Petition for Expenditure for Ward
Investment by Plenary Guardian or Guardian of the Estate
Inventories
Form of Accounts
Out-of-State Personal Representatives
Procedures for Estates of Disabled Adults
ARTICLE 19 and ARTICLE 20: (RESERVED)
Rule
21.01
21.02
21.03
21.04
21.05
21.06
21.07
21.08
21.09
21.10
21.11
21.12
21.13
21.14
21.15
21.16
21.17
Title
Filing of Petition
Docket Call Times
Motions
Courtesy Copies
Consents
Investigative Reports
Interim Orders
Guardians Ad Litem
Termination of Parental Rights by Default
Verification of Finality of Parallel Proceedings
Appointment of Counsel/Experts
Setting Matter for Judgment
Standby Adoptions
Adult Adoptions
Co-Parent and Second Parent Adoptions
Access to Court Files
Appointment of Confidential Intermediaries
Rule
22.01
22.02-22.10
Title
Special Assessments
(RESERVED)
IV. CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Rule
30.01
30.02
30.03
30.04
30.05
30.06
30.07
30.08
30.09
30.10
30.11
30.12
30.13
30.14
30.15
30.16
Title
Applicability of Rules
(RESERVED)
Joinder and Transfer of Cases
Reassignments
Defendant’s Appearance by aTwo-Way Audio/Video Communication System
Defendant’s Demand for Speedy Trial
Motion Days
Future Court Dates
Continuances
Placing of CF, CM, DV or TR Filings on the Court's Call
Appearances of Counsel and Priority in Court Call
(RESERVED)
Waiver of Trial by Jury
(REPEALED)
Control of Evidence in Criminal Courts
Petitions to Expunge Records of Arrest
Rule
31.01
31.02
31.03
31.04
31.05
31.06
31.07
31.08
31.09
Title
Warrant, Summons and Notice to Appear
Processing Returns on Bench Warrants
Bail
Setting of Bail Bond in Felony Cases
Bond Court
(RESERVED)
(RESERVED)
Arraignment and Plea
Analysis Report of Field Tests
Rule
32.01
32.02
32.03
32.04
32.05
32.06
32.07
Title
Applicability
Preliminary Hearing
Discovery
Pre-Plea Report
Procedure for Disclosure and Filing of Pre-Sentence Reports and Pre-Plea Reports
(RESERVED)
(RESERVED)
Rule
33.01
33.02
33.03
33.04
Title
Applicability
(RESERVED)
(RESERVED)
Trial or Hearing Dates in DUI and Misdemeanor Courts
Rule
34.01
34.02
34.03
34.04
34.05
34.06
34.07
Title
Applicability
Monitoring
DUI Evaluation Reports
DUI Evaluation Fees
DUI Treatment Services
Revoked
Arraignment
Rule
35.01
35.02
35.03
35.04
35.05
35.06
35.07
35.08
35.09
Title
Applicability
Jury Demands
(RESERVED)
Parking Tickets
Appointment of Public Defender
Trial or Hearing Dates in Traffic Division
Continuances
Vacating Judgments in the Traffic Division
Special Motions
Rule
36.01
36.02
36.03
36.04
36.05
36.06
36.07
36.08
36.09
36.10
36.11
Title
Applicability
Judgment and Sentence
Payment of Fines and Costs
Extending Time to Pay Fines and Costs
Pre-Sentence Reports
Probation
Conditional Discharge Procedures
Court Supervision
Periodic Imprisonment
Enforcement of Probation
Probation and Court Services Records
Rule
37.01
37.02
Title
Post-Conviction Petitions
Appeals of Criminal Cases
ARTICLE 38 and ARTICLE 49: (RESERVED)