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Rule 1
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Applicability
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Rule 2
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Construction
Amended September 29, 2021, eff. October 1, 2021
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Rule 3
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Rulemaking Procedures
Amended December 1, 2021, eff. immediately
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Rules 4-5
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Reserved
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Rule 6
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Citations
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Rule 7
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Reserved
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Rule 8
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Case and Document Accessibility
Adopted September 29, 2021, eff. January 1, 2022
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Rule 9
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Electronic Filing of Documents
Amended June 10, 2025, eff. August 11, 2025
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Rule 10
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Size and Specifications of Documents Filed in the Illinois Courts
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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Rule 11
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Manner of Serving Documents Other Than Process and Complaint on Parties not in Default in the Trial and Reviewing Courts
Amended September 23, 2024, eff. October 1, 2024
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Rule 12
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Proof of Service in the Trial and Reviewing Courts; Effective Date of Service
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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Rule 13
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Appearances—Time to Plead—Withdrawal
Amended December 22, 2022, eff. January 1, 2023
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Rule 14
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Text Message Notification Programs
Adopted December 9, 2020, eff. immediately
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Rule 15
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Social Security Numbers in Pleadings and Related Matters
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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Rule 16
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Certification Instead of Notarization
Adopted June 26, 2018, eff. July 1, 2018
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Rule 17
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Foreign Subpoenas
Adopted March 17, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 18
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Findings of Unconstitutionality
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Rule 19
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Notice of Claim of Unconstitutionality
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Rule 20
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Certification of Questions of State Law from Certain Federal Courts
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Rule 21
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Circuit Court Rules and Filing of Rules; Administrative Authority; General Orders
Amended December 30, 2022, eff. January 1, 2023
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Rule 22 Â
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Appellate Court Organization; Administrative Authority; Appellate Court Rules
Amended August 2, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 23
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Disposition of Cases in the Appellate Court
Amended June 3, 2025, eff. immediately
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Rule 24
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Research Department in Each District of the Appellate Court
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Rules 25-29
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Reserved
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Rule 30
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Administrative Duties of the Chief Justice and the Administrative Director
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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Rule 31
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Seniority in the Supreme Court
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Rule 32
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Reserved
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Rule 33
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Library of Supreme Court
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Rules 34-38
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Reserved
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Rule 39
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Appointment of Associate Judges
Amended Mar. 1, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 40
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Marriage and Civil Union Divisions
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Rule 41
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Judicial Conference
Amended Sept. 28, 2018, eff. Oct. 1, 2018
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Rule 42
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Conference of Chief Circuit Judges
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Rule 43
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Lawyers’ Assistance Program
Adopted Sept. 21, 2021, eff. Jan. 1, 2022
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Rule 44
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Photography and Video in the Courtroom
Adopted December 16, 2020, eff. immediately.
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Rule 45
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Remote Appearances in Circuit Court Proceedings
Adopted Nov. 30, 2022, eff. Jan. 1, 2023
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Rule 46
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Official Record of Court Proceedings
Amended September 23, 2024, eff. October 1, 2024
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Rules 47-55
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Reserved
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Rule 56
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Temporary Assignment to Other Duties
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Rule 57
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Reserved
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Rule 58
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Judicial Performance Evaluation
Amended Dec. 20, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rules 59-60
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Reserved
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Rules 61-68
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Reserved
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Rules 69-70
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Reserved
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Rule 71
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Violation of Rules
Amended July 1, 2022, eff. Jan. 1, 2023
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Rules 72-75
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Reserved
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Rule 76
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Military Service of Judges
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Rules 77-85
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Reserved
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Mandatory Arbitration: Introductory Comments
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Rule 86
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Actions Subject to Mandatory Arbitration
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Rule 87
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Appointment, Qualification and Compensation of Arbitrators
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Rule 88
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Scheduling of Hearings
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. I, 2021
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Rule 89
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Discovery
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Rule 90
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Conduct of the Hearings
Amended Feb. 2, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 91
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Absence of Party at Hearing
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. I, 2021
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Rule 92
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Award and Judgment on Award
Amended Dec. 5, 2016, eff. Jan. 1, 2017
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Rule 93
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Rejection of Award
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. I, 2021
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Rule 94
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Form of Oath, Award and Notice of Award
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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Rule 95
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Form of Notice of Rejection of Award
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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Rules 96-98
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Reserved
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Rule 99
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Mediation Programs
Amended Dec. 6, 2021, eff. Jan. 1, 2022
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Rule 99.1
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Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Programs
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Rule 100
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Reserved
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Rule 100.1
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Implementation of Expedited Child Support System
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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Rule 100.2
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Appointment, Qualification and Compensation of Administrative Hearing Officers
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Rule 100.3
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Actions Subject to Expedited Child Support Hearings
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Rule 100.4
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Authority of Administrative Hearing Officers
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Rule 100.5
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Blood Tests
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Rule 100.6
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Scheduling of the Hearings
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
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Rule 100.7
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Conduct of the Hearing
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
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Rule 100.8
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Absence of Party at Hearing
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
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Rule 100.9
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Transfers for Judicial Hearings
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Rule 100.10
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Submission of Recommendations to the Court
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
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Rule 100.11
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Authority Retained by the Court
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Rule 100.12
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Judicial Hearings
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Rule 100.13
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Definitions
Accompanying Supreme Court Forms
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Rule 101
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Summons and Original Process--Form and Issuance
Amended Apr. 20, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 102
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Service of Summons and Complaint; Return
Amended Apr. 24, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 102.1
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Service of Summons and Orders in Protective Order Proceedings
Adopted Apr. 20, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 103
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Alias Summons; Dismissal for Lack of Diligence
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Rule 104
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Service of Pleadings and Other Papers; Filing
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 105
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Additional Relief Against Parties in Default--Notice
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 106
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Notice of Petitions Filed for Relief From, or Revival of, Judgments
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Rule 107
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Notice of Hearing for an Order of Replevin
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 108
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Explanation of Rights of Heirs and Legatees When Will Admitted or Denied Probate
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 109
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Reserved
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Rule 110
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Explanation of Rights in Independent Administration; Form of Petition to Terminate
Corrected June 30, 2022, eff. immediately.
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Rules 111-112
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Reserved
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Rule 113
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Practice and Procedure in Mortgage Foreclosure Cases
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
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Rule 114
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Loss Mitigation Affidavit
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rules 115-130
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Reserved
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Rule 131
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Form of Documents
Amended July 15, 2020, eff. immediately
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Rule 132
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Designation of Cases
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Rule 133
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Pleading Breach of Statutory Duty; Judgment or Order; Breach of Condition Precedent
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Rule 134
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Incorporation of Pleadings by Reference
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Rule 135
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Pleading Equitable Matters
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Rule 136
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Denials
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Rule 137
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Signing of Pleadings, Motions and Other Papers-- Sanctions
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 138
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Personal Identity Information
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 139
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Practice and Procedure in Eviction Cases
Adopted July 17, 2020, eff. immediately
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Rules 140-180
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Reserved
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Rule 181
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Appearances--Answers--Motions
Amended July 17, 2020, eff. immediately
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Rule 182
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Time for Pleadings and Motions Other Than Those Directed to Complaint
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Rule 183
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Extensions of Time
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Rule 184
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Hearings on Motions
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Rule 185
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Reserved
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Rule 186
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Reserved
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Rule 187
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Motions on Grounds of Forum Non Conveniens
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rules 188-190
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Reserved
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Rule 191
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Proceedings Under Sections 2--1005, 2--619 and 2--301(b) of the Code of Civil Procedure
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Rule 192
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Summary Judgments--Multiple Issues
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Rules 193-200
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Reserved
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Rule 201
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General Discovery Provisions
Amended Mar. 17, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 202
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Purposes for Which Depositions May be Taken in a Pending Action
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Rule 203
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Where Depositions May be Taken
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
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Rule 204
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Compelling Appearance of Deponent
Amended Mar. 17, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 205
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Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken
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Rule 206
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Method of Taking Depositions on Oral Examination
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
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Rule 207
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Signing and Filing Depositions
Amended Jan. 26, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 208
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Fees and Charges; Copies
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 209
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Failure to Attend or Serve Subpoena; Expenses
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
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Rule 210
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Depositions on Written Questions
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 211
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Effect of Errors and Irregularities in Depositions; Objections
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II
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Rule 212
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Use of Depositions
Amended Sept. 30, 2020. eff. Oct. 1. 2020
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II
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Rule 213
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Written Interrogatories to Parties
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 214
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Discovery of Documents, Objects, and Tangible Things--Inspection of Real Estate
Amended June 8, 2018, eff. July 1, 2018
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II
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Rule 215
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Physical and Mental Examination of Parties and Other Persons
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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II
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Rule 216
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Admission of Fact or of Genuineness of Documents
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Rule 217
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Depositions for the Purpose of Perpetuating Testimony
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
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Rule 218
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Pretrial Procedure
Amended Feb. 2, 2023, eff. immediately
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II
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Rule 219
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Consequences of Refusal to Comply with Rules or Order Relating to Discovery or Pretrial Conferences
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Rules 220-221
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Reserved
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Rule 222
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Limited and Simplified Discovery in Certain Cases
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Rule 223
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Reserved
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Rule 224
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Discovery Before Suit to Identify Responsible Persons and Entities
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rules 225-230
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Reserved
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Rule 231
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Motions for Continuance
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Rule 232
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Trial of Equitable and Legal Matters
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Rule 233
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Parties' Order of Proceeding
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Rule 234
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Voir Dire Examination of Jurors and Cautionary Instructions
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II
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Rule 235
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Opening Statements
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Rule 236
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Admission of Business Records in Evidence
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Rule 237
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Compelling Appearances of Witnesses at Trial
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
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Rule 238
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Impeachment of Witnesses; Hostile Witnesses
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Rule 239
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Instructions
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Rule 240
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Directed Verdicts
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Rule 241
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Use of Video Conference Technology in Civil Cases
Amended Feb. 2, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 242
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Use of Remote Jury Selection in Civil Cases
Adopted Apr. 20, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 243
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Written Juror Questions Directed to Witnesses
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Rules 244-270
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Reserved
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Rule 271
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Orders of Motions
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 272
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When Judgment is Entered
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 273
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Effect of Involuntary Dismissal
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Rule 274
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Multiple Final Orders and Postjudgment Motions
Amended March 29, 2019, eff. July 1, 2019
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Rule 275
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Reserved
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Rule 276
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Opening of Judgment by Confession
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Rule 277
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Supplementary Proceedings
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
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Rules 278-279
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Reserved
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Rule 280
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Applicability
Adopted June 8, 2018, eff. Oct. 1, 2018
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Rule 280.1
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Definitions for Credit Card or Debt Buyer Collection Actions
Amended November 4, 2020, eff. immediately
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Rule 280.2
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Complaint in Credit Card or Debt Buyer Collection Actions
Amended July 19, 2019, eff. Nov. 1, 2019
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Rule 280.3
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Continuance of Trial or Voluntary Dismissal of Credit Card or Debt Buyer Collection Actions
Adopted June 8, 2018, eff. Oct. 1, 2018
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Rule 280.4
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Consequences for Non-Compliance
Adopted June 8, 2018, eff. Oct. 1, 2018
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Rule 280.5
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Identity Theft Relating to Credit Card or Debt Buyer Collection Actions
Adopted June 8, 2018, eff.Oct. 1, 2018
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Rule 281
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Definition of Small Claim
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Jan. I, 2022
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Rule 282
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Commencement of Action--Representation of Corporations
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 283
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Form of Summons
Amended Apr. 20, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 284
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Service by Certified or Registered Mail
Amended Apr. 20, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 285
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Jury Demands
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Rule 286
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Appearance and Trial
Amended Feb. 2, 2023, eff. immediately
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Rule 287
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Depositions, Discovery and Motions
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Rule 288
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Installment Payment of Judgments
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Rule 289
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Service of Process in Proceedings to Confirm a Judgment by Confession or to Collect a Judgment for $10,000 or Less
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Rule 290
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Reserved
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Rule 291
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Proceedings Under the Administrative Review Law
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 292
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Form of Summons in Proceedings to Review Orders of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
Amended December 29, 2017, eff. January 1, 2018
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Rule 293
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Jury Trial in Involuntary Admission Proceeding
Adopted April 3, 2017, eff. immediately
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Rule 294
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Disqualification of Lawyer Serving in Collaborative Process and Lawyers in Associated Law Firm
Adopted June 8, 2018, eff. July 1, 2018
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Rule 295
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Matters Assignable to Associate Judges
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Rule 296
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Use of Restraints in Court Proceedings Under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code
Adopted March 21, 2019, eff. immediately.
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Rule 297
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Reserved
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Rule 298
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Application for Waiver of Court Fees
Amended May 30, 2023 eff. Sept. 1, 2023
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Rule 299
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Compensation for Attorneys Appointed to Represent Indigent Parties
Amended Nov. 1, 2023, eff. Jan. 1, 2024
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Rule 300
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Fee Petitions
Adopted Apr. 1, 2025, effective July 1, 2025
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III
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Rule 301
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Method of Review
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III
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Rule 302
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Direct Appeals to the Supreme Court
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III
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Rule 303
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Appeals from Final Judgments of the Circuit Court in Civil Cases
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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III
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Rule 303A
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Reserved
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III
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Rule 304
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Appeals from Final Judgments That Do Not Dispose of an Entire Proceeding
Amended March 8, 2016, eff. immediately
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III
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Rule 305
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Stay of Judgments Pending Appeal
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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III
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Rule 306
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Interlocutory Appeals by Permission
Amended Sept. 30, 2020. eff. Oct. 1. 2020
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III
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Rule 306A
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Reserved
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III
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Rule 307
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Interlocutory Appeals as of Right
Amended September 15, 2017, eff. November 1, 2017
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III
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Rule 308
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Certified Questions
Amended Sept. 26, 2019, eff. Oct. 1, 2019
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III
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Rule 309
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Dismissal of Appeals by the Trial Court
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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III
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Rule 310
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Prehearing Conference in the Appellate Court
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III
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Rule 310.1
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Appellate Settlement Conference Program
Amended March 8, 2016, eff. immediately
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III
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Rule 311
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Accelerated Docket
Amended April 3, 2018, eff. July 1, 2018
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III
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Rule 312
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Docketing Statement
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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III
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Rule 313
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Fees in the Reviewing Court
Amended Mar. 27, 2025, eff. May 1, 2025
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III
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Rule 314
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Reserved
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III
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Rule 315
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Leave to Appeal From the Appellate Court to the Supreme Court
Amended Dec. 7, 2023, eff. immediately
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III
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Rule 316
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Appeals from Appellate Court to Supreme Court on Certificate
Amended Sept. 30, 2020. eff. Oct. 1. 2020
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III
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Rule 317
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Appeals from the Appellate Court to the Supreme Court as of Right
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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III
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Rule 318
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General Rules Governing All Appeals from the Appellate Court to the Supreme Court
Amended Sept. 30, 2020. eff. Oct. 1. 2020
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III
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Rules 319-320
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Reserved
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III
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Rule 321
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Contents of the Record on Appeal
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
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III
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Rule 322
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Reserved
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III
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Rule 323
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Report of Proceedings
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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III
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Rule 324
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Preparation and Certification by the Circuit Clerk of the Record on Appeal
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
Accompanying Supreme Court Forms
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III
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Rule 325
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Transmission of Record on Appeal or Certificate in Lieu of Record
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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III
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Rule 326
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Time for Filing Record on Appeal
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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III
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Rule 327
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Notice of Filing Record
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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III
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Rule 328
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Supporting Record
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
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|
III
|
Rule 329
|
Supplemental Record on Appeal
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
III
|
Rule 330
|
Captions in Reviewing Courts
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
III
|
Rule 331
|
Return of Record on Appeal
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
III
|
Rules 332-334
|
Reserved
|
|
III
|
Rule 335
|
Direct Review of Administrative Orders by the Appellate Court
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
Accompanying Supreme Court Forms
|
|
III
|
Rules 336-340
|
Reserved
|
|
III
|
Rule 341
|
Briefs
Amended Sept. 30, 2020. eff. Oct. 1. 2020
|
|
III
|
Rule 342
|
Appendix to the Brief
Amended Sept. 26, 2019, eff. Oct. 1, 2019
|
|
III
|
Rule 343
|
Times for Filing and Serving Briefs
|
|
III
|
Rule 344
|
Reserved
|
|
III
|
Rule 345
|
Briefs Amicus Curiae
|
|
III
|
Rules 346-350
|
Reserved
|
|
III
|
Rule 351
|
Sequence and Manner of Calling Cases for Oral Argument
|
|
III
|
Rule 352
|
Conduct of Oral Arguments
Amended May 25, 2018, eff. July 1, 2018
|
|
III
|
Rules 353-360
|
Reserved
|
|
III
|
Rule 361
|
Motions in Reviewing Court
Amended Mar. 15, 2024, eff. Apr. 15, 2024
|
|
III
|
Rule 362
|
Amendment of Pleadings and Process in the Reviewing Courts
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
III
|
Rule 363
|
Inspection of Original Exhibits on Appeal
|
|
III
|
Rule 364
|
Privacy Protection for Documents Filed in Courts of Review
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
Accompanying Supreme Court Forms
|
|
III
|
Rule 365
|
Appeal to Wrong Court
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
III
|
Rule 366
|
Powers of Reviewing Court; Scope of Review and Procedure; Lien of Judgment
|
|
III
|
Rule 367
|
Rehearing in Reviewing Court
Amended September 15, 2017, eff. November 1, 2017
|
|
III
|
Rule 368
|
Issuance, Stay, and Recall of Mandates from Reviewing Court
Amended Sept. 30, 2020. eff. Oct. 1. 2020
|
|
III
|
Rule 369
|
Filing of Mandate in Circuit Court and Proceedings Thereafter
|
|
III
|
Rule 370
|
Process in Reviewing Court
|
|
III
|
Rule 371
|
Confidential Records When On Review
Amended June 11, 2021, eff. immediately
|
|
III
|
Rule 372
|
Removing Records from Reviewing Court
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
III
|
Rule 373
|
Date of Filing Papers in Reviewing Court; Certificate of Mailing
Amended Jan. 31, 2024, eff. Feb. 1, 2024
|
|
III
|
Rule 374
|
Costs in the Reviewing Court
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
III
|
Rule 375
|
Failure to Comply With Rules; Frivolous Appeals--Sanctions
|
|
III
|
Rules 376-380
|
Reserved
|
|
III
|
Rule 381
|
Original Actions in the Supreme Court Pursuant to Article VI, Section 4(a), of the Constitution
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
III
|
Rule 382
|
Original Action in the Supreme Court Pursuant to Article IV, Section 3, and Article V, Section 6(d), of the Constitution
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
III
|
Rule 383
|
Motions for Supervisory Orders
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
III
|
Rule 384
|
Proceedings for the Transfer and Consolidation of Multicircuit Actions
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
III
|
Rules 385-400
|
Reserved
|
|
IV
|
Rule 401
|
Waiver of Counsel
|
|
IV
|
Rule 402
|
Pleas of Guilty or Stipulations Sufficient to Convict
Amended April 26, 2012; effective July 1, 2012
|
|
IV
|
Rule 402AÂ
|
Admissions or Stipulations in Proceedings to Revoke Probation, Conditional Discharge or Supervisions
|
|
IV
|
Rule 403
|
Pleas and Waivers by Persons Under 18
|
|
IV
|
Rule 404
|
Application for Waiver of Court Assessments
Amended Aug. 22, 2023, eff. Sept. 1, 2023; corrected Sept. 6, 2023, nunc pro tunc to Sept. 1, 2023
Accompanying Supreme Court Forms
|
|
IV
|
Rules 405-410
|
Reserved
|
|
IV
|
Rule 411
|
Applicability of Discovery Rules
|
|
IV
|
Rule 412
|
Disclosure to Accused
|
|
IV
|
Rule 413
|
Disclosure to Prosecution
|
|
IV
|
Rule 414
|
Evidence of Depositions
|
|
IV
|
Rule 415
|
Regulation of Discovery
Amended Oct. 23, 2020, eff. immediately
|
|
IV
|
Rule 416
|
Reserved
|
|
IV
|
Rule 417
|
DNA Evidence
|
|
IV
|
Rules 418-429
|
Reserved
|
|
IV
|
Rule 430
|
Trial of Incarcerated Defendant
|
|
IV
|
Rule 431
|
Voir Dire Examination
|
|
IV
|
Rule 432
|
Opening Statements
|
|
IV
|
Rule 433
|
Impeachment of Witnesses; Hostile Witnesses
|
|
IV
|
Rule 434
|
Jury Selection
Amended February 6, 2013, eff. immediately
|
|
IV
|
Rule 435
|
Reserved
|
|
IV
|
Rule 436
|
Separation and Sequestration of Jury in Criminal Cases; Admonition by Court
|
|
IV
|
Rules 437-450
|
Reserved
|
|
IV
|
Rule 451
|
Instructions
Amended April 8, 2013, eff. immediately
|
|
IV
|
Rules 452
|
Preparation of Sentencing Orders
Adopted Feb. 26, 2019, eff. March 1, 2019
|
|
IV
|
Rules 453-454
|
Reserved
|
|
IV
|
Rule 455
|
Filing of Hearing and Trial Exhibits
Amended Dec. 2, 2022; eff. Jan. 1, 2023
|
|
IV
|
Rules 456-470
|
Reserved
|
|
IV
|
Rule 471
|
Transcripts for Poor Persons Bringing Post-Conviction Proceedings
|
|
IV
|
Rule 472
|
Correction of Certain Errors in Sentencing
Amended Jan. 31, 2024, eff. Feb. 1, 2024
|
|
IV
|
Rules 473-500
|
Reserved
|
|
V
|
Rule 501
|
Definitions
Amended June 3, 2025, eff. immediately
|
|
V
|
Rule 502
|
Reserved
|
|
V
|
Rule 503
|
Reserved
Repealed September 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 504
|
Appearance Date
Amended June 3, 2025, eff. immediately
|
|
V
|
Rule 505
|
Notice to Accused
Amended June 3, 2025, eff. immediately
|
|
V
|
Rules 506 to 525
|
Reserved
|
|
V
|
Rules 526
|
Reserved
Repealed September 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 527
|
Reserved
Repealed September 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 528
|
Reserved
Repealed September 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 529
|
Written Pleas of Guilty in Minor Traffic Offenses
Amended Oct. 27, 2022, eff. Sept. 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 530
|
Written Pleas of Guilty in Conservation Offenses
Amended Oct. 27, 2022, eff. Sept. 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 531
|
Written Pleas of Guilty in Overweight and Permit Offenses
Amended Oct. 27, 2022, eff. Sept. 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 532
|
Reserved
Repealed September 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 533 to 550
|
Reserved
|
|
V
|
Rule 551
|
Traffic and Conservation Offenses for Which a Court Appearance is Required
Amended Oct. 27, 2022, eff. Sept. 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 552
|
Uniform Tickets--Processing
Amended Oct. 27, 2022, eff. Sept. 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 553
|
Reserved
Repealed September 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 554
|
Reserved
Repealed September 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 555
|
Requirements for Written Plea of Guilty
Amended Oct. 27, 2022, eff. Sept. 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 556
|
Procedure if Defendant Fails to Appear
Amended Jul. 3, 2025, eff. immediately
|
|
V
|
Rule 557
|
Preparation of Sentencing Orders
Adopted Feb. 26, 2019, eff. March 1, 2019
|
|
V
|
Rule 558
|
Correction of Certain Errors in Sentencing
Amended Jan. 31, 2024, eff. Feb. 1, 2024
|
|
V
|
Rules 559 to 569
|
Reserved
|
|
V
|
Rule 570
|
Applicability
Amended Oct. 27, 2022, eff. Sept. 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 571
|
Code of Civil Procedure to Apply
|
|
V
|
Rule 572
|
Form of Charging Document.
Amended June 3, 2025, eff. immediately
|
|
V
|
Rule 573
|
Service of the Charging Document
|
|
V
|
Rule 574
|
Opportunity to Settle
|
|
V
|
Rule 575
|
Appearance of Defendant, Answer; Failure to Appear; Discovery and Pretrial Procedures
Amended Jun. 3, 2025, eff. immediately
|
|
V
|
Rule 576
|
Right to Counsel
|
|
V
|
Rule 577
|
Jury Trial
|
|
V
|
Rule 578
|
Burden of Proof
|
|
V
|
Rule 579
|
Disposition and Appeal
|
|
V
|
Rules 580 to 584
|
Reserved
|
|
V
|
Rule 585
|
Applicability
Amended Oct. 27, 2022, eff. Sept. 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 586
|
Appearance Date
|
|
V
|
Rule 587
|
Notice to Accused
|
|
V
|
Rule 588
|
Fines, Penalties, and Costs on Written Consents to Judgments in Civil Law Violations
|
|
V
|
Rule 589
|
Uniform Civil Law Citations--Processing
Amended Oct. 27, 2022, eff. Sept. 18, 2023
|
|
V
|
Rule 590
|
Procedure if Defendant Fails to Appear
|
|
V
|
Rules 591 to 600
|
Reserved
|
|
VI
|
Rule 601
|
Supersedure of Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963
|
|
VI
|
Rule 602
|
Method of Review
|
|
VI
|
Rule 603
|
Court To Which Appeal is Taken
|
|
VI
|
Rule 604
|
Appeals from Certain Judgments and Orders
Amended Mar. 15, 2024, eff. Apr. 15, 2024
Accompanying Supreme Court Forms
|
|
VI
|
Rule 605
|
Advice to Defendant
Amended Mar. 15, 2024, eff. Apr. 15, 2024
|
|
VI
|
Rule 606
|
Perfection of Appeal
Amended Mar. 15, 2024, eff. Apr. 15, 2024
Accompanying Supreme Court Forms
|
|
VI
|
Rule 607
|
Appeals by Indigent Defendants
Amended December 23, 2022, eff. January 1, 2023
|
|
VI
|
Rule 608
|
The Record on Appeal
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
VI
|
Rule 609
|
Stays
|
|
VI
|
Rule 610
|
Motions
Amended Sept. 17, 2019, eff. immediately
|
|
VI
|
Rule 611
|
Oral Argument
|
|
VI
|
Rule 612
|
Number of Copies to Be Filed; Procedural Matters Which Are Governed by Civil Appeals Rules
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
VI
|
Rule 613
|
Mandate of Reviewing Court
Amended Mar. 15, 2024, eff. Apr. 15, 2024
|
|
VI
|
Rule 614
|
Notifying Prisoner of Affirmance by Appellate Court
|
|
VI
|
Rule 615
|
The Cause on Appeal
|
|
VI
|
Rules 616-650
|
Reserved
|
|
VI
|
Rule 651
|
Appeals in Post-Conviction Proceedings
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
VI
|
Rules 652-659
|
Reserved
|
|
VI
|
Rule 660
|
Appeals in Cases Arising Under the Juvenile Court Act
|
|
VI
|
Rule 660A
|
Expedited Appeals in Delinquent Minor Cases
Amended April 3, 2018, eff. July 1, 2018
|
|
VI
|
Rule 661
|
Appeals as Poor Persons by Minors Found To Be Delinquent
|
|
VI
|
Rule 662
|
Adjudication of Wardship and Revocation of Probation or Conditional Discharge
|
|
VI
|
Rule 663
|
Adoption--Appointment of a Guardian With Power to Consent
|
|
VI
|
Rules 664-700
|
Reserved
|
|
VII
|
|
Temporarily Amended Article VII, Part A, Admission to the Bar
|
|
VII
|
Rule 701
|
General Qualifications
|
|
VII
|
Rule 702
|
Board of Admissions to the Bar
Amended Sept. 14, 2018, eff. immediately
|
|
VII
|
Rule 703
|
Educational Requirements
Amended May 29, 2025, eff. immediately
|
|
VII
|
Rule 704
|
Qualification on Examination
Amended May 29, 2025, eff. immediately
|
|
VII
|
Rule 704A
|
Admission by Transferred Uniform Bar Examination Score
Amended May 29, 2025, eff. immediately
|
|
VII
|
Rule 705
|
Admission on Motion
Amended Sept. 30, 2020. eff. Oct. 1. 2020
|
|
VII
|
Rule 706
|
Filing Deadlines and Fees of Registrants and Applicants
Amended June 6, 2025, eff. January 1, 2026
|
|
VII
|
Rule 707
|
Permission for an Out-of-State Attorney to Provide Legal Services in Proceedings in Illinois
Amended December 28, 2017, eff. Feb. 1, 2018
|
|
VII
|
Rule 708
|
Committee on Character and Fitness
|
|
VII
|
Rule 709
|
Power to Make Rules, Conduct Investigations, and Subpoena Witnesses
|
|
VII
|
Rule 710
|
Immunity
|
|
VII
|
Rule 711
|
Representation by Supervised Law Students or Graduates
Amended Apr. 19, 2023, eff. immediately
Accompanying Supreme Court Forms
|
|
VII
|
Rule 712
|
Licensing of Foreign Legal Consultants Without Examination
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
VII
|
Rule 713
|
Applications for Licensing of Foreign Legal Consultants
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
VII
|
Rule 714
|
Reserved
|
|
VII
|
Rule 715
|
Admission of Graduates of Foreign Law Schools
|
|
VII
|
Rule 716
|
Limited Admission of House Counsel
Amended June 6, 2025, eff. January 1, 2026
|
|
VII
|
Rule 717
|
Limited Admission of Legal Service Program Lawyers
|
|
VII
|
Rule 718
|
Provision of Legal Services Following Determination of Major Disaster - amended Sept. 27, 2017, eff. Nov. 1, 2017
|
|
VII
|
Rule 719
|
Admission of Military Spouse Attorneys From Other Jurisdictions
|
|
VII
|
Rule 720
|
Reserved
|
|
VII
|
Rule 721
|
Professional Service Corporations, Professional Associations, Limited Liability Companies, and Registered Limited Liability Partnerships for the Practice of Law
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
Accompanying Supreme Court Forms
|
|
VII
|
Rule 722
|
Limited Liability Legal Practice
|
|
VII
|
Rules 723-729
|
Reserved
|
|
VII
|
Rule 730
|
Group Legal Services
|
|
VII
|
Rules 731-750
|
Reserved
|
|
VII
|
Rule 751
|
Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission
Amended Sept. 21, 2021, eff. Jan. 1, 2022
|
|
VII
|
Rule 752
|
Administrator
Amended Jan. 25, 2017, eff. immediately
|
|
VII
|
Rule 753
|
Inquiry, Hearing and Review Boards
Amended Mar. 29, 2024, eff. Apr. 1, 2024
|
|
VII
|
Rule 754
|
Subpoena Power
Amended December 28, 2017, eff. Feb. 1, 2018
|
|
VII
|
Rule 755
|
Assistance of Members of the Bar; Rule-Making Power of Boards
|
|
VII
|
Rule 756
|
Registration and Fees
Amended Sept. 26, 2024, eff. Oct. 1, 2024
|
|
VII
|
Rule 757
|
Transfer to Disability Inactive Status Upon Involuntary Commitment or Upon Judicial Determination of Legal Disability Because of Mental Condition
Amended December 28, 2017, eff. Feb. 1, 2018
|
|
VII
|
Rule 758
|
Mental Disability or Addiction to Drugs or Intoxicants
|
|
VII
|
Rule 759
|
Restoration to Active Status
Amended Mar. 29, 2024, eff. Apr. 1, 2024
|
|
VII
|
Rule 760
|
Appointment of Medical Experts
Amended December 28, 2017, eff. Feb. 1, 2018
|
|
VII
|
Rule 761
|
Conviction of Crime
Amended December 28, 2017, eff. Feb. 1, 2018
|
|
VII
|
Rule 762
|
Disbarment and Other Discipline on Consent
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
VII
|
Rule 763
|
Reciprocal Disciplinary Action
Amended Mar. 29, 2024, eff. Apr. 1, 2024
|
|
VII
|
Rule 764
|
Duties of a Disciplined Attorney and Attorneys Affiliated with Disciplined Attorney
|
|
VII
|
Rule 765
|
Service
Amended December 28, 2017, eff. Feb. 1, 2018
|
|
VII
|
Rule 766
|
Confidentiality and Privacy
|
|
VII
|
Rule 767
|
Reinstatement
Amended Sept. 20, 2019, eff. Jan. 1, 2020
|
|
VII
|
Rule 768
|
Notification of Disciplinary Action
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
VII
|
Rule 769
|
Maintenance of Records
|
|
VII
|
Rule 770
|
Types of Discipline
Amended Jan. 25, 2017, eff. immediately
|
|
VII
|
Rule 771
|
Finality of Orders and Effective Date of Discipline
|
|
VII
|
Rule 772
|
Probation
Amended December 28, 2017, eff. Feb. 1, 2018
|
|
VII
|
Rule 773
|
Costs
Amended May 23, 2019, eff. July 1, 2019
|
|
VII
|
Rule 774
|
Interim Suspension
Amended December 28, 2017, eff. Feb. 1, 2018
|
|
VII
|
Rule 775
|
Immunity
|
|
VII
|
Rule 776
|
Appointment of Receiver in Certain Cases
Amended December 28, 2017, eff. Feb. 1, 2018
|
|
VII
|
Rule 777
|
Registration of, and Disciplinary Proceedings Relating to, Foreign Legal Consultants
Amended June 22, 2017, eff. July 1, 2017
|
|
VII
|
Rule 778
|
Retention of Records by Administrator
|
|
VII
|
Rule 779
|
Unauthorized Practice of Law Proceedings
|
|
VII
|
Rule 780
|
Client Protection Program
|
|
VII
|
Rule 790
|
Title and Purpose
|
|
VII
|
Rule 791
|
Persons Subject to MCLE Requirements
Amended Jan. 29, 2019, eff. Mar. 1, 2019
|
|
VII
|
Rule 792
|
The MCLE Board
|
|
VII
|
Rule 793
|
Requirement for Newly-Admitted Attorneys
Amended Apr. 11, 2023, eff. immediately
|
|
VII
|
Rule 794
|
Continuing Legal Education Requirement
Amended Jan. 31, 2024, eff. Feb. 1, 2024
|
|
VII
|
Rule 795
|
Accreditation Standards and Hours
Amended Apr. 1, 2025, eff. July 1, 2025
|
|
VII
|
Rule 796
|
Enforcement of MCLE Requirements
Amended Jan. 31, 2024, eff. Feb. 1, 2024
|
|
VII
|
Rule 797
|
Confidentiality
|
|
VII
|
Rule 798
|
Reserved
|
|
VII
|
Rule 799
|
Supreme Court Commission on Professionalism
|
|
VIII
|
|
Supreme Court Order M.R. 3140
|
|
VIII
|
|
Preamble and Scope
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.0
|
Terminology
Amended October 15, 2015, eff. January 1, 2016; Comment Amended July 6, 2023
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.1
|
Competence
Comment Amended July 6, 2023
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.2
|
Scope of Representation and Allocation of Authority Between Client and Lawyer
Amended October 15, 2015, eff. January 1, 2016
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.3
|
Diligence
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.4
|
Communication
Comment Amended October 15, 2015, eff. January 1, 2016
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.5
|
Fees
Amended Mar. 1, 2023, eff. July 1, 2023
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.6
|
Confidentiality of Information
Amended Apr. 1, 2025, eff. July 1, 2025
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.7
|
Conflict of Interest: Current Clients
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.8
|
Conflict of Interest: Current Clients: Specific Rules
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.9
|
Duties to Former Clients
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.10
|
Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.11
|
Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employee
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.12
|
Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.13
|
Organization as Client
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.14
|
Client With Diminished Capacity
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.15
|
Safekeeping Property
Amended Mar. 1, 2023, eff. July 1, 2023
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.15A
|
Required Records
Adopted Mar. 1, 2023, eff. July 1, 2023
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.15B
|
Trust Accounts and Overdraft Notification
Adopted Mar. 1, 2023, eff. July 1, 2023
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.15C
|
Definitions for Rules 1.15, 1.15A, and 1.15B
Adopted Mar. 1, 2023, eff. July 1, 2023
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.16
|
Declining or Terminating Representation
Comment Amended July 6, 2023
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 1.17
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Sale of Law Practice
Comment Amended October 15, 2015, eff. January 1, 2016
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VIII
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Rule 1.18
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Duties to Prospective Client
Amended October 15, 2015, eff. January 1, 2016
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VIII
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Rule 2.1
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Advisor
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VIII
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Rule 2.2
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Reserved
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VIII
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Rule 2.3
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Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
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VIII
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Rule 2.4
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Lawyer Serving as Third-Party Neutral
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VIII
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Rule 3.1
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Meritorious Claims and Contentions
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VIII
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Rule 3.2
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Expediting Litigation
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VIII
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Rule 3.3
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Candor Toward the Tribunal
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VIII
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Rule 3.4
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Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
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VIII
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Rule 3.5
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Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
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VIII
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Rule 3.6
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Trial Publicity
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VIII
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Rule 3.7
|
Lawyer As Witness
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VIII
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Rule 3.8
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Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
Amended October 15, 2015, eff. January 1, 2016
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VIII
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Rule 3.9
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Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
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VIII
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Rule 4.1
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Truthfulness in Statements to Others
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VIII
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Rule 4.2
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Communication With Person Represented by Counsel
Amended June 14, 2013, eff. July 1, 2013
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VIII
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Rule 4.3
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Dealing With Unrepresented Person
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VIII
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Rule 4.4
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Respect for Rights of Third Persons
Amended October 15, 2015, eff. January 1, 2016
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VIII
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Rule 5.1
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Responsibilities of Partners, Managers, and Supervisory Lawyers
Amended May 30, 2024, eff. July 1, 2024
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VIII
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Rule 5.2
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Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
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VIII
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Rule 5.3
|
Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistance
Amended October 15, 2015, eff. January 1, 2016
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VIII
|
Rule 5.4
|
Professional Independence of a Lawyer
|
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VIII
|
Rule 5.5
|
Unauthorized Practice of Law, Multijurisdictional Practice of Law
Amended October 15, 2015, eff. January 1, 2016
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VIII
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Rule 5.6
|
Restrictions on Right to Practice
|
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VIII
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Rule 5.7
|
Reserved
|
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VIII
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Rule 6.1
|
Reserved
|
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VIII
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Rule 6.2
|
Accepting Appointments
|
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VIII
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Rule 6.3
|
Membership in Legal Services Organization
|
|
VIII
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Rule 6.4
|
Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
|
|
VIII
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Rule 6.5
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Nonprofit and Court-Annexed Limited Legal Services Programs
|
|
VIII
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Rule 7.1
|
Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
Comment Amended October 15, 2015, eff. January 1, 2016
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|
VIII
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Rule 7.2
|
Advertising
Amended Apr. 1, 2025, eff. July 1, 2025
Accompanying Supreme Court Forms
|
|
VIII
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Rule 7.3
|
Solicitation of Clients
Amended July 17, 2020, eff. immediately
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 7.4
|
Communication of Fields of Practice and Specialization
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 7.5
|
Firm Names and Letterheads
|
|
VIII
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Rule 7.6
|
Reserved
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 8.1
|
Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 8.2
|
Judicial and Legal Officials
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 8.3
|
Reporting Professional Misconduct and Transfer to Disability Inactive Status
Amended Mar. 29, 2024, eff. Apr. 1, 2024
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 8.4
|
Misconduct
Amended May 30, 2024, eff. July 1, 2024
|
|
VIII
|
Rule 8.5
|
Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law
Comment Amended October 15, 2015, eff. January 1, 2016
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
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Preamble
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
|
Terminology
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.1
|
Competence
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.2
|
Scope of Representation
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.3
|
Diligence
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.4
|
Communication
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.5
|
Fees
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.6
|
Confidentiality of Information
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.7
|
Conflict of Interest: General Rule
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.8
|
Conflict of Interest: Prohibited Transactions
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.9
|
Conflict of Interest: Former Client
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.10
|
Imputed Disqualification: General Rule
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.11
|
Successive Government and Private Employment
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.12
|
Former Judge or Arbitrator
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.13
|
Organization as Client
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.14
|
Client Under a Disability
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.15
|
Safekeeping Property
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.16
|
Declining or Terminating Representation
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 1.17
|
Sale or Transfer of a Law Practice
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 2.1
|
Advisor
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 2.2
|
Reserved
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 2.3
|
Evaluation for Use by Third Persons
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 3.1
|
Meritorious Claims and Contentions
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 3.2
|
Expediting Litigation
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 3.3
|
Conduct Before a Tribunal
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 3.4
|
Fairness to Opposing Party and Counsel
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 3.5
|
Impartiality and Decorum of the Tribunal
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 3.6
|
Trial Publicity
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 3.7
|
Lawyer As Witness
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 3.8
|
Special Responsibilities of a Prosecutor
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 3.9
|
Advocate in Nonadjudicative Proceedings
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 4.1
|
Truthfulness in Statements to Others
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 4.2
|
Communication With Person Represented by Counsel
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 4.3
|
Dealing With Unrepresented Person
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 4.4
|
Respect for Rights of Third Persons
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 5.1
|
Responsibilities of a Partner or Supervisory Lawyer
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 5.2
|
Responsibilities of a Subordinate Lawyer
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 5.3
|
Responsibilities Regarding Nonlawyer Assistants
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 5.4
|
Professional Independence of a Lawyer
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 5.5
|
Unauthorized Practice of Law
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 5.6
|
Restrictions on Right to Practice
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 6.1
|
Reserved
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 6.2
|
Accepting Appointments
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 6.3
|
Membership in Legal Services Organization
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 6.4
|
Law Reform Activities Affecting Client Interests
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 7.1
|
Communications Concerning a Lawyer's Services
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 7.2
|
Advertising
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 7.3
|
Direct Contact With Prospective Clients
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 7.4
|
Communication of Fields of Practice
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 7.5
|
Firm Names and Letterheads
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 8.1
|
Bar Admission and Disciplinary Matters
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 8.2
|
Judicial and Legal Officials
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 8.3
|
Reporting Professional Misconduct
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 8.4
|
Misconduct
|
|
VIII - Repealed
|
Rule 8.5
|
Disciplinary Authority; Choice of Law
|
|
IX
|
Rule 900
|
Purpose and Scope
Amended March 8, 2016, effective immediately
|
|
IX
|
Rule 901
|
General Rules
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
|
|
IX
|
Rule 902
|
Pleadings
Amended March 8, 2016, effective immediately
|
|
IX
|
Rule 903
|
Assignment and Coordination of Cases
Amended March 8, 2016, effective immediately
|
|
IX
|
Rule 904
|
Case Management Conferences
|
|
IX
|
Rule 905
|
Mediation
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
|
|
IX
|
Rule 906
|
Attorney Qualifications and Education in Child Custody and Visitation Matters
Amended Feb. 27, 2023, eff. immediately
|
|
IX
|
Rule 907
|
Minimum Duties and Responsibilities of Attorneys for Minor Children
Amended March 8, 2016, effective immediately
|
|
IX
|
Rule 908
|
Judicial Training on Child Custody Issues and Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Issues
Amended Feb. 27, 2023, eff. immediately
|
|
IX
|
909
|
Parenting Coordinators
Adopted May 24, 2023, eff. immediately
|
|
IX
|
Rule 921
|
General Provisions
Amended March 8, 2016, effective immediately
|
|
IX
|
Rule 922
|
Time Limitations
Amended March 8, 2016, effective immediately
|
|
IX
|
Rule 923
|
Case Management Conferences
Amended March 8, 2016, effective immediately
|
|
IX
|
Rule 924
|
Parenting Education Requirement
Amended March 8, 2016, effective immediately
|
|
IX
|
Rule 941
|
General Provisions
Amended October 6, 2016; eff. November 1, 2016
|
|
IX
|
Rule 942
|
Court Family Conferences
Amended Sept. 29, 2021, eff. Oct. 1, 2021
|
|
IX
|
Rule 943
|
Use of Restraints on a Minor in Delinquency Proceedings Arising Under the Juvenile Court Act
Adopted October 6, 2016; eff. November 1, 2016
|
|
X
|
Rule 10-100
|
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice
Amended Oct. 18, 2022; eff. immediately
|
|
X
|
Rule 10-101
|
Standardized Forms
Amended Mar. 26, 2021, eff. July 1, 2021
|
|
XI
|
|
Preamble, Scope, and Terminology
Adopted July 1, 2022, eff. Jan. 1, 2023
|
|
XI
|
|
Canon 1
|
|
XI
|
|
Canon 2
|
|
XI
|
|
Canon 3
Adopted July 1, 2022, eff. Jan. 1, 2023
Rule 3.1 Extrajudicial Activities in General
Rule 3.2 Appearances Before Governmental Bodies and Consultation with Government Officials
Rule 3.3 Testifying as a Character Witness
Rule 3.4 Appointments to Governmental Positions
Rule 3.5 Use of Nonpublic Information
Rule 3.6 Affiliation with Discriminatory Organizations
Rule 3.7 Participation in Education, Religious, Charitable, Fraternal or Civic Organizations and Activities
Rule 3.8 Appointments to Fiduciary Positions
Rule 3.9 Arbitrator or Mediator
Rule 3.10 Practice of Law
Rule 3.11 Financial, Business, or Remunerative Activities
Rule 3.12 Compensation for Extrajudicial Activities
Rule 3.13 Acceptance of Gifts, Loans, Bequests, Favors, Benefits, or Other Things of Value
Rule 3.14 Reimbursement of Expenses and Waivers of Fees or Charges
Rule 3.15 Reporting Requirements
Accompanying Supreme Court Forms
|
|
XI
|
|
Canon 4
|