Article I: General Rules

Rule 1 Applicability Rule 2 Construction Rule 3 Rulemaking Procedures Rule 6 Citations Rule 7 Reserved Rule 8 Case and Document Accessibility Rule 9 Electronic Filing of Documents Rule 10 Size and Specifications of Documents Filed in the Illinois Courts Rule 11 Manner of Serving Documents Other Than Process and Complaint on Parties Not in Default in the Trial and Reviewing Courts Rule 12 Proof of Service in the Trial and Reviewing Courts; Effective Date of Service Rule 13 Appearances—Time to Plead—Withdrawal Rule 14 Text Message Notification Programs. Rule 15 Social Security Numbers in Pleadings and Related Matters. Rule 16 Certification Instead of Notarization Rule 17 Foreign Subpoenas. Rule 18 Findings of Unconstitutionality Rule 19 Notice of Claim of Unconstitutionality or Preemption by Federal Law Rule 20 Certification of Questions of State Law From Certain Federal Courts Rule 21 Circuit Court Rules and Filing of Rules; Administrative Authority; General Rule 22 Appellate Court Organization; Administrative Authority; Appellate Court Rules Rule 23 Disposition of Cases in the Appellate Court Rule 24 Research Department in Each District of the Appellate Court Rule 30 Administrative Duties of the Chief Justice and the Administrative Director Rule 31 Seniority in the Supreme Court Rule 32 Reserved Rule 33 Library of Supreme Court Rule 39 Appointment of Associate Judges Rule 40 Marriage and Civil Union Divisions Rule 41 Judicial Conference Rule 42 Conference of Chief Circuit Judges Rule 43 Lawyers’ Assistance Program Rule 44 Photography and Video in the Courtroom Rule 63 It has been relocated and expanded for a number of reasons. First, Rule 63 is a part of the Rule 45 Remote Appearances in Circuit Court Proceedings Rule 46 Official Record of Court Proceedings Rule 56 Temporary Assignment to Other Duties Rule 57 Reserved Rule 58 Judicial Performance Evaluation Rule 71 Violation of Code of Judicial Conduct Rule 76 Military Service of Judges Rule 86 Actions Subject to Mandatory Arbitration Rule 87 Appointment, Qualification and Compensation of Arbitrators Rule 88 Scheduling of Hearings Rule 89 Discovery Rule 90 Conduct of the Hearings Rule 91 Absence of Party at Hearing Rule 92 Award and Judgment on Award Rule 93 Rejection of Award Rule 94 Form of Oath, Award and Notice of Award Rule 95 Form of Notice of Rejection of Award Rule 99 Mediation Programs. Rule 99.1 Mortgage Foreclosure Mediation Programs. Rule 99.2 Residential Eviction Mediation Programs. Rule 100 Reserved Rule 100.1 Implementation of Expedited Child Support System Rule 100.2 Appointment, Qualification and Compensation of Administrative Hearing Officers Rule 100.3 Actions Subject to Expedited Child Support Hearings Rule 100.4 Authority of Administrative Hearing Officers Rule 100.5 Blood Tests Rule 100.6 Scheduling of Hearings Rule 100.7 Conduct of the Hearings Rule 100.8 Absence of Party at Hearing Rule 100.9 Transfers for Judicial Hearings Rule 100.10 Submission of Recommendations to the Court Rule 100.11 Authority Retained by the Court Rule 100.12 Judicial Hearings Rule 100.13 Definitions