Rule 2 Terms of Court

This rule sets up the basic idea that circuit courts operate on a yearly schedule. Each circuit court holds regular sessions, called "terms," throughout the year. The specific dates and schedule for these terms are laid out elsewhere in the court rules for each circuit.

For people involved in a court case, this matters because court terms can affect deadlines and scheduling. Knowing when a court's term starts and ends can help you understand when hearings, filings, or other court business need to happen. If you have a case in circuit court, you can check with the court clerk to find out the exact term dates that apply to your case.