Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Cook Cnty. 23.6

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 23.6 - Substitution of judge

(A)As of right

A motion for substitution of judge as of right shall be presented to the judge to whom the case is currently assigned. If the judge assigned to the case is unavailable, the motion shall be continued and heard when the judge returns. However, for good cause shown, the motion may be presented to the presiding judge of the division or district in which the case is then pending.

(B)For cause

A motion for substitution of judge for cause shall be presented to the judge to whom the case is currently assigned. Upon a determination that the motion should be heard by another judge, the judge to whom the case is assigned shall transfer the case to the presiding judge of the division or district in which the case is then pending, who shall assign the case to another judge for hearing.

(C) Orders granting a substitution of judge shall be accompanied by an order transferring the case to the presiding judge of the division or district in which the case is then pending for reassignment.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Cook Cnty. 23.6