Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 37.02

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 37.02 - APPEALS OF IMINAL CASES

(a) Notices of appeal should be made on an approved form provided by the Clerk.

(b) Appeal bonds, where appropriate, shall be entered on an approved form provided by the Clerk.

(c) Appeals by indigent defendants:

(1)Filed in Court. When an indigent defendant files a Notice of Appeal in court on the date of sentencing, the Clerk of the Court shall immediately deliver a copy of said Notice to the Administrator of Court Reporters so that preparation of the transcript may commence.

Immediately upon the appointment of counsel (Appellate Defender or otherwise), by law (Ill S. Ct. R. 607), a copy of the court order making said appointment shall be forwarded to the Administrator of Court Reporters by the Clerk of the Court.

(2)Filed with Clerk of the Court. When an indigent defendant files a Notice of Appeal with the Clerk of the Court directly, outside the presence of the Court, the Clerk of the Court shall forward a copy of said Notice to the Administrator of Court Reporters.

The Clerk shall also, upon the filing, forward a copy of the Notice to the judge to whom the case is assigned so that counsel may be appointed as soon as possible. Upon the appointment of counsel, the Clerk shall supply a copy of the order making said appointment to the Administrator of Court Reporters instanter so that preparation of the Report of Proceedings may commence.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 37.02