Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 21.16

As amended through September 23, 2024
Rule 21.16 - ACCESS TO COURT FILES
(a) At the time of initial presentment, Counsel may obtain an Order granting future access to the Court file for the instant adoption, but in no event shall access be granted for more than 30 days after the date of entry of Judgment of Adoption.
(b) The Clerk will furnish the petitioners' counsel of record with unlimited certified copies of the judgment within 30 days of the date of entry of Judgment of Adoption.
(c) Any other party to the proceedings may petition the Court for access to the court file. This request must be made on the 10:00 a.m. call. Notice of the motion must be served on all parties who have a privacy interest in maintaining the confidentiality of the court record. Access to confidential adoption information can also be obtained under the confidential intermediary program established by the Adoption Act (750 ILCS 50/ 18.3a).

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Dupage Cnty. 21.16