Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-1.06

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 1-1.06 - Courtroom Personnel

A. A full courtroom staff consists, at a minimum, of a Judge, one courtroom clerk and one court officer. A full courtroom staff shall be maintained at all times unless waived by the Court for good cause.

B. The courtroom clerk shall be the Circuit Clerk or a Deputy Circuit Clerk authorized to swear witnesses. The clerk shall attend court when court is in session unless excused on a case-by-case basis by the Judge presiding in the particular courtroom. The clerk shall obtain all necessary files and docket sheets for cases to be heard that day, swear witnesses, maintain custody of all exhibits upon receipt from the reporter pursuant to LCR 1-1.08, until further Order of Court, and perform such other duties as may be directed by the Court.

C. The court officer shall open and close court, preserve order in the courtroom, attend upon the jury when placed in his custody, and perform such other duties as may be directed by the Court.

D. Court Reporters as needed. See LCR 1-1.08.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-1.06

Amended effective 10/24/2016.