Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-1.12

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 1-1.12 - Documents and Court Files

A. All documents shall be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court pursuant to Supreme Court Rules. Upon presentment to the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Clerk shall place a file mark on the first page of each document in the upper right hand corner in the space provided. All pleadings shall include a case caption and number, contain a space at least 2 inches by 2 inches at the upper right portion of the first page for the Clerk's file mark, shall not contain a backing sheet and, if such pleading contains more than one page, shall be stapled at the upper left corner. Each document, form and exhibit, shall be printed on only one side of each page. The case number shall not be placed in such a position that it will be obliterated by the Clerk's file mark. The Clerk shall not file a pleading unless accompanied by the proper filing fee, if any.

B. All documents filed or served in any cause shall contain the attorney's name, address, email address, telephone number and State of Illinois attorney registration number. All documents filed or served in any cause by self-represented litigants shall contain the self-represented litigant's name, address and telephone number. Additionally, if a self-represented litigant has designated an e-mail address, that e-mail address should be included as well. In the event a law firm is listed, the full name, telephone number and attorney registration number of the attorney with primary responsibility shall be listed.

C. The Clerk is not required to accept for filing any document that does not comply with the Supreme Court Rules or these Rules.

D. No pleading or entry of appearance shall be notarized by any attorney or member or employee of his firm, for an opposing party.

E. Original files, documents or exhibits shall not be removed from the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court or courtroom except by written Order of Court and thereupon the party removing such item shall give the Clerk of the Circuit Court a receipt therefore. Such files, documents or exhibits shall not be retained by the party removing same for more than two days without further leave of Court.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-1.12

Amended effective 10/24/2016.