Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-2.08

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 1-2.08 - Format of Documents

A. All uploaded documents that are not exhibits or attachments created by word processing programs must be formatted as follows:

(a) the size of the type in the body of the text must be no less than twelve point font, and footnotes no less than ten point font; (b) the size of the pages must be 81/2 by 11 inches; and (c) the margins on each side of the page must each be a minimum of 1 inch; and (d) the top right 2" x 2" corner of the first page of each pleading shall be left blank for the Clerk of the Circuit Court's stamp. Additionally, each electronically filed document shall include the case title, case number and the nature of the filing on each document.

B. Each electronically filed document shall also include the typed name, e-mail address, address and telephone number of the filer filing such document. Attorneys shall include their Illinois ARDC Attorney Number or Pro Hac Vice designation on all documents.

C. Any electronically filed document must be unalterable (sealed PDF), be able to be printed with the same contents and formats as if printed from its authoring program and must allow the text to be searched. In the event that proposed Orders are uploaded in a case, the PDF of the proposed Order must be generated directly from the word processing program that created the document.

D. The maximum file size for the submission of electronically filed documents is 25 MB. Any electronically filed document which exceeds the maximum file size may be filed in multiple parts each under the maximum file size. In such case, the filer will be responsible for dividing the document into appropriately-sized parts.

E. Bulk filings of multiple cases or multiple documents combined into one PDF document shall not be accepted. Documents with different case numbers must be filed individually in separate transactions. Filings of individual documents within a case will be accepted in a single electronic filing transaction.

F. File exhibits not readily available in electronic form e.g. blueprints, large maps) may be filed nonelectronically. If possible, however, a filer should scan a paper exhibit and file it electronically, in accordance with the size and scanning limitations set by Local Court Rule or Order. A filer electronically filing evidentiary materials must attach an index listing each item of evidence and identifying the related paper.

G. Documents not complying with the format specified by the applicable statute or this Rule will be rejected.

H. Electronic documents containing links to material either within the filed document or external to the filed document are for convenience purposes only. The external material behind the link is not considered part of the filing of the basic record.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-2.08

Amended effective 12/31/2017.