A. Each electronically filed document that requires an original signature if nonelectronically filed, shall bear a facsimile or typographical signature of the attorney or self-represented litigant authorizing such filing, e.g. "/s/ Adam Attorney"), and shall be deemed to have been signed in person by the individual identified.B. In the absence of a facsimile or typographical signature, any document electronically filed with filer identification and password is deemed to have been personally signed by the holder of the user identification and password.C. Documents containing signatures of third parties may be filed electronically and shall bear a facsimile or typographical signature. If a document requires the signature[s] of one or more persons not a party to the case or not registered for electronic filing (e.g. settlement agreement with a self-represented litigant, or a witness' affidavit), the filer must confirm all persons required to sign the document approve it. Original signatures of all non-registered persons must be obtained before filing the document. The document must indicate the identity of each non-registered signatory. The filer must retain the original document for one year after the date that the Judgment has become final by the conclusion of direct review or the expiration of the time for seeking such review.D. Signatures as defined in Sections A, B, C, F and G of LCR 1-2.09, satisfy Supreme Court Rules and statutes regarding original signatures on Court documents, and give rise to the application of available sanctions when appropriate.E. The original signed document that has been electronically filed pursuant to Sections A, B and C above, shall be maintained and preserved as required by LCR 1-2.06.F. Where the Clerk of the Circuit Court is required to endorse a document, the typed name of the clerk shall be deemed to be the clerk's signature on an electronic document.G. Documents filed in the E-Filing system under a judicial officer's logon id and password shall be deemed entered by that judicial officer. All Judges' and other necessary electronic signatures shall be captured and maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Each signature shall be protected by internal system security measures and encrypted passwords to authenticate the use of the e-signature.Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-2.09
Amended effective 12/31/2017.