Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 2-3.01

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 2-3.01 - Pre-trial settlement conferences

A. Any party on Motion may request a pre-trial settlement conference in any civil action. In addition, the Court may order that a pre-trial settlement conference be held.

B. At least one pre-trial settlement conference shall be held in all civil jury actions.

C. The responsible attorneys who will try the case shall attend pre-trial settlement conferences.

D. The attorney for each party shall have ascertained in advance of the pre-trial settlement conference the extent of settlement authority. Each attorney shall have present in person or immediately available by telephone a representative with authority to discuss and determine each aspect of potential settlement.

E. It shall be the duty of the attorneys for each of the parties involved in a cause of action to prepare a full and complete typewritten Pre-Trial Memorandum in form in accordance with these Rules. Unless otherwise ordered, the foregoing requirement shall not apply to a pretrial settlement conference held in connection with a special progress call under LCR 2-2.11.

F. All pre-trial settlement conferences shall be governed by the Supreme Court Rules.

G. In the event of settlement prior to a scheduled pre-trial settlement conference or prior to trial, the attorneys shall immediately notify the Judge that the cause has been settled.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 2-3.01

Amended effective 10/24/2016.