Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 9-1.04

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 9-1.04 - Continuances

In addition to the requirements contained in 725 ILCS 5/114-4:

A. Attorney Engaged. A party may be entitled to a continuance on the ground that his attorney is actually engaged in another trial or hearing. Any Motion for Continuance shall be in writing and supported by affidavit setting forth the name and case number of the other case, place of trial or hearing, the date the other matter was set for trial or hearing, name of Judge and anticipated length of trial or hearing, together with the number of and reasons for any prior continuances in the case sought to be continued.

B. Addition or Substitution of Attorneys. A continuance shall not be granted solely upon the ground of substitution or addition of attorneys, except for good cause shown upon Motion and affidavit.

C. Motion to Continue. No Motion to Continue shall be allowed other than pursuant to statue or for good cause shown. Agreements of counsel as to a Motion to Continue shall not be binding on the Court.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 9-1.04

Amended effective 10/24/2016.