Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 4.01

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 4.01 - PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCES

A.Requirements of Pretrial Conferences. Any party on motion may request a pretrial conference in any civil action. In addition, the court may order that a pretrial conference be held. At least one pretrial conference should be held in all civil jury actions. The responsible attorneys who will try the case shall attend pretrial conferences. The court shall set the time, date, and place of the pretrial conference and direct that notice be given to all interested parties. The attorney for each party shall have ascertained in advance of the 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 the potential settlement. All pretrial conferences shall be governed by the Supreme Court Rules.

B.Pretrial Memorandum. 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 pretrial memorandum in form in accordance with these rules. See Form 4.01 (b). Unless otherwise ordered, the foregoing requirement shall not apply to a pretrial conference held in connection with a special progress call under Local Rule 3.09.

C.Settlement Prior To Trial. In the event of settlement prior to a scheduled pretrial conference or prior to trial, the attorneys shall immediately notify the judge that the cause has been settled.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 4.01