Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 9.11

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 9.11 - PRE-HEARING CONFERENCE

A. The court may convene a pre-hearing conference on its own motion or upon the request of any party. Others may be scheduled as deemed necessary by the court.

B. Depending upon the circumstances of the case, at the pre-hearing conference, the court may:

1. Review efforts to locate and serve all parties;

2. Resolve any discovery disputes;

3. Identify significant issues of law and fact;

4. Develop a list of possible witnesses and receive stipulations to uncontested facts;

5. Confirm scheduling and estimate the length of proceedings;

6. Explore resolution of the matter; and

7. Enter such order as the court deems appropriate.

C. Each party shall have a continuing obligation to update in a timely fashion the court and all other parties regarding information provided during the pre-hearing conference.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 9.11