Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 18.03

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 18.03 - Authoritative Provisions

The following rules, orders, standards, and principles governing e-filing have been promulgated by the Supreme Court of Illinois and the provisions of which are mandatory for use in the Twelfth Judicial Circuit:

a. Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9 ;

b. Illinois Supreme Court Order M.R. 18368, as amended from time to time;

c. The Supreme Court of Illinois Electronic Filing Procedures and User Manual;

1. Electronic Filing Required in Civil Cases

2. Definitions;

3. Secured Documents;

4. Registration, Change of Contact Information, Username and Passwords;

5. Format of e-Filed Document;

6. Signatures on e-Filed Documents;

7. Timing of e-Filing; Mechanics;

8. Paper Copies;

9. Proof of Service;

10. Payment of Filing Fees.

d. Electronic Filing Standards and Principles;

1. Application and Testing;

2. System Security;

3. Filing of Electronic Documents;

4. Electronic Access to Court Records;

5. Identity Verification of Filing Party;

6. Minimum Requirements of an e-Filing System;

7. Ownership and Control of Electronically Filed Documents and Data;

8. Integrity of Electronically Filed Documents and Data;

9. Requirements of an Electronic Document;

10. Failure of Electronic Filing Process;

11. Confidential Documents;

12. Content;

13. Implementation;

14. Requests for Information;

15. Payment of Fees;

16. Signatures and Authentication;

17. Service on Opposing Parties and Counsel of Record.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 18.03

Effective 11/30/2015; Revised 10/1/2023.