Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 242

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 242 - Use of Remote Jury Selection in Civil Cases

The court may permit remote jury selection by video conference with the consent of all parties.

The court may proceed absent parties' consent if the judge presiding over the matter finds that the case presents a compelling circumstance to proceed with remote jury selection.

Any remote jury selection must be conducted consistent with the constitutional rights of the parties and preserve constitutional public access.

Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 242

Adopted Apr. 20, 2023, eff. 4/20/2023 effective immediately.

Committee Comments

(April 20, 2023)

Circuits may choose to utilize remote jury selection consistent with the guidelines established by the Court Operations During COVID-19 Task Force and adopted by the Supreme Court on October 27, 2020, available at illinoiscourts.gov/CircuitCourt/Remote_Jury_Information.asp.