Rule 10-13. Method of Service

Service upon the attorney or upon a self-represented party, except service pursuant to Section 10-12 (c), may be by delivering a copy or by mailing it to the last known address of the attorney or party. Delivery of a copy within this section means handing it to the attorney or to the party; or leaving it at the attorney's office with a person in charge thereof; or, if there is no one in charge, leaving it in a conspicuous place therein; or, if the office is closed or the person to be served has no office, leaving it at the usual place of abode. Delivery of a copy within this rule may also mean electronic delivery to the last known electronic address of the attorney or party, provided that electronic delivery to a self-represented party was consented to in writing by that party. An attorney or selfrepresented party who files a document electronically with the court must serve it electronically on

(1) any self-represented party who consented in writing to electronic delivery under this section and (2) all attorneys who are not exempt from efiling. Any attorney who is not exempt from e-filing is required to accept electronic delivery. Service by mail is complete upon mailing. Service by electronic delivery is complete upon sending the electronic notice unless the party making service learns that the attempted service did not reach the electronic address of the person to be served. Service pursuant to Section 10-12 (c) shall be made in the same manner as an original writ and complaint is served or as ordered by the judicial authority.

Committee Notes

(P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 122.) (Amended June 29, 1998, to take effect Jan. 1, 1999; amended June 21, 2004, to take effect Jan. 1, 2005; amended June 22, 2009, to take effect Jan. 1, 2010; amended June 15, 2012, to take effect Jan. 1, 2013; amended June 14, 2024, to take effect Jan. 1, 2025.)