Chapter IX · Appeals

Rule 75. Certification of questions of law to the Supreme Court

Amended 2025 (current) Contains Deadlines

Certification of questions of law shall be governed by Supreme Court Rule 41. A party filing a petition requesting the Family Court to certify a question of law to the Supreme Court shall set forth therein facts and issues at such length and with such clarity as to enable the Family Court to make a finding necessary to warrant a certification under the terms and conditions of Supreme Court Rule 41. There shall be attached to such petition a proposed form of certification substantially in the form set forth in Official Form K of the shall file with the Clerk the copies necessary to conform to the requirements of Supreme Court Rule 41. The Clerk shall, within 5 days of the filing of such certification, file with the Clerk of the Supreme Court 6 certified copies thereof.