Illinois Supreme Court Rules — Civil Proceedings in Trial Court
Current through January 1, 2026
Chapter II-A · Process and Notice
- 101 Summons and Original Process--Form and Issuance Deadlines
- 102 Service of Summons and Complaint; Return Deadlines
- 102.1 Service of Summons and Orders in Protective Order Proceedings.
- 103 Alias Summons; Dismissal for Lack of Diligence
- 104 Service of Pleadings and Other Papers; Filing
- 105 Additional Relief Against Parties in Default-Notice Deadlines
- 106 Notice of Petitions Filed for Relief From, or Revival of, Judgments
- 107 Notice of Hearing for an Order of Replevin Deadlines
- 108 Explanation of Rights of Heirs and Legatees When Will Admitted or Denied Probate
- 110 Explanation of Rights in Independent Administration; Form of Petition to Terminate
- 113 Practice and Procedure in Mortgage Foreclosure Cases Deadlines
- 114 Loss Mitigation Affidavit
Chapter II-B · Pleadings and Other Papers
- 131 Form of Documents
- 132 Designation of Cases
- 133 Pleading Breach of Statutory Duty; Judgment or Order; Breach of Condition Precedent
- 134 Incorporation of Pleadings by Reference
- 135 Pleading Equitable Matters
- 136 Denials
- 137 Signing of Pleadings, Motions and Other Documents--Sanctions Deadlines
- 138 Personal Identity Information
- 139 Practice and Procedure in Eviction Cases
Chapter II-C · Appearances and Times for Answers, Replies, and Motions
Chapter II-D · Motions for Summary Judgments and Evidentiary Affidavits
Chapter II-E · Discovery, Requests for Admission, and Pretrial Procedure
- 201 General Discovery Provisions
- 202 Purposes for Which Depositions May be Taken in a Pending Action Deadlines
- 203 Where Depositions May be Taken
- 204 Compelling Appearance of Deponent Deadlines
- 205 Persons Before Whom Depositions May Be Taken
- 206 Method of Taking Depositions on Oral Examination Deadlines
- 207 Signing and Filing Depositions Deadlines
- 208 Fees and Charges; Copies
- 209 Failure to Attend or Serve Subpoena; Expenses
- 210 Depositions on Written Questions Deadlines
- 211 Effect of Errors and Irregularities in Depositions; Objections Deadlines
- 212 Use of Depositions
- 213 Written Interrogatories to Parties Deadlines
- 214 Discovery of Documents, Objects, and Tangible Things-Inspection of Real Estate Deadlines
- 215 Physical and Mental Examination of Parties and Other Persons. Deadlines
- 216 Admission of Fact or of Genuineness of Documents Deadlines
- 217 Depositions for the Purpose of Perpetuating Testimony Deadlines
- 218 Pretrial Procedure. Deadlines
- 219 Consequences of Refusal to Comply with Rules or Order Relating to Discovery or Pretrial Conferences
- 222 Limited and Simplified Discovery in Certain Cases Deadlines
- 224 Discovery Before Suit to Identify Responsible Persons and Entities Deadlines
Chapter II-F · Trials
- 231 Motions for Continuance
- 232 Trial of Equitable and Legal Matters
- 233 Parties' Order of Proceeding
- 234 Voir Dire Examination of Jurors and Cautionary Instructions
- 235 Opening Statements
- 236 Admission of Business Records in Evidence
- 237 Compelling Appearances of Witnesses at Trial Deadlines
- 238 Impeachment of Witnesses; Hostile Witnesses
- 239 Instructions
- 240 Directed Verdicts
- 241 Use of Remote Hearings in Civil Trials and Evidentiary Hearings
- 242 Use of Remote Jury Selection in Civil Cases.
- 243 Written Juror Questions Directed to Witnesses
Chapter II-G · Entry of Orders and Judgments
Chapter II-H · Post-Judgment Proceedings
Chapter II-I · Credit Card or Debt Buyer Collection Actions
- 280 Applicability.
- 280.1 Definitions for Credit Card or Debt Buyer Collection Actions.
- 280.2 Complaint in Credit Card or Debt Buyer Collection Actions.
- 280.3 Continuance of Trial or Voluntary Dismissal of Credit Card or Debt Buyer Collection Actions.
- 280.4 Consequences for Non-Compliance.
- 280.5 Identity Theft Relating to Credit Card or Debt Buyer Collection Actions. Deadlines
Chapter II-J · Small Claims
- 281 Definition of Small Claim
- 282 Commencement of Action-Representation of Corporations
- 283 Form of Summons Deadlines
- 284 Service by Certified or Registered Mail Deadlines
- 285 Jury Demands Deadlines
- 286 Appearance and Trial
- 287 Depositions, Discovery and Motions
- 288 Installment Payment of Judgments Deadlines
- 289 Service of Process in Proceedings to Confirm a Judgment by Confession or to Collect a Judgment for $10,000 or Less
Chapter II-K · Miscellaneous
- 291 Proceedings Under the Administrative Review Law Deadlines
- 292 Form of Summons in Proceedings to Review Orders of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission
- 293 Jury Trial in Involuntary Admission Proceeding Deadlines
- 294 Disqualification of Lawyer Serving in Collaborative Process and Lawyers in Associated Law Firm.
- 295 Matters Assignable to Associate Judges Deadlines
- 296 Use of Restraints in Court Proceedings Under the Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Code.
- 298 Application for Waiver of Court Fees, Costs, and Charges Deadlines
- 299 Compensation for Attorneys Appointed to Represent Indigent Parties