Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Cook Cnty. 22.6

As amended through December 2, 2024

Rule 22.6 - Substitution of judge

(A) As of right

A motion for substitution of judge as of right shall be presented to the judge to whom the case is currently assigned. If the judge assigned to the case is unavailable, the motion shall be continued and heard when the judge returns. However, for good cause shown, the motion may be presented to the Presiding Judge of the Domestic Violence Division.

(B) For cause

A motion for substitution of judge for cause shall be presented to the judge to whom the case is currently assigned. Upon a determination that the motion should be heard by another judge, the judge to whom the case is assigned shall transfer the case to the Presiding Judge of the Domestic Violence Division, who shall assign the case to another judge for hearing.

(C) Orders granting a substitution of judge shall be accompanied by an order transferring the case to the Presiding Judge for reassignment.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Cook Cnty. 22.6