Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-1.10

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 1-1.10 - Hours of Court and Legal Holidays

A. Unless otherwise directed by the Trial Judge, the hours of Court are Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Courtrooms shall be opened and staffed fifteen minutes prior to the beginning of Court.

B. The Administrative Office of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit will be open for business from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and holidays as prescribed annually by Administrative Order.

C. The Office of Clerk of the Circuit Court will be open for business from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., except Saturday, Sunday and holidays as prescribed annually by Administrative Order. Upon request of the Clerk of the Circuit Court, and upon approval by the Chief Judge, hours may be expanded.

D. The hours of holiday first appearance court will be established by Administrative Order.

E. The legal holidays of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit shall be those holidays specified by the Chief Judge of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit. All matters returnable on legal holidays shall be continued to the next business day of this Court. The time for filing all motions and pleadings shall be extended to the next business day of this Court.

F. Dates upon which court will be closed shall be posted in the courthouse and on the website of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-1.10

Amended effective 10/24/2016; amended effective 12/7/2023.