Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-2.03

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 1-2.03 - Definitions

A.Nonelectronic filing refers to the filing of paper documents with the Clerk of the Circuit Court as is done in cases that are not e-filed cases.

B.Electronic Document ("e-document") means an electronic file containing informational text.

C.Electronic Filing ("e-file") refers to an electronic transmission of information between the Clerk of the Circuit Court and a filer for the purposes of case processing.

D.Electronic Image ("e-image") means an electronic representation of a document that has been transformed to a graphical or image format.

E.Electronic Service ("e-service") refers to an electronic transmission of documents to a party, attorney or representative in a case. However, e-service is not capable of conferring jurisdiction under circumstances where personal service is required as a matter of law.

F.Portable Document Format (PDF) refers to a file format that preserves all fonts, formatting colors and graphics of any source document regardless of the application platform used.

G.Filer means one who uses the E-Filing system. A filer may be an attorney, self-represented litigant, or any other user of the E-Filing system.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-2.03

Amended effective 12/31/2017.