Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-2.09

As amended through December 2, 2024
Rule 1-2.09 - Electronic Signatures
A. Definitions. Terms used within this rule shall have the meaning given to them in the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act (815 ILCS 333/1 et seq) where so defined. Specifically, and for ease of reference, an "Electronic Signature" means an electronic sound, symbol, or process attached to or logically associated with a record and executed or adopted by a person with the intent to sign the record.
B. Use of Electronic Signatures. A person may use an Electronic Signature to sign a record filed with the court, provided that the Electronic Signature is:
1. Unique to the person making the signature;
2. Under the control or direction of the person making the signature; and
3. Authorized by the person to whom the Electronic Signature belongs, if used by another individual.
C. Signature Equivalency. A document filed with a court that bears a valid Electronic Signature shall be deemed signed to the same extent as a document that bears a handwritten signature.
D. Authentication and Verification. A court may require a person who uses an Electronic Signature on a document filed with a court to provide evidence of the authenticity and validity of the Electronic Signature, either at the time the document is filed or at any subsequent time.
E. Compliance with Other Rules. The use of Electronic Signatures on documents filed with the court shall be subject to and comply with all other applicable orders, rules, and laws, including but not limited to those relating to form, content, and filing. in the event of a conflict between these Standards and the rules governing e-filing as approved by the Supreme Court, the provisions of the latter shall control.
F. Signatures as defined in LCR 1-2.09, satisfy Supreme Court Rules and statutes regarding original signatures on Court documents, and give rise to the application of available sanctions when appropriate.
G. The original signed document that has been electronically filed pursuant to LCR 1-2.09, shall be maintained and preserved as required by LCR 1-2.06.
H. Where the Clerk of the Circuit Court is required to endorse a document, the typed name of the clerk shall be deemed to be the clerk's signature on an electronic document.
I. Documents filed in the E-Filing system under a judicial officer's logon id and password shall be deemed entered by that judicial officer. All Judges' and other necessary electronic signatures shall be captured and maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. Each signature shall be protected by internal system security measures and encrypted passwords to authenticate the use of the e-signature.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-2.09

Amended effective 12/31/2017; amended effective 12/2/2024.