Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-2.11

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 1-2.11 - Electronic Service, Courtesy Copies and Filing Proof of Service

A. Electronic service is not capable of conferring jurisdiction. Documents that require personal service to confer jurisdiction as a matter of law may not be served electronically through the E-Filing system, but must be served in a nonelectronic manner.

B. All other documents may be served upon the other parties or their representatives electronically. The filer shall be responsible for completing electronic service of these other documents. By their registration in the e-filing program, filers consent to receipt of all other documents e-filed and e-served upon them. Service of documents on parties not registered as an e-filing or e-service registrant shall be made as otherwise required by Rule or statute.

C. E-service shall be deemed complete at the filed date and time listed by the E-Filing system. However, for the purpose of computing time for any other party to respond, any document served is deemed to be served on the next business day following the date of transmission. The electronic service of a pleading or other document shall be considered as valid and effective service on all parties and shall have the same legal effect as personal service of an original paper document.

D. The E-Filing system is required to maintain an e-service list for each e-filed case. The Clerk of the Circuit Court shall immediately update the service list upon being given Notice of new contact information. Whenever a document is submitted for service upon other parties, the most current e-service list to perform service shall be used.

E. All filers and other participants must notify other parties and the Clerk of the Circuit Court of any change of firm name, delivery address, fax number or e-mail address, not later than ten business days prior to when such a change takes effect.

F. The Court, through the Clerk of the Circuit Court, may issue Notices, Orders and other documents electronically. The Clerk of the Circuit Court may also issue Notices and other documents electronically. When service is required by the Clerk of the Circuit Court, the Clerk shall record in the official Court record the effective date and time of service.

G. Paper courtesy copies of documents customarily required to be provided to the Court may continue to be required in e-filed cases by individual Judges' Standing Order.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 1-2.11

Amended effective 12/31/2017.