Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 8-1.07

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 8-1.07 - Pre-Hearing Conference

A. The Court may convene a pre-hearing conference on its own Motion or upon the request of any party.

B. Depending upon the circumstances of the case, the purposes of the pre-hearing conference shall include, but not be limited to:

1. Review efforts to locate and serve all parties;

2. Resolve any Discovery disputes;

3. Identify significant issues of law and fact for trial;

4. Develop a list of possible witnesses and receive stipulations to uncontested facts;

5. Confirm scheduling and estimate the length of the trial;

6. Explore resolution of the matter without trial; and

7. Enter such Order as the Court deems appropriate.

C. Each party shall have a continuing obligation to update the Court and all other parties regarding information provided during the pre-hearing conference, in a timely fashion.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Lake Cnty. 8-1.07

Amended effective 10/24/2016.