Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 1.12

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 1.12 - COURTROOM PERSONNEL

A. A full courtroom staff consists, at a minimum, of a judge, one courtroom clerk and one court security officer. A full courtroom staff shall be maintained at all times unless waived by the court for a good cause.

B. The courtroom clerk shall be the Circuit Clerk, or a Deputy Circuit Clerk authorized to swear witnesses. The clerk shall attend court when the court is in session unless excused on a case-by-case basis by the judge presiding in the particular courtroom. The clerk shall obtain all necessary files and docket sheets for cases to be heard that day, swear witnesses, maintain custody of all exhibits until further order of the court, and perform such other duties as may be directed by the court.