Rule 21.06 - METHOD OF FILINGA. The Supreme Court mandates electronic filing for all Civil and Family case types, except for Wills (WI). Criminal electronic filing is permissive, but not required.B. The method of filing shall not affect the right of access to court documents. The clerk shall maintain public access viewing terminals to allow electronic records and electronic documents to be displayed to the public. Electronic access and dissemination of court records shall be in accordance with the Electronic Access Policy for Circuit Court Records of the Illinois Courts.Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 21.06