Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 8.11

As amended through September 23, 2024
Rule 8.11 - Rules to Show Cause - Civil Contempt
A. Presentation.

Upon presentment of a verified Petition for Rule to Show Cause the Court may issue the rule where the allegations, if proved, would be sufficient to result in a finding of civil contempt.

B. Notice of Filing.

Notice of the filing of Petition for Rule to Show Cause shall be given to a Respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule and the Twelfth Judicial Circuit's Local Rules.

C. Issuance and Citation.

Upon the issuance of a Rule, the Court may, in its discretion, issue a citation commanding an individual to be present in court at the hearing on indirect civil contempt.

D. Body Attachment.

A failure to appear after service of a citation may result in the issuance of a body attachment. The Court retains authority to issue a body attachment upon a finding of contempt at hearing for same.

E. Forfeiture of Claim.

Any claim set forth in a Petition for Rule to Show Cause not addressed in the final order shall be forfeited.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Will Cnty. 8.11

Effective 11/30/2015; Revised 10/1/2023.