Circuit Court of Williamson County, Illinois (1st Judicial Circuit) Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

CRITICAL

A party opposing a covered motion must submit an answering memorandum stating the reasons for opposition and citing relevant authorities within ten days after the motion is filed.

Any party that opposes such a motion shall within ten days of its filing submit an answering memorandum containing the reasons for opposition together with citations of relevant authorities

WARNING

Non-evidentiary pre-trial and post-trial motions may be set for oral argument only when authorized by the presiding judge.

Non-evidentiary pre-trial and post-trial motions in civil cases will only be set for oral argument when authorized by the judge presiding.

WARNING

When the ten-day response period expires, the clerk will refer the motion papers and case file to the court for disposition.

Upon expiration of the 10-day period, the clerk will refer the motion papers and the case file to the court for appropriate disposition.

WARNING

There will be no oral argument on covered motions unless the court orders it.

There will be no oral arguments unless ordered by the court.

WARNING

A party's failure to appear in person or by written brief in connection with a motion does not, by itself, constitute grounds for ruling against that party.

Failure of a party to appear in person or by written brief in connection with any motion will not of itself constitute grounds for ruling against the party.

INFO

If a party indicates an intent to present testimony or other evidence, the matter may be set for hearing.

The matter may then be set for hearing.

INFO

Ex parte or emergency motions and motions made under stipulations for agreed orders may be presented without a setting.

Ex parte or emergency motions and motions in accordance with stipulations for agreed orders may be presented without a setting.