12 ways to avoid a rejected e-filing and other Illinois e-filing tipsBy Mark C. PalmerLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, September 2018As of July 1, Cook, Madison, Kendall, and DeKalb counties implemented mandatory e-filing of civil cases. This article provides helpful e-filing tips.
Procrastination in the age of e-filingBy Richard W. ZuckermanLocal Government Law, September 2018As family law practitioners, caseloads and deadlines can feel overwhelming—and e-filing can be a benefit as well as an excuse to procrastinate.
Procrastination in the age of e-filingBy Richard W. ZuckermanFamily Law, June 2018As family law practitioners, caseloads and deadlines can feel overwhelming—and e-filing can be a benefit as well as an excuse to procrastinate.
Mandatory e-filing is just around the corner—A good cause exemption exists for those who need itBy Hon. Mary Kay RochfordBench and Bar, January 2018Illinois Supreme Court Rule 9(c) (eff. Dec. 13, 2017), exempts certain documents from e-filing and includes a good cause exemption in subsection (4). On December 13, 2017, the Illinois Supreme Court amended Rule 9(c)(4), to define the nature of “good cause” and detail the procedures for obtaining such an exemption.
E-filing update ahead of the Jan. 1 deadline for civil casesBy Christopher BonjeanBench and Bar, December 2017For many court users, e-filing is already here. The transition began in July 2016 and now boasts over 22,000 registered users and averages around 5,000 e-filings every business day.
What can Illinois courts learn from PACER?By Mark C. PalmerLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, February 2017As we quickly approach the 2018 deadline for required electronic filing of documents in all civil cases by Order of the Illinois Supreme Court, we are faced with an enormous task of going paperless by embracing digital storage and access to information.
Electronic filing fees may now be taxed as court costs (& more)!By Robert G. MarkoffCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, January 2017Until the recent enactment of SB 2845, these filing fees could not be taxed as court costs as they were not authorized by state statute.
The many faces of e-filingBy Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr.Bench and Bar, May 2016An update on the status of electronic filing of papers in Illinois courts.
McHenry County Circuit Court moves away from paperBy Hon. Alfred M. Swanson, Jr. (Ret.)Bench and Bar, May 2016Judges in the 19th Circuit are beginning to move away from paper to a completely electronic docket management system.
E-file is the future for defense attorneysBy Martin TyperLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, November 2015Since the amendment of the Illinois Electronic Filing Standards and Principles on September 16, 2014, attorneys practicing in the criminal field have the possibility to realize the same increases in efficiency by e-filing which were enjoyed for years by their counterparts in the civil arena.
Cook County Board of Review introduces a new digital filing systemBy Michael M. CabonargiState and Local Taxation, August 2015A brief history of the technological advances of the Board of Review prior to its new Digital Appeals Processing System (DAPS), the Board of Review's efforts to design and implement DAPS, and the benefits this new system will provide.
Failure to follow local e-filing rule not fatal to appealBy Timothy J. ChorvatCivil Practice and Procedure, November 2013In VC&M, Ltd. v. Andrews, the Illinois Supreme Court held that a plaintiff’s motion to reconsider a judgment against it, as well as a subsequent notice of appeal from that judgment, were not nullities even though those documents were filed electronically in contravention of applicable local rules.
Can we e-file a notice of appealBy John B. KincaidCivil Practice and Procedure, July 2012On April 16, 2012, the Second District in VC&M, LTD v. Andrews, held that an e-filed notice of appeal from DuPage County was ineffective to confer jurisdiction upon the Appellate Court.
Practice Trap: Electronic filing—Fear of Filing: Perils of the Information AgeBy Susan M. BrazasGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, July 2012Beware of traps for the unwary, whether filing electronically or in the more conventional ways. Be sure to check local court rules on circuit court and judicial circuit Web sites, and consult with attorneys who routinely practice in a given jurisdiction for a better understanding of local rules and procedures.
A pro se’s struggles in an e-business worldBy Hon. E. Kenneth Wright, Jr.Bench and Bar, May 2012One must keep in mind that the mere existence and dissemination of electronics and technology does not necessarily translate to the general population’s ability to use it.
E-filing pilot in Cook County—An overviewBy John ChatzLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, October 2009On May 11, 2009, the Circuit Court of Cook County took an historic step on several levels.
E-xciting! E-filing comes to Madison CountyBy Hon. Barbara CrowderLegal Technology, Standing Committee on, October 2009“E-nough already,” was the sentiment expressed by the Circuit Clerk’s office about the volume of paper it needed to process and store.
E-filing in Cook County Circuit Court—An overviewBy John ChatzBench and Bar, July 2009On May 11, 2009, the Circuit Court of Cook County took an historic step on several levels. By implementing Cook County’s first electronic filing pilot project, Circuit Clerk Dorothy Brown facilitated a “green” courts initiative, advanced efficiencies for attorneys and self-represented litigants, and instituted an integrated electronic filing system for the largest court system in the United States.
E-xciting! E-filing comes to Madison CountyBy Hon. Barbara CrowderBench and Bar, July 2009Thanks to the approval of the Supreme Court, on April 6th, 2009 Madison County became the second county in Illinois to have e-filing.
People v. Illinois Commerce Commission: Deadline for E-filing under Illinois Commerce Commission’s regulationsBy Laura L. MilnichukCivil Practice and Procedure, March 2009In the recent Illinois Supreme Court decision of People v. Illinois Commerce Commission, the Court considered the question of whether the Illinois Commerce Commission’s regulations require documents to be electronically filed before the close of business in order to constitute timely filings and provide the appellate court with jurisdiction to hear any subsequent appeal.
E-filing in the 18th Circuit, DuPage CountyBy Hon. Robert J. KilanderBench and Bar, November 2005Those of us trying to balance court services with dwindling revenue sources are constantly looking for new, more efficient ways to do the work of the court.
E-Filing has come to DuPage CountyBy James F. McCluskeyCivil Practice and Procedure, November 2004Effective November 15, 2004, by issuance of Order number M.R. 18368, the Illinois Supreme Court has approved the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Court as a site for the initial implementation of an electronic filing pilot project.
Electronic case filing in the Central District of IllinoisBy Michael P. McCuskeyCivil Practice and Procedure, October 2004The U.S. District Court for the Central District of Illinois implemented its new automated Case Management/Electronic Case Filing system (CM/ECF) on September 1, 2004.
The Federal Court will soon go “paperless”By Arthur B. Cornell, Jr.Commercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2004The United States District and Bankruptcy Courts in Illinois, and throughout the nation, are converting to a new "paperless" case management and electronic case filing system.
The Northern District continues work on electronic case filingBy James F. HoldermanCommercial Banking, Collections, and Bankruptcy, May 2004The Northern District's preparation for its transition to Electronic Case Filing ("ECF") is continuing. The court has been working with personnel of the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts in Washington, D.C. on implementing refinements and modifications to the planned system so the needs of the judges and the members of the bar are best served.
