Remote Proceedings | State of Illinois Office of the Illinois Courts Illinois Courts remained open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic by moving many court proceedings, where appropriate, to remote hearings in almost every type of case. The Illinois Supreme Court has recognized the importance of remote hearings in Supreme Court Rules 45, 46 and 241 and emphasized that remote appearances should not be viewed as merely temporary COVID-induced measures. In addition, remote hearings constitute a boon not only to self-represented litigants but also attorneys and other court participants who have reaped numerous benefits. Remote hearings have brought greater party participation, fewer defaults and failures to appear, and enhanced case management and scheduling. Remote Proceedings Directory & Resources View Remote Proceedings Availability by Court View Remote Court FAQs and How to Zoom from a Computer and Smart Phone Remote Proceeding Guidelines Remote Proceedings Task Force In recognizing the importance of continuing the positive change brought by the transition to remote proceedings by phone or videoconference, the Supreme Court’s Illinois Judicial Conference has formed a Remote Proceedings Task Force (Task Force). The Task Force is charged with evaluating the current state of remote proceedings and connecting best practices for virtual hearings from across the state. Orders and Press Releases Illinois Supreme Court Creates Remote Proceedings Task Force Illinois Courts Response to COVID-19 Emergency/Remote Proceedings in Mortgage Foreclosure Matters Illinois Courts Response to COVID-19 Emergency/ Remote Jury Selection in Civil Cases Illinois Courts Response to COVID-19 Emergency/Remote Proceedings in Criminal Matters Illinois Courts Response to COVID-19 Emergency/Remote Proceedings in Adult Criminal Matters Illinois Courts Response to COVID-19 Emergency / Remote Service of Process or Personal Service of Protective Orders Illinois Supreme Court Amends Rules to Support Use of Remote Hearings in Court Proceedings Resources Remote Jury Guidelines