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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 Court Surveys (open through June 23, 2022)

Illinois courts are committed to expanding access to justice and continuing to offer court appearances by telephone or videoconference technology (for example: Zoom or Skype). Help the Remote Proceedings Task Force refine rules and policies by completing one of the below short surveys.

En los tribunales de Illinois estamos comprometidos a ampliar el acceso a la justicia y continuar ofreciendo la posibilidad de comparecer ante los tribunales por vía telefónica o a través de las tecnologías de videoconferencia (por ejemplo Zoom o Skype). Al responder alguna de las siguientes encuestas, usted podrá ayudar al Equipo de Trabajo sobre las Diligencias Remotas a perfeccionar nuestras reglas y políticas.

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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.