(A) Mediation: Mediation is a cooperative process for resolving conflict with the assistance of a trained court appointed neutral third party, or mediator, whose role is to facilitate communication, help define issues, and assist the parties in identifying and negotiating fair solutions. Office Location Any such amendment or amendments shall become effective 30 days after mailing by or on behalf of the Chief Judge. At the full, post-mediation conference following the conclusion of mediation, mediation agreements or results shall be presented to the trial judge. Any attorney who desires to make a limited scope appearance in any pending case shall comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rules 13(c) (6) and (7). If notice of hearing is given by personal service, the notice shall be delivered before 4:00 p.m. of the second court day preceding hearing on the motion. If only the National Reporter System citation is used, the court rendering the decision shall be identified. The court shall grant such an order only upon motion duly made by an attorney of this court or by an unrepresented party, including a corporation, accompanied by the affidavit of the attorney seeking admission. Such record shall include the number of cases referred in each category, and whether such mediation resulted in full agreements, partial agreements, or no agreements. It shall occur after all requirements of Circuit Rule 21 have been met and at least 30 days prior to the date of the hearing on remaining issues. If a motion is heard without prior notice under this rule, written notice of the hearing of the motion, showing the title and number of the action, the name of the judge who heard the motion, the date of hearing and the order of the court thereon, whether granted or denied, shall be served by the attorney obtaining the order upon all parties not theretofore found by the court to be in default for failure to plead. 1(e) In the event an agreement is reached under the conditions of 1(b) or 1(c), above, the mediator shall advise each non-represented party of the time period within which an intent to repudiate must be filed. The parties shall also file financial affidavits and pre-mediation questionnaires with the clerk at least 7 days prior to the expedited or initial case management conference. Phone: 618.997.1301, Marcy Cascio-Hale Written notice of hearing of all motions shall be given to all parties who have appeared and have not theretofore been found by the court to be in default for failure to plead, and to all parties whose time to appear has not expired on the date of such notice, by the party seeking such hearing. Phone: 618.997.1301, John W. Sanders B. Defaults. Marion, IL 62959 200 West Jefferson Street D. Temporary Relief; Expedited Proceedings; Referral to Early Mediation. The finding of an impediment should, whenever practicable, result in measures addressing the impediment rather than disqualifying the case from mediation. Special meetings shall be called at the request of any three judges. a. Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 905 and Circuit Rule 21, the court shall conduct case management conferences in original actions for dissolution of marriage where no Entry of Appearance is filed for the respondent when the case is commenced and in all family cases having contested issues of child custody, visitation, removal or other non-economic issues relating to children (qualifying issues). C. Affidavits of Probate Sureties. In all cases having qualifying issues subject to the mediation requirements of this rule, the trial judge shall conduct a case management conference in accordance with Rule 19. Set a hearing upon the request for temporary relief; or 2. As provided by 750 ILCS 5/505 (a-5), orders to show cause shall be served either 1) by personal service upon the respondent or 2) by regular mail addressed to the respondents last known address as determined from records of the clerk of the court, the federal case registry of child support orders or by any other reasonable means. Judgments and Orders Rule 15. Civil Mediation ProgramRule 24. At the discretion of the judge assigned to the case, discovery materials already filed may be removed from a file and retrieved by the party filing the materials. A copy of the 2015 International Fire Code is available for review purposes at the Williamson County Emergency Services District #5 Fire Station located at 155 County Road 313. At the fourth quarterly meeting of the Judges of the Second Judicial Circuit in 1997, a majority of the circuit judges shall select by secret ballot one of their number to serve as Chief Judge for a two (2) year term, commencing January 1, 1998, and shall select a Chief Judge in the same manner every other year thereafter, subject to the provisions of Article VI, section 7(c), of the Constitution of the State of Illinois. Assignment and Reassignment. G. Joint Simplified Dissolution Procedure. Appellate Court District 5 - Caseload Statistics Each attorney must complete the GAL/Child Representative Information Sheet provided by this circuit and return it with a statement or other verification of attendance at continuing education. Wage and hour laws differ from state to state. 1. The court shall examine the parties as to the content and intent of the agreement and reject it if its provisions are found to be unconscionable or contrary to the best interests of a minor child. Notice shall be given in the manner and to the persons prescribed in Supreme Court Rule 11. The respondent appears personally in open court and agrees that the bond deposit, or some portionthereof, be paid to the complaining party; and. An attorney mediator may not represent either party in any matter during the mediation process through the conclusion of the case nor provide any legal advice. Unless excused by the court, sureties shall execute and file verified schedules of property in substantially the form which is required by Administrative Order of the Chief Judge. e. If a partial agreement is reached, the report of the mediator shall state which claims have been resolved and which claims have not been resolved. (b) It is determined that a private mediator is available to conduct private mediation on a pro bono or reduced-fee basis commensurate with the parties ability to pay. Selection. 1(b) When the parties reach agreement or partial agreement during mediation and only one side is represented by counsel, the mediator shall prepare an agreement incofporating the terms of the agreement if, (1) the represented party has been given the opportunity by the mediator to consult with the party's attorney during and at the conclusion of the mediation, and. Phone: 618.997.1301 Appellate Court Fifth District | Office of the Illinois Courts A vacancy in the office of Chief Judge shall be deemed to occur upon the resignation, death, incapacity or inability of the Chief Judge to carry out the duties of the office. C. Case Management Conferences; Mediation Orders. Any out-of-state attorney who is not licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois who desires to appear as an attorney in any pending case shall comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 707. Presiding Judges Rule 4. William's Prairie. The affidavit should also address prior marriages ending in death or divorce and the children born to or adopted by the decedent from each marriage; The names of all children, if any, born or adopted by the decedent. Clerks of the Circuit Court Rule 9. Phone: 618.997.1301, Michelle M. Schafer Union County; Williamson County; First Circuit Rules and Administrative Orders; Online Forms; . Such affidavit shall be in substantially the form which is required by Administrative Order of the Chief Judge. (g) Inform the parties that: If the respondent does not appear after posting bond on an attachment, the court may forfeit the bond and take any further action which is permitted under Rule 16(e), supra. 2. 1429 ahancock@fjc-il.org All amendments to these rules shall be promulgated prior to becoming effective. Marion, IL 62959 These rules shall become effective April 15, 1989, and all other rules of the Circuit Court of the Second Judicial Circuit are hereby repealed. Affidavits in Matrimonial Cases Rule 18. (c) The communication reveals evidence of abuse or neglect of a child; or A. C. Affidavit Regarding Heirship. The Board of Elections holds general elections, caucuses, primaries, and special elections, including elections for Marion, Williamson County, Illinois state, and federal offices. An affidavit of heirship shall include the following and shall be in substantially the form which is required by Administrative Order No. Upon assignment of a case for mediation, the parties shall choose a mediator within seven (7) days. the court. Marion, IL 62959 (f) Advise each party that children may be allowed to participate in mediation so long as all parties and the mediator consent in writing. Address 200 West Jefferson Street, Suite 260 Marion, IL 62959 Subject to the foregoing, the mediator may not disclose any information obtained during the mediation process. 5. Williamson County, Illinois (Judicial) - Ballotpedia Illinois: County: Madison: Township: Olive: Area Total: 1.22 sq mi (3.16 km 2) Land: 1.17 sq mi (3.03 km 2) Water: 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km 2) Elevation. The Williamson County Shrine Club is part of the Ainad Shrine Temple Region that covers all of South (ii) The mediator may suspend or terminate the mediation if an impediment exists, either party is acting in bad faith or appears not to understand the negotiation, the prospects of achieving a responsible agreement appear unlikely or if the needs and interests of the minor children are not being considered. B. Issuance Instanter. Phone: 618.997.1301 James R. Williamson, Chief Judge Supreme Court. Matrimonial Cases Rule 8. Refer the case to early mediation on such temporary issues. CONFIDENTIALITY. d. If a full agreement is reached, the report of the mediator shall so state and shall identify those individuals designated to complete and submit all documents necessacy to the conclusion of the agreement. In all small claims cases, as defined in Supreme Court Rule 281, the court shall proceed as follows: A. shall not serve as grounds for a change of venue from the judge in that case. All obligations of the bond have been met and no forfeiture is pending or has been entered; and. (v) Attend ten hours of circuit approved continuing education every two years, of which two hours must cover domestic violence issues, and provide evidence of completion to the Chief Judge. Personal Sureties. Any attorney who is not regularly licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois who wishes to file in this circuit an appearance other than on his or her own behalf shall, before filing any such appearance, secure an order of admission pro hac vice. 4. Unless upon examination of the parties financial affidavits the trial judge finds that a case is an indigent case, such case shall be referred to private mediation. 2. (a) All parties consent in writing to the disclosure; or The mediator shall immediately advise the trial judge in writing if he or she suspends or terminates mediation for some reason other than agreement or inability to reach agreement, specifying the reason for such termination. Notice of a vote for removal or for selecting a successor Chief Judge shall be given in the same manner as is provided for notice of the meeting to declare or fill a vacancy in the office of Chief Judge. Any attorney who is not regularly licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois who wishes to file in this circuit an appearance other than on his or her own behalf shall, before filing any such appearance, secure an order of admission pro hac vice. Original Ordinance No. Phone: 618.997.1301 When a petition for admission of a will to probate or for letters of administration is filed, proof of heirship shall be made by: B. Each Clerk shall, upon receipt, cause such copy to be posted in a public place in the courthouse in his county for not less than 14 days. In order to qualify for the approved list, each applicant for the list shall meet the following minimum requirements: To remain on the approved list, each attorney shall attend continuing legal education courses consisting of at least five ten hours every two year period and submit verification of attendance to the Office of the Chief Circuit Judge at the time of attendance or upon request. (c) Sworn pleadings based upon asserted present or threatened serious endangerment to the physical or emotional health of the minor(s) or a party to the litigation based upon asserted facts or circumstances which have arisen subsequent to entry of the Mediation Order or of which the pleading party could not have known prior to entry of said order; Relief Involving Discovery Materials. Heather Gerhard, ext. 4. Phone: 618.997.1301, Carey C. Gill The Chief Judge shall designate one of the circuit judges to serve as Acting Chief Judge during the absence or inability to serve as the Chief Judge. A copy of any such pleading shall be attached to the entry of appearance and shall be made a part thereof, except in cases where a statute or rule provides a particular form of appearance, in which case the statutory form shall suffice. Minor children of the parties may be interviewed or consulted by the judicial mediator during the course of mediation. Revised 7/10/09 & approved by the Conference of Chief Circuit Judges 7/24/09, RULE 22. D. Promulgation, Effective Date of Amendments. If relief is sought concerning any deposition, interrogatory, request for production or inspection, request for admission, answer to interrogatory or response to request for admission, copies of the portion of the deposition, interrogatory, request, answer or response in dispute shall be filed with the Clerk of the Court contemporaneously with any motion. Notice. Citation of cases from other jurisdictions shall include the date of the decision, and may be to either the official State reports or to the National Reporter system, or both. The testimony of a witness examined in open court, reduced to writing by the official court reporter, certified by the court and filed with the clerk; Affidavit as provided in Section 5-3 of the Probate Act; or. A. If there is no spouse or descendants, born or adopted, the parents, brothers and sisters and the descendants of any deceased brother or sister, born or adopted. Phone: 618.997.1301 The mediator does not decide the issues or bind the parties to a decision after a contested hearing. Evidence with respect to settlement agreements shall be admissible in proceedings to enforce the settlement. The education program ten hours should include courses in child development; ethics in child custody casesand relevant substantive law in custody, guardianship and allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time and guardianship and visitation issues; domestic violence; family dynamics including substance abuse and mental health issues; and education on the roles and responsibilities of guardians ad litem, child representatives, and attorneys for children. 1. Notice. WILLIAMSON COUNTY PUBLIC RECORDS - StateRecords.org In all civil cases, the Clerk shall not accept for filing any document purporting to be a pleading or entry of appearance unless the document clearly sets forth the name of the circuit and the county, the names and designation of the parties and the case number. Parties must fully cooperate and participate in mediation and provide all pertinent information requested by the mediator. Requirements Prior to Settlement Conference. Williamson County Circuit Court D. Acknowledgments. Any party or attorney subject to the jurisdiction of the court required under this Rule to attend a case management or settlement conference who, without good cause, fails to attend after having been given due and proper notice or fails to comply with any other requirement of this rule shall be subject to the sanctioning power of the court, including, but not limited to, those authorized under Supreme Court Rule 219(c) such as criminal or civil contempt, dismissal, imposition of attorney's fees, imposition of monetary sanctions and (c) Financial affidavits and pre-mediation questionnaires. Angelica Roth, ext. Attorneys, members of their firms or their employees shall not acknowledge any pleading, entry of appearance or settlement agreement for an opposing party. An individual acting as surety on any bond required of an executor, administrator or guardian may, in lieu of the schedule required by Rule 11(a), file an affidavit stating that he or she owns net assets of a value which equals or exceeds the amount of the bond. B. Illinois Cases, Quotations, Copies. (2) the mediator has contacted the attorney or made good faith effort to contact the attorney at the conclusion of the mediation to discuss the mediated agreement. In all matrimonial proceedings, including, but not limited to, petitions for attorney's fees, court costs, temporary maintenance or child support, permanent maintenance or child support and modification of any previous orders relating thereto, the moving party shall prepare and file an affidavit in substantially the form which is required by Administrative Order of the Chief Judge, prior to any hearing unless emergency relief is sought or unless, for good cause shown, the court directs otherwise. Hours & Holidays Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Williamson County Circuit Clerk's Office is closed on Federal and State holidays by order of the Chief Judge of the First Judicial Circuit. If the mediation prerequisites have been met and no impediments exist, the trial judge shall refer the case to mediation at the initial case management conference unless an agreement on all qualifying issues has been reached. The mediator shall have full authority to require the attendance of any additional individuals deemed reasonable and necessary by the mediator in order to proceed with a meaningful mediation conference.