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Articles I-VI, IX · 768 rules · 296 built so far

The Supreme Court of Illinois writes the procedural rules that govern how cases move through Illinois's trial and appellate courts — general provisions, civil trial practice, civil appeals, criminal trial practice, traffic and conservation offenses, criminal appeals and post-conviction proceedings, and child-custody procedure. It is the companion to the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure. All 7 in-scope Articles are complete. Browse what is built below, with verbatim text and a plain-English summary for every rule.

Source: Supreme Court of Illinois · Promulgated by the Supreme Court of Illinois · Current through May 29, 2026 (the source compilation's own cover-page date) · Official source
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Article I. General Rules

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Article II. Rules on Civil Proceedings in the Trial Court

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Part A. Process and Notice

Part B. Pleadings and Other Papers

Part C. Appearances and Times for Answers, Replies, and Motions

Part D. Motions for Summary Judgments and Evidentiary Affidavits

Part E. Discovery, Requests for Admission, and Pretrial Procedure

Part F. Trials

Part G. Entry of Orders and Judgments

Part H. Post-Judgment Proceedings

Part I. Credit Card or Debt Buyer Collection Actions

Part J. Small Claims

Part K. Miscellaneous

Article III. Civil Appeals Rules

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Part A. Appeals from the Circuit Court

Part B. Appeals from the Appellate Court to the Supreme Court

Part C. Record on Appeal

Part D. Briefs

Part E. Oral Argument

Part F. Other Provisions

Part G. Original Actions in Supreme Court

Article IV. Rules on Criminal Proceedings in the Trial Court

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Part A. Waivers and Pleas

Part B. Discovery

Part C. Trials

Part D. Post-Conviction Proceedings

  • Rule 471 Transcripts for Poor Persons Bringing Post-Conviction Proceedings
  • Rule 472 Correction of Certain Errors in Sentencing.
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Article V. Rules on Trial Court Proceedings in Traffic and Conservation Offenses, Ordinance Offenses, Petty Offenses, Misdemeanors, and Civil Law Violations

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Part A. General

  • Rule 501 Definitions
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  • Rule 504 Appearance Date
  • Rule 505 Notice to Accused
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Part C. Fines, Penalties and Costs

Part D. Required Court Appearances, Forms and Procedures

Part E. Rules and Procedures for Non-Traffic/Non-Conservation Ordinance Violations

Part F. Rules and Procedures for Civil Law Violations

Article VI. Appeals in Criminal Cases, Post-Conviction Cases, and Juvenile Court Proceedings

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Article IX. Child Custody or Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Proceedings

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Part A. Rules of General Application to Child Custody or Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Proceedings

Part B. Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Proceedings Under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and the Illinois Parentage Act of 1984

Part C. Child Custody Proceedings Under Articles II, III and IV of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987