Rule 100.10.Submission of Recommendations to the Court
Article I. General Rules · Last amended 2021 · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceRule 100.10 governs how a hearing officer's recommended order reaches a judge, whether both parties sign off on it or one side rejects it and asks for a judicial hearing.
(a)Notice to Parties. The administrative hearing officer shall present each party with a copy
of the recommended order to be submitted to a judge. The administrative hearing officer shall also present each party with a written notice informing the parties of their right to request a judicial hearing and the procedures for so doing. The recommended order and notice shall be presented to each party at the conclusion of the hearing. If either party is not present at the conclusion of the hearing, either in person or through an attorney, the recommendation and order shall be mailed by regular mail to the party’s last known address. For the purposes of this paragraph, being present encompasses appearing in person, by counsel, or remotely, including by telephone or video conference.
(b)Acceptance of Recommended Order. If both parties are present at the hearing and agree to the recommended order, they shall sign the recommended order. The administrative hearing officer shall transmit the signed recommended order to a judge as provided for in the Plan of Implementation.
(c)Rejection of Recommended Order. If either party does not agree to the recommended order or any part thereof, the administrative hearing officer shall immediately request a judicial hearing to resolve the contested matter. The administrative hearing officer shall record the date, time and place of such judicial hearing on a notice which shall be presented to the parties at the conclusion of the hearing. Notice shall be sent to nonappearing parties by regular mail. The administrative hearing officer shall transmit to a judge a written statement indicating those issues to which the parties agree and disagree, all documentary evidence and all schedules presented at the expedited child support hearing.
(d)Administrative Hearing Officer May Not Testify. An administrative hearing officer may not be called or compelled to testify as to what transpired before the administrative hearing officer with respect to contested matters.
Plain-English Summary
At the end of an expedited hearing, the hearing officer hands each party a copy of the recommended order along with written notice of the right to request a judicial hearing. If both parties are there and agree, they sign the order and the hearing officer sends it on to a judge for entry. If either party is missing, the paperwork goes out by regular mail instead.
If either party disagrees with the recommendation, the hearing officer doesn't just drop the matter; the officer schedules a judicial hearing right away, records the date and gives notice to the parties present, and mails notice to anyone who didn't show up. The officer also sends the judge a written statement of what the parties agree and disagree on, along with the documents and schedules from the hearing. An administrative hearing officer can never be forced to testify about what happened at a contested hearing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happens right after my expedited hearing ends?
You get a copy of the recommended order and a written notice explaining your right to a judicial hearing.
What happens if both parents agree with the recommended order?
They sign it, and the hearing officer sends the signed order to a judge for entry.
What if I don't agree with the recommended order?
The hearing officer immediately schedules a judicial hearing and sends the judge a statement of what's agreed and disagreed, along with the evidence presented.
Can a hearing officer be made to testify about what happened at my hearing?
No, an administrative hearing officer can't be called or compelled to testify about a contested matter.
What if I wasn't at the hearing when the recommendation came out?
The recommended order and notice are mailed to your last known address by regular mail.
Source & verification. Rule text, official Committee Comments, and
amendment history are reproduced verbatim from the Illinois Supreme Court Rules,
promulgated by the Supreme Court of Illinois. Last verified July 20, 2026.
· Official source
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