Article IX. Child Custody or Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Proceedings · Part C. Child Custody Proceedings Under Articles II, III and IV of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 · Last amended 2016 · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceRule 941 states that Rules 941 through 943 add requirements for custody proceedings under Articles II, III, and IV of the Juvenile Court Act, and for delinquency proceedings under Article V, layered on top of the general Part A rules.
Full Text of Ill. S. Ct. R. 941
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In addition to the rules in part A of this article, the rules in this part C shall apply to child
custody proceedings filed under articles II, III and IV of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987 and all juvenile delinquency proceedings filed under article V of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987.
Plain-English Summary
Rule 941 opens Part C, the set of rules built for custody-related proceedings that arise inside the juvenile court system rather than a divorce or parentage case. It covers abuse, neglect, and dependency cases under Articles II, III, and IV of the Juvenile Court Act, and it extends to delinquency proceedings under Article V as well.
Like Part B, Part C supplements rather than replaces the general rules in Part A. A juvenile court case still has to satisfy Rules 900 through 909 alongside whatever Part C adds.
Frequently Asked Questions
What kinds of cases does Part C cover?
Abuse, neglect, and dependency proceedings under Articles II, III, and IV of the Juvenile Court Act, plus delinquency proceedings under Article V.
Is Part C the same as the divorce custody rules?
No. Part C governs juvenile court proceedings, while Part B (Rules 921 through 924) governs custody disputes inside divorce and parentage cases.
Do the Part A general rules still apply in a juvenile court custody case?
Yes. Part C adds to Part A’s requirements; it doesn’t replace them.
What rules make up Part C?
Rules 941 through 943, covering general provisions, Court Family Conferences, and the use of restraints on a minor in delinquency proceedings.
Does Rule 941 apply to a paternity case?
No. Paternity and other allocation-of-parental-responsibilities cases under the Marriage and Parentage Acts fall under Part B, not Part C.
Amendment History
Adopted February 10, 2006, effective July 1, 2006; amended Oct. 6, 2016, eff. Nov. 1, 2016.
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.
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