Local Court Rules

22nd Circuit Local Court Rules are used as a means to govern how the court operates in McHenry County. Below are the links to the Local Rules.

All documents are linked internally. You may click on any section in the contents, and will be taken directly to that section.

Part 1.00 – Organization

Part 2.00 – Motions

Part 3.00 – Proceedings Before Trial

Part 4.00 – Pretrial Conference

Part 5.00 – Trials

Part 6.00 – Bonds-Sureties-Receivers

Part 7.00 – Small Claims

Part 8.00 – Real Estate Sales Pursuant to Judgment or Order

Part 9.00 – Juvenile Proceedings

Part 10.00 – Criminal Rules

Part 11.00 – Family Law

Part 12.00 – Enforcement of Child Support

Part 13.00 – Reserved

Part 14.00 – Probate Proceedings

Part 15.00 – Post Judgment Proceedings

Part 16.00 – Adoptions

Part 17.00 – Mandatory Arbitration Rules

Part 18.00 – Family Division Mediation Program Rules

Part 19.00 – Remote Electronic Access Program

Part 20.00 – Civil Division Mediation Program Rules

Part 21.00 – E-Filing Rules for the 22nd Judicial Circuit

Part 22.00 – Remote Appearances in Circuit Court Proceedings