The Illinois Supreme Court entered an order (M.R. 31228) which for the first time establishes Time Standards for Case Closure in the Illinois Trial Courts effective July 1, 2022, for cases filed on or after January 1, 2022. The purpose of the Time Standards order is to assist Illinois circuit courts in meeting their fundamental obligation to resolve disputes fully, fairly, and promptly. Implementing time standards establishes a statewide expectation for judges, litigants, and attorneys, and requires each court to evaluate its actual performance compared to a statewide expectation. Click here for Order M.R. 31228 and the attached Time Standards