IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND CHILD PROTECTION
CHILD PROTECTION DIVISION AND JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVISION

JOINT GENERAL ORDER 05-1

RE: ACCESS TO THE COURTOOMS FOR OBSERVATION – THE PUBLIC

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT,

In compliance with 705 ILCS 405/1-5(6), the general public is excluded from Juvenile Court hearings, except for representatives of agencies and associations, who in the opinion of the court have a direct interest in the case or in the work of the court.

Persons who wish to observe Juvenile Court  proceedings for a purpose approved by the Presiding Judge, must obtain a court pass from the Office of the Presiding Judge.  In order to receive a pass, the person must present valid photo identification from the agency or association he/she represents.

The court may, for the minor's safety and protection, and for good cause shown, prohibit any person or agency present in court from further disclosing the minor's identity.

Calendar judges may institute more restrictive requirements when special circumstances warrant it.

This General Order supercedes Child Protection Division General Order 00-1.

This order is entered this day, May 25, 2005, and shall be spread of record and published.

Patricia Martin Bishop
Presiding Judge
Child Protection Division

Curtis Heaston
Presiding Judge
Juvenile Justice Division

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND CHILD PROTECTION
CHILD PROTECTION DIVISION AND JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVISION

JOINT GENERAL ORDER 05-2

RE: MEDIA ACCESS TO THE COURTHOUSE

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT,

Newspersons may attend Juvenile Court hearings by presenting an Official Press Identification to the Sheriff's Deputy at the entrance to the courthouse.  No court pass need be obtained.

Newspersons must obtain specific authorization from the Presiding Judge for any use of TV cameras or tape recorders in the building.  Tape recorders, TV cameras and other electronic and photographic equipment are not permitted in courtrooms or courtroom waiting areas while court is in session.  Juveniles may not be photographed or filmed in the building.

Reporters may use conference rooms adjacent to courtrooms to interview individuals, if the rooms are not being used by court personnel.  The individuals will decide if they wish to be interviewed.

Press tours must be escorted by a Deputy Sheriff or a court staff person.

Written authorization must be obtained, in advance, from the Presiding Judge's Office for filming movies and documentaries.

Calendar judges may institute more restrictive requirements when special circumstances warrant it.

This General Order supercedes Child Protection Division General Order 00-2.

This order is entered this date, May 25, 2005, and shall be spread of record and published.

Patricia Martin Bishop
Presiding Judge
Child Protection Division

Curtis Heaston
Presiding Judge
Juvenile Justice Division

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND CHILD PROTECTION
CHILD PROTECTION DIVISION AND JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVISION

JOINT GENERAL ORDER 05-3

RE: PERSONS SUBJECT TO SEARCH

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT,

All persons entering this building shall submit to a search.  Members of the general public are not permitted to enter the building before 8:30 a.m.

Court personnel shall submit to a search at the discretion of the Sheriff's Department.

This Joint General Order supercedes Joint General Order 00-3.

This order is entered this date, May 25, 2005, and shall be spread of record and published.

Patricia Martin Bishop
Presiding Judge
Child Protection Division

Curtis Heaston
Presiding Judge
Juvenile Justice Division

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND CHILD PROTECTION
CHILD PROTECTION DIVISION AND JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVISION

JOINT GENERAL ORDER 05-4

RE: TEMPORARY DETENTION BY SHERIFF'S PERSONNEL

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT,

If any person entering the Juvenile Court Center is stopped and temporarily detained by sheriff's personnel for suspected violation(s) of law, the following procedures will be followed:

1. If the person stopped and temporarily detained is immediately released without being arrested or detained for further investigation, that person will be allowed to pursue his or her legitimate business within the building, without interruption.

2. If the person stopped and temporarily detained is removed from the entrance area to the Sheriff's Office or to some other security area, either under arrest or for further Investigation, the Sheriff's personnel will:

   a. Notify the State's Attorneys Office of the arrest or detention.

   b. Ascertain the person's name and business within the building.

   c. If the person is here for a scheduled court appearance, either as a party or as a witness, the Sheriff's personnel will immediately notify the court personnel where the person is scheduled to appear of the fact of his or her detention or arrest, and the area where the person is being detained.

   d. If the person is here for any other legitimate business, the Sheriff's personnel will immediately notify the Department or Agency with which the person has business of the fact of his or her detention or arrest, and the area where the person is being detained.

3. Should any party in the waiting area be arrested on an outstanding warrant, in addition to the above procedures, parties respondent must be brought before the judge with whom an appearance was scheduled before being transported out of the building.

   Attorneys and Juvenile Court personnel affected by the person's detention or arrest will be allowed to communicate with that person relative to their court business.

This Joint General Order supercedes Joint General Order 00-4 and 99-13.

This order is entered this date, May 25, 2005, and shall be spread of record and published.

Patricia Martin Bishop
Presiding Judge
Child Protection Division

Curtis Heaston
Presiding Judge
Juvenile Justice Division

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND CHILD PROTECTION
CHILD PROTECTION DIVISION AND JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVISION

JOINT GENERAL ORDER 05-5

RE: ASSIGNMENT OF CONFLICT ATTORNEYS

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT,

Private attorneys are assigned to this building on a regular basis; Monday through Friday.  These attorneys, whose names appear on a list in the Presiding Judges' Offices, will be assigned conflict cases in rotation.

Whenever a judge finds that there is a conflict, and the party is unable to afford a private attorney, the Judge will enter an order finding a conflict and the inability to pay and transfer the case instanter to the office of the Presiding Judge where it will be assigned to an attorney on duty that day who will appear in court and file an appearance.

This Joint General Order supercedes Joint General Order 00-5.

This order is entered this date, May 25, 2005, and shall be spread of record and published.

Patricia Martin Bishop
Presiding Judge
Child Protection Division

Curtis Heaston
Presiding Judge
Juvenile Justice Division

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND CHILD PROTECTION
CHILD PROTECTION DIVISION AND JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVISION

JOINT GENERAL ORDER 05-6

RE: REQUEST FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CHILD PROTECTION RECORDS

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

EFFECTIVE  IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT,

Any subpoena received by an employee under the supervision of the Presiding Judge of the Child Protection and Juvenile Justice divisions that orders the production of Child Protection or Juvenile Justice records or files shall be forwarded to the Office of the Presiding Judge for an appropriate response. 

This Joint General Order supercedes joint General Order 00-6.

This order is entered this date, May 25, 2005, and shall be spread of record and published.

Patricia Martin Bishop
Presiding Judge
Child Protection Division

Curtis Heaston
Presiding Judge
Juvenile Justice Division

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND CHILD PROTECTION
CHILD PROTECTION DIVISION AND JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVISION

JOINT GENERAL ORDER 05-7

RE: FILING OF APPEARANCE BY PRIVATE COURT-APPOINTED COUNSEL

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT,

All private court-appointed counsel shall file an appearance in the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court immediately upon accepting appointment.  All members of the private bar previously appointed as counsel in a case who have not filed an appearance in that case shall do so before the case is next before the court.

This Joint General Order supercedes Joint General Order 00-8.

This order is entered this date, May 25, 2005, and shall be spread of record and published.

Patricia Martin Bishop
Presiding Judge
Child Protection Division

Curtis Heaston
Presiding Judge
Juvenile Justice Division

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND CHILD PROTECTION
CHILD PROTECTION DIVISION AND JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVISION

JOINT GENERAL ORDER 05-8

RE: CONFIDENTIAL DOCUMENTS

IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT:

EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT,

If documents containing mental health evaluations or other reports protected by the laws of confidentiality are filed, the Clerk of the Court shall maintain these documents in a separate envelope or folder within the court file.  This separate envelope or folder shall be clearly marked “CONFIDENTIAL” and shall not be removed nor its contents reviewed or distributed until further order of the court.

This Joint General Order supercedes Joint General Order 00-9.

This order is entered this date, May 25, 2005, and shall be spread of record and published.

Patricia Martin Bishop
Presiding Judge
Child Protection Division

Curtis Heaston
Presiding Judge
Juvenile Justice Division

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
DEPARTMENT OF JUVENILE JUSTICE AND CHILD PROTECTION
CHILD PROTECTION DIVISION AND JUVENILE JUSTICE DIVISION