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JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-1 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 Joint Administrative Order supercedes Joint General Order 09-1. This order is entered this day, February 22, 2011, and shall be spread of record and published. Patricia M. Martin
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-2 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 Joint Administrative Order supercedes Joint General Order 09-2. This order is entered this date, February 22, 2011, and shall be spread of record and published. Patricia M. Martin
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-3 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 Administrative Order supercedes Joint General Order 09-3. This order is entered this date, February 22, 2011, and shall be spread of record and published. Patricia M. Martin
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-4 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:
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 Administrative Order supercedes Joint General Order 09-4. This order is entered this date, February, 22, 2011, and shall be spread of record and published. Patricia M. Martin
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-6 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 Administrative Order supercedes Joint General Order 09-6. This order is entered this date, February, 22, 2011, and shall be spread of record and published. Patricia M. Martin
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-7 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 Administrative Order supercedes Joint General Order 09-7. This order is entered this date, February 22, 2011, and shall be spread of record and published. Patricia M. Martin
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-8 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 Administrative Order supercedes Joint General Order 09-8. This order is entered this date, February 22, 2011, and shall be spread of record and published. Patricia M. Martin
RE: PREENTRY REVIEW OF ORDERS IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT, All orders, except simple continuance orders, tendered to the Court for entry shall contain the initials of each party or attorney who reviewed the language contained in the proposed order. This Joint Administrative Order supercedes Joint General Order 09-9. This order is entered this date, February 22, 2011, and shall be spread of record and published. Patricia M. Martin
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-10 RE: CUSTODY OF COURT FILES IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT The Clerk of the Circuit Court is the only agency authorized to maintain custody and control of Juvenile Court files. Judges, Court Coordinators and Attorneys assigned to a case may review the file, make copies of orders and reports in the file, but may not retain custody of that file. This Joint Administrative Order supercedes Joint General Order 09-10. This order is entered this date, February 22, 2011, and shall be spread of record and published. Patricia M. Martin
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-11 RE: NO SMOKING WITHIN TWENTY-FIVE FEET OF ENTRANCES IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT There will be NO SMOKING within twenty-five (25) feet of the entrances to this facility. This Joint Administrative Order supercedes Joint General Order 09-11. This order is entered this date, February 22, 2011, and shall be spread of record and published. Patricia M. Martin
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-12 RE: CELLULAR PHONES WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC CAPABILITY IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT All cellular phones with photographic capability must be turned off and concealed while in the common areas on the ground and concourse levels of this building. Common areas include: restrooms, hallways, waiting areas, hearing rooms, attorney conference rooms, courtrooms, and the area behind the courtrooms. Failure to do so could result in any person being held in contempt of court and the cellular phone may be confiscated. This Joint Administrative Order supercedes Joint General Order 09-12. This order is entered this date, February 22, 2011, and shall be spread of record and published. Patricia M. Martin
JOINT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER 11-13 RE: HATS INSIDE THE JUVENILE COURT BUILDING IT IS HEREBY ORDERED THAT: EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY AND UNTIL FURTHER ORDER OF THIS COURT All minors and male visitors are expected to remove their hats, hoods, or other headgear upon entry to and while in the Juvenile Court Facility. This Joint Administrative Order supercedes Joint General Order 09-13. This order is entered this date, February 22, 2011, and shall be spread of record and published. Patricia M. Martin |
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