(A) These rules set forth procedures for the Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County. They are a supplement to the Juvenile Court Act, the Code of Civil Procedure and the Rules of the Illinois Supreme Court and are designed to facilitate the movement of cases through the Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
(B) These rules are designed to accomplish the following:
(1) Provide for judicial oversight of case planning;
(2) Ensure a coordinated decision-making process;
(3) Reduce unnecessary delays in court proceeding through strengthened Juvenile Division case management;
(4) Encourage the involvement of parents in the proceedings; and
(5) Ensure that decisions are made in the best interest of children.
(C) These rules shall be liberally construed to accomplish the above goals, but shall not be enforced or applied in a manner which will endanger or harm a child.
[Adopted December 31, 1992, effective January 4, 1993.]
Extensions of time and continuances beyond the times specified in these rules shall be granted on motion of a party or interested person for good cause only, whether or not the parties are in agreement. Orders for extensions or continuances shall appear on the record, identify the moving party and state supporting reasons.
[Adopted December 31, 1992, effective January 4, 1993.]
(A) When counsel reasonably believes a conflict of interest exists in their representation of a party, counsel should file a motion to withdraw before the judge hearing the case and provide notice to all parties. If the motion is granted, the Office of the Presiding Judge shall appoint other counsel.
(B) The requests for appointment must comply with the forms and procedures issued by the Office of the Presiding Judge.
[Adopted December 31, 1992, effective January. 4, 1993.]
After an attorney or guardian ad litem enters an appearance or accepts an appointment, representation shall continue through all stages of the proceedings until the court case is closed or is automatically terminated. The court may grant leave for the attorney or guardian ad litem to withdraw upon motion, pursuant to Ill. Sup. Ct. Rule 13.
[Adopted December 31, 1992, effective January 4, 1993.]
(A) All requests for release of information of law enforcement and juvenile court records held confidential under Secs. 801-7 and 801-8 of the Juvenile Court Act [705 ILCS 405/1-7 and 405/1-8] shall be filed with the Office of the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
(B) The requests shall comply with the forms and procedures issued by the Office of the Presiding Judge.
[Adopted December 31, 1992, effective January 4, 1993.]
(A) All requests for expungement of law enforcement and juvenile court records under Sec. 801-9 of the Juvenile Court Act [705 ILCS 405/1-9] shall be filed with the Office of the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
(B) The request shall comply with the forms and procedures issued by the Office of the Presiding Judge.
[Adopted December 31, 1992, effective January 4, 1993.]
(A) All requests for return of a minor pursuant to the Interstate Compact on Juveniles (Ill. Rev. Stat., ch. 23, par. 2591 et seq.) [45 ILCS 10/1] requiring court approval shall be filed with the Office of the Presiding Judge of the Juvenile Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County.
(B) The forms shall comply with the forms and procedures issued by the Office of the Presiding Judge.
[Adopted December 31, 1992, effective January 4, 1993.]