I. THE USE OF REMOTE PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL PRACTICE -

The COVID-19 pandemic has had an enormous impact on civil litigation in Illinois, particularly by increasing the use of remote proceedings in Illinois circuit courts.

A. RULE 45 AMENDED TO ENCOURAGE CONTINUED USE OF REMOTE PROCEEDINGS -

The Illinois Supreme Court has codified a new Illinois Supreme Court Rule 45— previously amended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic—and expanded the use of remote appearances in circuit court proceedings. This new version of the rule went into effect on January 1, 2023.