Source: Supreme Court of Illinois
Jurisdiction: IL
Topic: remote_appearance

Title: Illinois Supreme Court Rule 45 — Remote Appearances in Court Proceedings
Heading: Rule 45 — when a court may allow remote participation

Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 45 (effective May 26, 2020), the court may, upon request or on its own order, allow a case participant to participate in a civil or criminal matter remotely, including by telephone or video conference. This means a litigant in a civil case such as a divorce can ask the court for permission to appear remotely instead of in person.

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URL: https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/News/390/Illinois-Supreme-Court-Amends-Rules-to-Support-use-of-Remote-Hearings-in-Court-Proceedings/news-detail/
Retrieved: 2026-06-03
License: Rule text summarized/excerpted from the Illinois Supreme Court announcement. Verify exact current wording against the official rule before relying on it.