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il-evidence_rule-1001 | court-rule | il | Rule 1001. Definitions | DEFINITIONS
For purposes of this article the following definitions are applicable:
(1) Writings and Recordings. “Writings” and “recordings” consist of letters, words,
sounds, or numbers, or their equivalent, set down by handwriting, typewriting, printing,
photostating, photographing, magnetic impulse, m... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/c6c0490a-d89f-452d-93a7-f02b66d78609/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:34.376102+00:00 | Rule 1001 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 1001 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-1002 | court-rule | il | Rule 1002. Requirement of Original | Rule 1002.
REQUIREMENT OF ORIGINAL
To prove the content of a writing, recording, or photograph, the original writing, recording, or
photograph is required, except as otherwise provided in these rules or by statute.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/2bc55908-61ab-4898-ad4d-364655c9415a/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:35.800709+00:00 | Rule 1002 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 1002 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-1003 | court-rule | il | Rule 1003. Admissibility of Duplicates | ADMISSIBILITY OF DUPLICATES
A duplicate is admissible to the same extent as an original unless (1) a genuine question is
raised as to the authenticity of the original or (2) in the circumstances it would be unfair to admit
the duplicate in lieu of the original.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/cd85d0a7-0a63-43ba-a64b-4d20263ef07f/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:37.245954+00:00 | Rule 1003 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 1003 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-1004 | court-rule | il | Rule 1004. Admissibility of Other Evidence of Contents | Rule 1004.
ADMISSIBILITY OF OTHER EVIDENCE OF CONTENTS
The original is not required and other evidence of the contents of a writing, recording, or
photograph is admissible if–
(1) Originals Lost or Destroyed. All originals are lost or have been destroyed, unless the
proponent lost or destroyed them in bad ... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/fb0249c0-a992-4846-9ff8-5d2292f095ee/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:38.730417+00:00 | Rule 1004 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 1004 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-1005 | court-rule | il | Rule 1005. Public Records | Rule 1005.
PUBLIC RECORDS
The contents of an official record, or of a document authorized to be recorded or filed and
actually recorded or filed, including data compilations in any form, if otherwise admissible, may
be proved by copy, certified as correct in accordance with Rule 902 or testified to be correct by a
... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/e55960a6-15dd-4a05-b62d-f745b42b66bd/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:40.140801+00:00 | Rule 1005 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 1005 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-1006 | court-rule | il | Rule 1006. Summaries | Rule 1006.
SUMMARIES
The contents of voluminous writings, recordings, or photographs which cannot conveniently
be examined in court may be presented in the form of a chart, summary, or calculation. The
originals, or duplicates, shall be made available for examination or copying, or both, by other
parties at reasona... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/6c8f192c-b0c4-4c18-a484-decbb9663012/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:41.604492+00:00 | Rule 1006 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 1006 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-1007 | court-rule | il | Rule 1007. Testimony or Written Admission of Party | TESTIMONY OR WRITTEN ADMISSION OF PARTY
Contents of writings, recordings, or photographs may be proved by the testimony or deposition
of the party against whom offered or by that party’s written admission, without accounting for the
nonproduction of the original.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/398dbbd3-60ed-44ba-96d6-b10c18ee2f02/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:43.068142+00:00 | Rule 1007 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 1007 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-1008 | court-rule | il | Rule 1008. Functions of Court and Jury | FUNCTIONS OF COURT AND JURY
When the admissibility of other evidence of contents of writings, recordings, or photographs
under these rules depends upon the fulfillment of a condition of fact, the question whether the
condition has been fulfilled is ordinarily for the court to determine in accordance with the
provis... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/ec55add3-9ce6-487f-815c-94841cdda918/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:44.488437+00:00 | Rule 1008 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 1008 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-101 | court-rule | il | Rule 101. Scope | SCOPE
These rules govern proceedings in the courts of Illinois to the extent and with the exceptions
stated in Rule 1101. A statutory rule of evidence is effective unless in conflict with a rule or a
decision of the Illinois Supreme Court.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011; comment amended Jan. 6,... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/60ab31a7-4bc0-4a6b-9796-535586ea7cee/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:33.561274+00:00 | Rule 101 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 101 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-102 | court-rule | il | Rule 102. Purpose and Construction | PURPOSE AND CONSTRUCTION
These rules shall be construed to secure fairness in administration, elimination of unjustifiable
expense and delay, and promotion of growth and development of the law of evidence to the end
that the truth may be ascertained and proceedings justly determined.
Adopted September 27, 2010, ... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/066be40d-df57-4c56-ac94-08f65de10d83/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:34.975133+00:00 | Rule 102 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 102 | {
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il-evidence_rule-103 | court-rule | il | Rule 103. Rulings on Evidence | Rule 103.
RULINGS ON EVIDENCE
(a) Effect of Erroneous Ruling. Error may not be predicated upon a ruling which admits or
excludes evidence unless a substantial right of the party is affected, and
(1) Objection. In case the ruling is one admitting evidence, a timely objection or motion
to strike appears o... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/194bb2fa-2cef-42a7-bcaa-03f7d1d2c46f/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:36.392934+00:00 | Rule 103 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 103 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-104 | court-rule | il | Rule 104. Preliminary Questions | PRELIMINARY QUESTIONS
(a) Questions of Admissibility Generally. Preliminary questions concerning the qualification
of a person to be a witness, the existence of a privilege, or the admissibility of evidence shall be
determined by the court, subject to the provisions of subdivision (b). In making its determination,
... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/bb29bb18-a7c0-44b3-affb-78d0f59bef88/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:37.787894+00:00 | Rule 104 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 104 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-105 | court-rule | il | Rule 105. Limited Admissibility | Rule 105.
LIMITED ADMISSIBILITY
When evidence which is admissible as to one party or for one purpose but not admissible as to
another party or for another purpose is admitted, the court, upon request, shall restrict the evidence
to its proper purpose or scope and instruct the jury accordingly.
Adopted September... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/a15efb6a-981a-484e-88ae-55ac4059a487/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:39.202147+00:00 | Rule 105 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 105 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-106 | court-rule | il | Rule 106. Remainder of or Related Writings or Recorded Statements | Rule 106.
REMAINDER OF OR RELATED WRITINGS OR RECORDED STATEMENTS
When a writing or recorded statement or part thereof is introduced by a party, an adverse party
may require the introduction at that time of any other part or any other writing or recorded
statement which ought in fairness to be considered contempora... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/f2594e03-66fd-4f3e-828e-db2eeade35e3/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:40.606705+00:00 | Rule 106 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 106 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-1101 | court-rule | il | Rule 1101. Applicability of Rules | Rule 1101.
APPLICABILITY OF RULES
(a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (b) and (c), these rules govern proceedings in
the courts of Illinois.
(b) Rules Inapplicable. These rules (other than with respect to privileges) do not apply in the
following situations:
(1) Preliminary Questions of Fact.... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/ca9eeda0-d97e-48a7-b91f-1a970ab810b1/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:45.885187+00:00 | Rule 1101 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 1101 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-1102 | court-rule | il | Rule 1102. Title | TITLE
These rules may be known and cited as the Illinois Rules of Evidence.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/e17e8aff-6f83-4cb9-b7ce-459ca70bf1be/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:44:52.189386+00:00 | Rule 1102 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 1102 | {
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il-evidence_rule-201 | court-rule | il | Rule 201. Judicial Notice of Adjudicative Facts | Rule 201.
JUDICIAL NOTICE OF ADJUDICATIVE FACTS
(a) Scope of Rule. This rule governs only judicial notice of adjudicative facts.
(b) Kinds of Facts. A judicially noticed fact must be one not subject to reasonable dispute in
that it is either (1) generally known within the territorial jurisdiction of the trial c... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/cb183be5-72d4-446b-96ac-04a2872cd675/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:42.036877+00:00 | Rule 201 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 201 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-301 | court-rule | il | Rule 301. Presumptions in General in Civil Actions and Proceedings | Presumptions in General in Civil Actions and Proceedings
In all civil actions and proceedings not otherwise provided for by rule, statute or court decision,
a presumption imposes on the party against whom it is directed the burden of going forward with
evidence to rebut or meet the presumption, but does not shift t... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/5aa28167-31a7-4ccf-887d-2d78bdb69f61/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:43.449169+00:00 | Rule 301 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 301 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-401 | court-rule | il | Rule 401. Definition of "Relevant Evidence" | Rule 401.
DEFINITION OF “RELEVANT EVIDENCE”
“Relevant evidence” means evidence having any tendency to make the existence of any fact
that is of consequence to the determination of the action more probable or less probable than it
would be without the evidence.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/6a5bd4c5-f59c-4bdd-9183-0a0e78f9e2a7/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:44.865097+00:00 | Rule 401 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 401 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-402 | court-rule | il | Rule 402. Relevant Evidence Generally Admissible; Irrelevant Evidence Inadmissible | RELEVANT EVIDENCE GENERALLY ADMISSIBLE; IRRELEVANT EVIDENCE
INADMISSIBLE
All relevant evidence is admissible, except as otherwise provided by law. Evidence which is
not relevant is not admissible.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/2176636b-f7f4-4410-8b5b-3267a294c49c/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:46.269471+00:00 | Rule 402 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 402 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-403 | court-rule | il | Rule 403. Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time | EXCLUSION OF RELEVANT EVIDENCE ON GROUNDS OF PREJUDICE,
CONFUSION, OR WASTE OF TIME
Although relevant, evidence may be excluded if its probative value is substantially outweighed
by the danger of unfair prejudice, confusion of the issues, or misleading the jury, or by
considerations of undue delay, waste of time, or... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/a2bf888b-a6af-4168-a995-1368e4b767cc/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:47.705625+00:00 | Rule 403 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 403 | {
"catchline": "Exclusion of Relevant Evidence on Grounds of Prejudice, Confusion, or Waste of Time",
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"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-404 | court-rule | il | Rule 404. Character Evidence Not Admissible to Prove Conduct; Exceptions; Other Crimes | CHARACTER EVIDENCE NOT ADMISSIBLE TO PROVE
CONDUCT; EXCEPTIONS; OTHER CRIMES
(a) Character Evidence Generally. Evidence of a person’s character or a trait of character is
not admissible for the purpose of proving action in conformity therewith on a particular occasion,
except:
(1) Character of Accused. In a... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/6ffea5cd-2526-4f27-a99b-458bb26b89cc/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:49.129728+00:00 | Rule 404 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 404 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-405 | court-rule | il | Rule 405. Methods of Proving Character | METHODS OF PROVING CHARACTER
(a) Reputation or Opinion. In all cases in which evidence of character or a trait of character
of a person is admissible, proof may be made by testimony as to reputation, or by testimony in the
form of an opinion.
(b) Specific Instances of Conduct.
(1) In cases in which ... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/85238663-1a6f-4d14-82c9-d796d20b2586/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:50.533547+00:00 | Rule 405 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 405 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-406 | court-rule | il | Rule 406. Habit; Routine Practice | HABIT; ROUTINE PRACTICE
Evidence of the habit of a person or of the routine practice of an organization, whether
corroborated or not and regardless of the presence of eyewitnesses, is relevant to prove that the
conduct of the person or organization on a particular occasion was in conformity with the habit or
routin... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/4d7388a5-2eb6-4da4-a12b-734d6fd618a5/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:51.943429+00:00 | Rule 406 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 406 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-407 | court-rule | il | Rule 407. Compromise and Offers to Compromise | COMPROMISE AND OFFERS TO COMPROMISE
(a) Prohibited Uses. Evidence of the following is not admissible on behalf of any party, when
offered to prove liability for, invalidity of, or amount of a claim that was disputed as to validity or
amount, or to impeach through a prior inconsistent statement or contradiction:
... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/473bceff-beae-4231-a742-e3b2be27d755/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:53.364937+00:00 | Rule 407 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 407 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-409 | court-rule | il | Rule 409. Payment of Medical and Similar Expenses | Rule 409.
PAYMENT OF MEDICAL AND SIMILAR EXPENSES
In addition to the provisions of section 8–1901 of the Code of Civil Procedure (735 ILCS 5/8–
1901), evidence of furnishing or offering or promising to pay medical, hospital, or similar expenses
occasioned by an injury is not admissible to prove liability for the inj... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/d313d9a1-bebc-4533-9b8e-a187829b5ed1/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:54.778432+00:00 | Rule 409 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 409 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-410 | court-rule | il | Rule 410. Inadmissibility of Pleas, Plea Discussions, and Related Statements | Rule 410.
INADMISSIBILITY OF PLEAS, PLEA DISCUSSIONS, AND RELATED STATEMENTS
Evidence of a plea discussion or any resulting agreement, plea, or judgment is not admissible
in any criminal proceeding against the defendant who made the plea or was a participant in the
plea discussions under the following circumstances... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/5fec4eda-20ad-4ace-b4e3-887c83029d19/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:56.189695+00:00 | Rule 410 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 410 | {
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il-evidence_rule-411 | court-rule | il | Rule 411. Liability Insurance | LIABILITY INSURANCE
Evidence that a person was or was not insured against liability is not admissible upon the issue
whether the person acted negligently or otherwise wrongfully. This rule does not require the
exclusion of evidence of insurance against liability when offered for another purpose, such as proof
of ag... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/e8909f9f-a954-4541-8e4b-10ceae65aac6/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:57.592568+00:00 | Rule 411 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 411 | {
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} | |
il-evidence_rule-412 | court-rule | il | Rule 412. Prior Sexual Activity or Reputation as Evidence | Prior Sexual Activity or Reputation as Evidence
Evidence of the sexual activity or reputation of a person alleged to be a victim of a sexual
offense is inadmissible:
(a) in criminal cases, as provided for and subject to the exceptions in section 115-7 of the
Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (725 ILCS 5... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/ea2aafed-9389-4ccb-8f8f-f0aad5b72bfe/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:59.014849+00:00 | Rule 412 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 412 | {
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"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-413 | court-rule | il | Rule 413. Evidence of Other Offenses in Criminal Cases | Rule 413.
Evidence of Other Offenses in Criminal Cases
(a) Evidence in Certain Cases. In a criminal case for an offense set forth in section 115-7.3
of the Code of Criminal Procedure of 1963 (725 ILCS 5/115-7.3), evidence of the defendant’s
commission of another offense or offenses set forth in section 115-7.3 is a... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/4493422f-a46c-4e63-ad6b-aec19401d25c/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:00.426375+00:00 | Rule 413 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 413 | {
"catchline": "Evidence of Other Offenses in Criminal Cases",
"history_note": "Adopted October 15, 2015, eff. immediately",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-501 | court-rule | il | Rule 501. General Rule | GENERAL RULE
Except as otherwise required by the Constitution of the United States, the Constitution of
Illinois, or provided by applicable statute or rule prescribed by the Supreme Court, the privilege
of a witness, person, government, state, or political subdivision thereof shall be governed by the
principles of... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/591d93e6-4427-41e0-983a-f503e49ed01a/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:02.069695+00:00 | Rule 501 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 501 | {
"catchline": "General Rule",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-502 | court-rule | il | Rule 502. Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product; Limitations on Waiver | Rule 502.
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE AND WORK PRODUCT; LIMITATIONS ON
WAIVER
The following provisions apply, in the circumstances set out, to disclosure of a communication
or information covered by the attorney-client privilege or work-product protection.
(a) Disclosure Made in an Illinois Proceeding or to ... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/85257ebf-f63d-4b33-b135-194ea95868da/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:03.512998+00:00 | Rule 502 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 502 | {
"catchline": "Attorney-Client Privilege and Work Product; Limitations on Waiver",
"history_note": "Adopted November 28, 2012, eff. January 1, 2013",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/... | |
il-evidence_rule-601 | court-rule | il | Rule 601. General Rule of Competency | GENERAL RULE OF COMPETENCY
Every person is competent to be a witness, except as otherwise provided by these rules, by
other rules prescribed by the Supreme Court, or by statute.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/2e318533-61e5-4828-97cb-fd73f777b883/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:04.948376+00:00 | Rule 601 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 601 | {
"catchline": "General Rule of Competency",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-602 | court-rule | il | Rule 602. Lack of Personal Knowledge | LACK OF PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE
A witness may not testify to a matter unless evidence is introduced sufficient to support a
finding that the witness has personal knowledge of the matter. Evidence to prove personal
knowledge may, but need not, consist of the witness’ own testimony. This rule is subject to the
provisions ... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/a537449e-5742-4994-a32f-e443df47bf1b/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:06.376514+00:00 | Rule 602 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 602 | {
"catchline": "Lack of Personal Knowledge",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-603 | court-rule | il | Rule 603. Oath or Affirmation | OATH OR AFFIRMATION
Before testifying, every witness shall be required to declare that the witness will testify
truthfully, by oath or affirmation, administered in a form calculated to awaken the witness’
conscience and impress the witness’ mind with the duty to do so.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1,... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/38d09cd2-2a97-4f0d-b5db-bd4e246594ad/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:07.791737+00:00 | Rule 603 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 603 | {
"catchline": "Oath or Affirmation",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-604 | court-rule | il | Rule 604. Interpreters | INTERPRETERS
An interpreter is subject to the provisions of these rules relating to qualification as an expert
and the administration of an oath or affirmation to make a true translation.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/37de059a-64fb-4f2e-b994-76b95ddbca19/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:09.196037+00:00 | Rule 604 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 604 | {
"catchline": "Interpreters",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-605 | court-rule | il | Rule 605. Competency of Judge as Witness | COMPETENCY OF JUDGE AS WITNESS
The judge presiding at the trial may not testify in that trial as a witness. No objection need be
made in order to preserve the point.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/63d38b8b-aed6-4226-bda3-ab638b1a95fe/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:10.602452+00:00 | Rule 605 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 605 | {
"catchline": "Competency of Judge as Witness",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-606 | court-rule | il | Rule 606. Competency of Juror as Witness | COMPETENCY OF JUROR AS WITNESS
(a) At the Trial. A member of the jury may not testify as a witness before that jury in the trial
of the case in which the juror is sitting. If the juror is called so to testify, the opposing party shall
be afforded an opportunity to object out of the presence of the jury.
(b) Inq... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/521e7b0c-fd1e-4625-b139-0496ae2fea0c/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:12.016292+00:00 | Rule 606 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 606 | {
"catchline": "Competency of Juror as Witness",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-607 | court-rule | il | Rule 607. Who May Impeach | Rule 607.
WHO MAY IMPEACH
The credibility of a witness may be attacked by any party, including the party calling the
witness, except that the credibility of a witness may be attacked by the party calling the witness by
means of a prior inconsistent statement only upon a showing of affirmative damage. The foregoing
e... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/39e0b129-d7bf-42f3-ac95-06d0271b2b5a/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:13.424622+00:00 | Rule 607 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 607 | {
"catchline": "Who May Impeach",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-608 | court-rule | il | Rule 608. Evidence of Character of Witness for Truthfulness or Untruthfulness | EVIDENCE OF CHARACTER OF WITNESS FOR TRUTHFULNESS OR
UNTRUTHFULNESS
The credibility of a witness may be attacked or supported by evidence in the form of opinion
or reputation, but subject to these limitations: (1) the evidence may refer only to character for
truthfulness or untruthfulness, and (2) evidence of truth... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/be6cfda2-1a28-4756-84a4-2b71841e9733/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:14.843514+00:00 | Rule 608 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 608 | {
"catchline": "Evidence of Character of Witness for Truthfulness or Untruthfulness",
"history_note": "Amended January 6, 2015, eff. immediately",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-609 | court-rule | il | Rule 609. Impeachment by Evidence of Conviction of Crime | Rule 609.
IMPEACHMENT BY EVIDENCE OF CONVICTION OF CRIME
(a) General Rule. For the purpose of attacking the credibility of a witness, evidence that the
witness has been convicted of a crime, except on a plea of nolo contendere, is admissible but only
if the crime, (1) was punishable by death or imprisonment in exc... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/b7f08c66-3203-462b-81d9-223b031cb41a/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:16.277453+00:00 | Rule 609 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 609 | {
"catchline": "Impeachment by Evidence of Conviction of Crime",
"history_note": "Comment amended January 6, 2015, eff. immediately",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-610 | court-rule | il | Rule 610. Religious Beliefs or Opinions | Rule 610.
RELIGIOUS BELIEFS OR OPINIONS
Evidence of the beliefs or opinions of a witness on matters of religion is not admissible for the
purpose of showing that by reason of their nature the witness’ credibility is impaired or enhanced.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/ec68a899-7b3d-40b4-b43c-4608096a93a4/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:17.710197+00:00 | Rule 610 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 610 | {
"catchline": "Religious Beliefs or Opinions",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-611 | court-rule | il | Rule 611. Mode and Order of Interrogation and Presentation | Rule 611.
MODE AND ORDER OF INTERROGATION AND
PRESENTATION
(a) Control by Court. The court shall exercise reasonable control over the mode and order of
interrogating witnesses and presenting evidence so as to (1) make the interrogation and
presentation effective for the ascertainment of the truth, (2) avoid needles... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/d26ea60b-1f7d-4f9f-8647-736afc73012b/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:10.339908+00:00 | Rule 611 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 611 | {
"catchline": "Mode and Order of Interrogation and Presentation",
"history_note": "Amended October 15, 2015, eff. immediately",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-612 | court-rule | il | Rule 612. Writing Used to Refresh Memory | WRITING USED TO REFRESH MEMORY
If a witness uses a writing to refresh memory for the purpose of testifying, either—
(1) while testifying, or
(2) before testifying, an adverse party is entitled to have the writing produced at the hearing,
to inspect it, to cross-examine the witness thereon, and to ... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/562b29d3-138a-47d9-9608-8a84cdec760a/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:11.753491+00:00 | Rule 612 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 612 | {
"catchline": "Writing Used to Refresh Memory",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-613 | court-rule | il | Rule 613. Prior Statements of Witnesses | Rule 613.
PRIOR STATEMENTS OF WITNESSES
(a) Examining Witness Concerning Prior Statement. In examining a witness concerning a
prior statement made by the witness, whether written or not, the statement need not be shown nor
its contents disclosed to the witness at that time, but on request the same shall be shown or... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/69abf6ac-fe2e-40bd-803e-747a7d77da89/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:38:49.162343+00:00 | Rule 613 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 613 | {
"catchline": "Prior Statements of Witnesses",
"history_note": "Amended Sept. 17, 2019, eff. immediately",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-614 | court-rule | il | Rule 614. Calling and Interrogation of Witnesses by Court | CALLING AND INTERROGATION OF WITNESSES BY COURT
(a) Calling by Court. The court may, on its own motion or at the suggestion of a party, call
witnesses, and all parties are entitled to cross-examine witnesses thus called.
(b) Interrogation by Court. The court may interrogate witnesses, whether called by itself o... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/ff80af5d-7561-49a9-90ca-d33beb6adee6/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:13.173384+00:00 | Rule 614 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 614 | {
"catchline": "Calling and Interrogation of Witnesses by Court",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-615 | court-rule | il | Rule 615. Exclusion of Witnesses | Rule 615.
EXCLUSION OF WITNESSES
At the request of a party the court shall order witnesses excluded so that they cannot hear the
testimony of other witnesses, and it may make the order of its own motion. This rule does not
authorize exclusion of (1) a party who is a natural person, or (2) an officer or employee of ... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/4550797c-cf26-4a8b-91b7-7e51c11a3753/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:14.569353+00:00 | Rule 615 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 615 | {
"catchline": "Exclusion of Witnesses",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-701 | court-rule | il | Rule 701. Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses | Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses
If the witness is not testifying as an expert, the witness’ testimony in the form of opinions or
inferences is limited to those opinions or inferences which are (a) rationally based on the
perception of the witness, and (b) helpful to a clear understanding of the witness’ testimon... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/eb6893c3-d3cd-4d5e-8d12-e3befeff051b/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:15.983766+00:00 | Rule 701 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 701 | {
"catchline": "Opinion Testimony by Lay Witnesses",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-702 | court-rule | il | Rule 702. Testimony by Experts | Rule 702.
TESTIMONY BY EXPERTS
If scientific, technical, or other specialized knowledge will assist the trier of fact to understand
the evidence or to determine a fact in issue, a witness qualified as an expert by knowledge, skill,
experience, training, or education, may testify thereto in the form of an opinion or... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/ad47521f-64d7-4053-a3b9-ef8de0e49842/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:17.399853+00:00 | Rule 702 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 702 | {
"catchline": "Testimony by Experts",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-703 | court-rule | il | Rule 703. Bases of Opinion Testimony by Experts | Rule 703.
BASES OF OPINION TESTIMONY BY EXPERTS
The facts or data in the particular case upon which an expert bases an opinion or inference may
be those perceived by or made known to the expert at or before the hearing. If of a type reasonably
relied upon by experts in the particular field in forming opinions or in... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/3230b357-7bbc-45b6-a8fe-b122c61d8100/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:18.800146+00:00 | Rule 703 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 703 | {
"catchline": "Bases of Opinion Testimony by Experts",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-704 | court-rule | il | Rule 704. Opinion on Ultimate Issue | Rule 704.
OPINION ON ULTIMATE ISSUE
Testimony in the form of an opinion or inference otherwise admissible is not objectionable
because it embraces an ultimate issue to be decided by the trier of fact.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/36412b99-6ad4-48ea-b00a-fec66bf9e55d/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:20.205201+00:00 | Rule 704 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 704 | {
"catchline": "Opinion on Ultimate Issue",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-705 | court-rule | il | Rule 705. Disclosure of Facts or Data Underlying Expert Opinion | Rule 705.
DISCLOSURE OF FACTS OR DATA
UNDERLYING EXPERT OPINION
The expert may testify in terms of opinion or inference and give reasons therefor without first
testifying to the underlying facts or data, unless the court requires otherwise. The expert may in
any event be required to disclose the underlying facts or... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/431a6285-45bc-44b8-b484-f9ddfe0c2597/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:21.615955+00:00 | Rule 705 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 705 | {
"catchline": "Disclosure of Facts or Data Underlying Expert Opinion",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-801 | court-rule | il | Rule 801. Definitions | DEFINITIONS
The following definitions apply under this article:
(a) Statement. A “statement” is (1) an oral or written assertion or (2) nonverbal conduct
of a person, if it is intended by the person as an assertion.
(b) Declarant. A “declarant” is a person who makes a statement.
(c) Hearsay. ... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/915ff3b4-672c-4d61-84ec-de1cc317ea33/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:23.009972+00:00 | Rule 801 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 801 | {
"catchline": "Definitions",
"history_note": "Amended October 15, 2015, eff. immediately",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-802 | court-rule | il | Rule 802. Hearsay Rule | RULE 802.
HEARSAY RULE
Hearsay is not admissible except as provided by these rules, by other rules prescribed by the
Supreme Court, or by statute as provided in Rule 101.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/d766bd65-396e-4091-aed5-06bffa88080f/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:24.401323+00:00 | Rule 802 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 802 | {
"catchline": "Hearsay Rule",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-803 | court-rule | il | Rule 803. Hearsay Exceptions; Availability of Declarant Immaterial | Digitally signed
by Reporter of
Decisions
... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/a7d180dd-943e-4b8e-882d-02a4b3afd7bb/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:25.805741+00:00 | Rule 803 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 803 | {
"catchline": "Hearsay Exceptions; Availability of Declarant Immaterial",
"history_note": "Amended Jan. 25, 2023, eff. immediately",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-804 | court-rule | il | Rule 804. Hearsay Exceptions; Declarant Unavailable | RULE 804.
HEARSAY EXCEPTIONS; DECLARANT UNAVAILABLE
(a) Definition of Unavailability. “Unavailability as a witness” includes situations in which
the declarant–
(1) is exempted by ruling of the court on the ground of privilege from testifying concerning
the subject matter of the declarant’s statement; or... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/1805ae40-c726-481b-a8ed-adf897f140a8/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:27.229421+00:00 | Rule 804 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 804 | {
"catchline": "Hearsay Exceptions; Declarant Unavailable",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-805 | court-rule | il | Rule 805. Hearsay Within Hearsay | RULE 805.
HEARSAY WITHIN HEARSAY
Hearsay included within hearsay is not excluded under the hearsay rule if each part of the
combined statements conforms with an exception to the hearsay rule provided in these rules.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/73957ac0-a4f1-4f55-bd91-38fadc663942/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:28.690250+00:00 | Rule 805 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 805 | {
"catchline": "Hearsay Within Hearsay",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-806 | court-rule | il | Rule 806. Attacking and Supporting Credibility of Declarant | RULE 806.
ATTACKING AND SUPPORTING CREDIBILITY OF DECLARANT
When a hearsay statement, or a statement defined in Rule 801(d)(2)(C), (D), (E), or (F), has
been admitted in evidence, the credibility of the declarant may be attacked, and if attacked may be
supported, by any evidence which would be admissible for those ... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/48c0237b-4932-4d72-9410-eb7e641bb7ae/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:41:50.697933+00:00 | Rule 806 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 806 | {
"catchline": "Attacking and Supporting Credibility of Declarant",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-901 | court-rule | il | Rule 901. Requirement of Authentication or Identification | Rule 901.
REQUIREMENT OF AUTHENTICATION OR IDENTIFICATION
(a) General Provision. The requirement of authentication or identification as a condition
precedent to admissibility is satisfied by evidence sufficient to support a finding that the matter in
question is what its proponent claims.
(b) Illustrations. By ... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/1120c4aa-b30c-473b-929a-5a92ad2a000c/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:30.082240+00:00 | Rule 901 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 901 | {
"catchline": "Requirement of Authentication or Identification",
"history_note": "Amended Sept. 17, 2019, eff. immediately",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-902 | court-rule | il | Rule 902. Self-Authentication | SELF-AUTHENTICATION
Extrinsic evidence of authenticity as a condition precedent to admissibility is not required with
respect to the following:
(1) Domestic Public Documents Under Seal. A document bearing a seal purporting to be
that of the United States, or of any State, district, Commonwealth, territo... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/118bbd2a-5e34-48d9-953c-3a6f5cbab1a5/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:31.484088+00:00 | Rule 902 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 902 | {
"catchline": "Self-Authentication",
"history_note": "Amended Sept. 28, 2018, eff. immediately",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-evidence_rule-903 | court-rule | il | Rule 903. Subscribing Witness' Testimony Unnecessary | SUBSCRIBING WITNESS’ TESTIMONY UNNECESSARY
The testimony of a subscribing witness is not necessary to authenticate a writing unless
required by the laws of the jurisdiction whose laws govern the validity of the writing.
Adopted September 27, 2010, eff. January 1, 2011. | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/d45cdb50-0638-4eff-b32c-92f82ea5d233/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:57:32.901397+00:00 | Rule 903 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Rules of Evidence | Rule 903 | {
"catchline": "Subscribing Witness' Testimony Unnecessary",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts/supreme-court/courts-supreme-court-illinois-rules-of-evidence/"
} | |
il-scr_909 | court-rule | il | 909. Parenting Coordinators | Rule 909. Parenting Coordinators
(a) Each judicial circuit may adopt rules for the conduct of parenting coordination that are
consistent with this Rule, which shall include a clearly delineated process to develop specialized
parenting coordination protocols, screening, procedures, and training in cases involving in... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/52b90dab-dcc5-40c0-9ff6-30b731737000/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:37:15.736115+00:00 | 909 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Supreme Court Rules | 909 | {
"catchline": "Parenting Coordinators",
"history_note": "Adopted May 24, 2023, eff. immediately",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules/supreme-court-rules/"
} | |
il-scr_rule-1-0 | court-rule | il | Rule 1.0. Terminology | Digitally signed
by Reporter of
Decisions
... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/58ae0510-45b9-4852-9272-304ba752eb7f/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:35:41.255138+00:00 | Rule 1.0 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Supreme Court Rules | Rule 1.0 | {
"catchline": "Terminology",
"history_note": "Amended October 15, 2015, eff. January 1, 2016; Comment Amended July 6, 2023",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules/supreme-court-rules/"
} | |
il-scr_rule-1-1 | court-rule | il | Rule 1.1. Competence | RULE 1.1: COMPETENCE
A lawyer shall provide competent representation to a client. Competent representation requires
the legal knowledge, skill, thoroughness and preparation reasonably necessary for the
representation.
Adopted July 1, 2009, effective January 1, 2010.
Comment
Legal Knowledge and Skill
[1] In... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/a6dcb9d0-59c0-4ffd-87b9-d610d8eeac93/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:35:42.661321+00:00 | Rule 1.1 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Supreme Court Rules | Rule 1.1 | {
"catchline": "Competence",
"history_note": "Comment Amended July 6, 2023",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules/supreme-court-rules/"
} | |
il-scr_rule-1-10 | court-rule | il | Rule 1.10. Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule | RULE 1.10: IMPUTATION OF CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: GENERAL RULE
(a) While lawyers are associated in a firm, none of them shall knowingly represent a client
when any one of them practicing alone would be prohibited from doing so by Rules 1.7 or 1.9,
unless the prohibition is based on a personal interest of the prohibit... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/76b61e9e-4b4a-4520-988b-63e09c112048/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:35:55.707442+00:00 | Rule 1.10 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Supreme Court Rules | Rule 1.10 | {
"catchline": "Imputation of Conflicts of Interest: General Rule",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules/supreme-court-rules/"
} | |
il-scr_rule-1-11 | court-rule | il | Rule 1.11. Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employee | RULE 1.11: SPECIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR FORMER AND CURRENT
GOVERNMENT OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEE
(a) Except as law may otherwise expressly permit, a lawyer who has formerly served as a
public officer or employee of the government:
(1) is subject to Rule 1.9(c); and
(2) shall not otherwise represe... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/2f9a6ddd-639f-460e-b295-4bf1c4e37bd5/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:35:57.184110+00:00 | Rule 1.11 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Supreme Court Rules | Rule 1.11 | {
"catchline": "Special Conflicts of Interest for Former and Current Government Officers and Employee",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules/supreme-court-rules/"
} | |
il-scr_rule-1-12 | court-rule | il | Rule 1.12. Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral | RULE 1.12: FORMER JUDGE, ARBITRATOR, MEDIATOR OR OTHER THIRD-
PARTY NEUTRAL
(a) Except as stated in paragraph (d), a lawyer shall not represent anyone in connection with a
matter in which the lawyer participated personally and substantially as a judge or other
adjudicative officer or law clerk to such a person or a... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/a39badb7-74c9-4800-ad6e-bbc0d3f90c56/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:35:58.601252+00:00 | Rule 1.12 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Supreme Court Rules | Rule 1.12 | {
"catchline": "Former Judge, Arbitrator, Mediator or Other Third-Party Neutral",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules/supreme-court-rules/"
} | |
il-scr_rule-1-13 | court-rule | il | Rule 1.13. Organization as Client | RULE 1.13: ORGANIZATION AS CLIENT
(a) A lawyer employed or retained by an organization represents the organization acting
through its duly authorized constituents.
(b) If a lawyer for an organization knows that an officer, employee or other person associated
with the organization is engaged in action, intends t... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/ee53fd6f-06f7-463d-8053-6b63b5f04b0f/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:36:00.025100+00:00 | Rule 1.13 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Supreme Court Rules | Rule 1.13 | {
"catchline": "Organization as Client",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules/supreme-court-rules/"
} | |
il-scr_rule-1-14 | court-rule | il | Rule 1.14. Client With Diminished Capacity | RULE 1.14: CLIENT WITH DIMINISHED CAPACITY
(a) When a client’s capacity to make adequately considered decisions in connection with a
representation is diminished, whether because of minority, mental impairment or for some other
reason, the lawyer shall, as far as reasonably possible, maintain a normal client-lawyer... | https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/resources/8003700e-4292-407a-a4ce-393d25639b81/file | public-domain-government-work | 2026-09-03T05:36:01.431734+00:00 | Rule 1.14 | Illinois Supreme Court | Illinois Supreme Court Rules | Rule 1.14 | {
"catchline": "Client With Diminished Capacity",
"kind": "court-rule",
"file_format": "pdf",
"index_page": "https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/rules/supreme-court-rules/"
} |
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Illinois Case Law
This repo is the COMPLETE state law bundle: opinions, the full statutes and the court rules as separate configs, all in one uniform row format (docketx record v1).
Full text of 200,989 Illinois appellate opinion documents from the public record, sliced from the Free Law Project / CourtListener bulk export of 2026-06-30.
Court coverage (2 court ids, explicit allowlist — never prefix-matched):
ill, illappct.
Lead opinions; documents under 500 characters excluded.
Slice sha256 6be1f5164d4b288d99dea707801a97b0e02892a39c9cdcd3d36234110fcbb84e (also in slice.manifest.json).
Format
Rows follow docketx record v1 (one opinion per line): id, doc_type, jurisdiction, title,
text, source, license, retrieved_at, plus citation, court, date, and extra
(CourtListener opinion/cluster ids, opinion type). The same format is used across every
docketx dataset.
Provenance and license
Judicial opinions are edicts of government: uncopyrightable works of the public domain (Banks v. Manchester, 128 U.S. 244 (1888); Georgia v. Public.Resource.Org, 590 U.S. 255 (2020)). This packaging is released under CC0 1.0. Source: CourtListener bulk export (2026-06-30), Free Law Project — https://free.law. This dataset redistributes public-domain court text; it adds no annotation and asserts no rights.
Load it
from datasets import load_dataset
ds = load_dataset("docketx/us-caselaw-il")
Part of the DocketRouter legal corpora: https://huggingface.co/docketx
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