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735 ILCS 5/2-1007
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1007)Sec. 2-1007.     Extension of time and continuances.     On good cause shown, in the discretion of the court and on just  terms, additional time may be granted for the doing of any act or the  taking of any step or proceeding prior to judgment.The circumstances, terms and conditions under which continuances may  be granted, the time and manner in which application therefor shall be  made, and the effect thereof, shall be according to rules.  However, in  actions involving building code violations or violations of municipal ordinances  caused by the failure of a building or structure to conform to the minimum  standards of health and safety, the court shall grant a continuance only  upon a written motion by the party seeking the continuance specifying the  reason why such continuance should be granted.It is sufficient cause for the continuance of any action that any  party applying therefor or his or her attorney is a member of either house of  the General Assembly during the time the General Assembly is in session,  or if any party's  attorney is a bona fide member of a religious faith that dictates  that the individual refrain from normal business activity or attend  religious services as a part of the observance of a religious holiday and requests  a continuance to observe such religious holiday when the date of a  scheduled court proceeding conflicts with the date of such holiday,  or if any party  applying therefor or his or her attorney is a delegate to a  State Constitutional Convention during the time the Constitutional  Convention is in session, if the presence of such party is necessary for  the full and fair trial of the action and, in the case of his or her attorney,  if such attorney was retained by such party prior to the time the cause  was set for trial.    (Source: P.A. 84-931.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1007.1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1007.1)Sec. 2-1007.1.     Preference in setting for trial.     (a)  A party who is  an individual and has  reached the age of 70 years shall, upon motion by that party, be entitled  to preference in setting for trial unless the court finds that the party  does not have a substantial interest in the case as a whole.(b) The court may, in its discretion, grant a motion for preference in  setting for trial where a party shows good cause that the interests of  justice will be served by granting a preference in setting for trial.    (Source: P.A. 86-854.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1009
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1009)Sec. 2-1009.     Voluntary dismissal.(a) The plaintiff may, at any time before trial or hearing begins,  upon notice to each party who has appeared or each such party's attorney, and  upon  payment of costs, dismiss his or her action or any part thereof as to any  defendant, without prejudice, by order filed in the cause.(b) The court may hear and decide a motion that has been filed prior to a  motion filed under subsection (a) of this Section when that prior filed motion,  if favorably ruled on by the court, could result in a final disposition of the  cause.(c) After trial or hearing begins, the plaintiff  may dismiss, only on terms fixed by the court (1) upon filing a  stipulation to that effect signed by the defendant, or (2) on motion  specifying the ground for dismissal, which shall be supported by  affidavit or other proof.(d) A dismissal under subsection (a) of this Section does not dismiss a  pending counterclaim or third party complaint.(e) Counterclaimants and third-party plaintiffs may dismiss upon  the  same terms and conditions as plaintiffs.    (Source: P.A. 88-157.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1010
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1010)Sec. 2-1010.         (a) In any action, whether in tort, contract or otherwise,  in which the plaintiff seeks damages for injuries or death by reason of  medical, hospital, or other healing art malpractice, a party may, in lieu  of answering or otherwise pleading, file an affidavit certifying that he or  she was not directly or indirectly involved in the occurrence or  occurrences alleged in the action. In the event such an affidavit is filed,  the court shall order the dismissal of the claim against the certifying  party, except as provided for in subparagraph (b).(b) Any party may oppose the dismissal or move to vacate the order of  dismissal and reinstate the certifying party, provided he or she can show  that the certifying party was directly or indirectly involved in the  occurrence or occurrences alleged in the action.  The party opposing the dismissal may, after the filing of an affidavit  under this Section, have discovery with respect to the involvement or  noninvolvement of the party filing the affidavit, provided that such  discovery is completed within 60 days of the filing of such affidavit.(c) This Section does not apply to or affect any actions pending  at the time of its effective date, but applies to cases filed on or  after its effective date.    (Source: P.A. 84-7.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1011
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1011)Sec. 2-1011.     Deposits with Court.(a) In any action in which any part of the relief sought is a  judgment for a sum of money or a determination by the court as to the  disposition of a sum of money and a party to the action deposits  all or part of that sum with the clerk of the court, the clerk shall  deposit that money in an interest bearing account as provided in this  Section.  When a judgment is entered as to the disposition of the principal  deposited, the court shall also direct disposition of the interest accrued  to the parties as it deems appropriate.(b) Unless otherwise ordered by the court as to a specified deposit or  deposits, all funds so deposited with the court may be intermingled.  The  accounts established by the clerk of the circuit court under this  Section shall be in banks or savings and loan associations doing business  in this State.  The accounts must be insured by an agency of the United  States to the full extent of the amounts held in the accounts.  The clerk  shall keep complete and accurate records of the amounts deposited with the  court in each action and of the accounts containing those deposits.  The  records and accounts shall be subject to audit, as provided by law.  The  clerk shall, upon request of any party in an action in which a sum of money  has been deposited with the court under this Section, furnish to that party  a statement showing the condition of the deposit or of the account containing  the deposit.(c) Payment out of money deposited with the court shall be made only  upon order of the court after a finding that:(1) the order is consistent with the account records     as to the amount involved; and(2) the order correctly identifies affected parties     and specifies to whom payments are to be made and the amount each is to receive.(d) No moneys on deposit under this Section shall be paid out except by a  check of the clerk.(e) Orders to pay out may be made under terms and conditions as the court  may, in its discretion, deem appropriate, subject to the provisions of this  Section.  The orders may be stayed pending appeal upon application under  Supreme Court Rule 305.    (Source: P.A. 86-1329.)
735 ILCS 5/Art. II Pt. 10A heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 PART 10A.      MANDATORY ARBITRATION SYSTEM
735 ILCS 5/2-1001A
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1001A)Sec. 2-1001A. Authorization. The Supreme Court of Illinois, by rule,  may provide for mandatory arbitration of such civil actions as the Court  deems appropriate in order to expedite in a less costly manner any  litigation wherein a party asserts a claim not exceeding $75,000 or any  lesser amount as authorized by the Supreme Court for a particular Circuit,  or a judge of the  circuit court, at a pretrial conference, determines that no greater amount than  that authorized for the Circuit appears to be genuinely in controversy.  (Source: P.A. 102-89, eff. 7-9-21.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1002A
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1002A)Sec. 2-1002A.     Implementation by Supreme Court Rules.     The Supreme  Court shall by rule adopt procedures adapted to each judicial circuit to  implement mandatory arbitration under this Act.    (Source: P.A. 84-844.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1003A
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1003A)Sec. 2-1003A.         Qualification, Appointment, and Compensation of  Arbitrators. The qualification and the method of appointment of  arbitrators shall be prescribed by rule. Arbitrators shall be entitled to  reasonable compensation for their services. Arbitration hearings shall be  conducted by arbitrators sitting in panels of three or of such lesser number  as may be stipulated by the parties.    (Source: P.A. 84-844.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1004A
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1004A)Sec. 2-1004A.     Decision and Award.     Following an arbitration hearing as  prescribed by rule, the arbitrators' decision shall be filed with the  circuit court, together with proof of service on the parties. Within the  time prescribed by rule, any party to the proceeding may file with the  clerk of the court a written notice of the rejection of the award. In case  of such rejection, the parties may, upon payment of appropriate costs and  fees imposed by Supreme Court Rule as a consequence of the rejection,  proceed to trial before a judge or jury.  Costs and fees received by the  clerk of the circuit court pursuant to this Section shall be remitted  within one month after receipt to the State Treasurer for deposit into the  Mandatory Arbitration Fund.    (Source: P.A. 85-408; 85-1007.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1005A
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1005A)Sec. 2-1005A.     Judgment of the Court.     If no rejection of the award is  filed, a judge of the circuit court may enter the award as the judgment  of the court.    (Source: P.A. 84-844.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1006A
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1006A)Sec. 2-1006A.     Uniform Arbitration Act.     The provisions of the Uniform  Arbitration Act shall not be applicable to the proceedings under this  Part 10A of Article II.    (Source: P.A. 84-1308.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1007A
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1007A)Sec. 2-1007A.         The expenses of conducting mandatory arbitration  programs in the circuit court, including arbitrator fees, and the expenses  related to conducting such other alternative dispute resolution programs as may  be authorized by circuit court rule for operation in counties that have  implemented mandatory arbitration, shall be  determined by the Supreme Court and paid from the State Treasury on the  warrant of the Comptroller out of appropriations made for that purpose by  the General Assembly.    (Source: P.A. 89-532, eff. 7-19-96.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1008A
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

Sec. 2-1008A. (Repealed).        (Source: P.A. 85-408. Repealed by P.A. 97-1099, eff. 8-24-12.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1009A
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1009A)Sec. 2-1009A. Filing Fees. In each county authorized by the Supreme  Court to utilize mandatory arbitration, the clerk of the  circuit court shall charge and collect, in addition to any other fees, an  arbitration fee of $8, except in counties with 3,000,000 or more inhabitants  the fee shall be $10, at the time of filing the first pleading, paper  or  other appearance filed by each party in all civil cases, but no additional  fee shall be required if more than one party is represented in a single  pleading, paper or other appearance.  Arbitration fees received by the  clerk of the circuit court pursuant to this Section shall be remitted within  one month after receipt to the State Treasurer for deposit into the  Mandatory Arbitration Fund, a special fund in the State treasury for the  purpose of funding mandatory arbitration programs and such other alternative  dispute resolution programs as may be authorized by circuit court rule for  operation in counties that have implemented mandatory arbitration, with a  separate account  being maintained for each county.  Notwithstanding any other provision of this Section to the contrary, the Mandatory Arbitration Fund may be used  for any  other purpose authorized by the Supreme Court.  (Source: P.A. 94-91, eff. 7-1-05; 94-839, eff. 6-6-06; 95-707, eff. 1-11-08.)
735 ILCS 5/Art. II Pt. 11 heading
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 Part 11.      Trial
735 ILCS 5/2-1101
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1101)Sec. 2-1101. Subpoenas. The clerk of any court in which an action is pending shall, from time  to time, issue subpoenas for those witnesses and to those counties in  the State as may be required by either party. Every clerk who shall  refuse so to do shall be guilty of a petty offense and fined any sum not  to exceed $100. An attorney admitted to practice in the State of Illinois, as an officer of the court, may also issue subpoenas on behalf of the court for witnesses and to counties in a pending action. An order of court is not required to obtain the issuance  by the clerk or by an attorney of a subpoena duces tecum. For good cause shown, the court  on motion may quash or modify any subpoena or, in the case of a subpoena  duces tecum, condition the denial of the motion upon payment in advance  by the person in whose behalf the subpoena is issued of the reasonable  expense of producing any item therein specified.In the event that a party has subpoenaed an expert witness including,  but not limited to physicians or medical providers, and the expert witness  appears in court, and a conflict arises between the party subpoenaing the  expert witness and the expert witness over the fees charged by the expert  witness, the trial court shall be advised of the conflict.  The trial court  shall conduct a hearing subsequent to the testimony of the expert witness  and shall determine the reasonable fee to be paid to the expert witness.       (Source: P.A. 95-1033, eff. 6-1-09.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1102
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1102)Sec. 2-1102.     Examination of adverse party or agent.     Upon the trial of any case any party thereto or any person for whose  immediate benefit the action is prosecuted or defended, or the officers,  directors, managing agents or foreman of any party to the action, may be  called and examined as if under cross-examination at the instance of any  adverse party. The party calling for the examination is not concluded  thereby but may rebut the testimony thus given by countertestimony and  may impeach the witness by proof of prior inconsistent statements.    (Source: P.A. 82-280.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1103
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1103)Sec. 2-1103.     Affidavits.     (a) All affidavits presented to the court  shall be filed with the clerk.(b) If evidence is necessary concerning any fact which according to  law and the practice of the court may now be supplied by affidavit, the  court may, in its discretion, require the evidence to be presented,  wholly or in part, by oral examination of the witnesses in open court  upon notice to all parties not in default, or their attorneys. If the  evidence is presented by oral examination, an adverse party shall have  the right to cross-examination. This Section does not apply to applications  for change of venue on grounds of prejudice.    (Source: P.A. 82-280.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1104
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1104)Sec. 2-1104.     Party need not submit to lie detector.     In the course of  any civil trial or pre-trial proceeding  the court shall not require that the plaintiff or defendant submit to a  polygraphic detection deception test, commonly known as a lie detector  test or require, suggest or request that the plaintiff or defendant  submit to questioning under the effect of thiopental sodium or to any  other test or questioning by means of any chemical substance.    (Source: P.A. 82-280.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1105.1
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1105.1)Sec. 2-1105.1.     Challenge for cause.     Each party may challenge jurors  for cause.  If a prospective juror has a physical impairment, the court  shall consider such prospective juror's ability to perceive and appreciate  the evidence when considering a challenge for cause.    (Source: P.A. 83-461.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1106
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1106)Sec. 2-1106.     Peremptory challenges - Alternate jurors.     (a) Each side  shall be entitled to 5 peremptory challenges. If there is more than one  party on any side, the court may allow each side additional peremptory  challenges, not to exceed 3, on account of each additional party on the  side having the greatest number of parties. Each side shall be allowed  an equal number of peremptory challenges. If the parties on a side are  unable to agree upon the allocation of peremptory challenges among  themselves, the allocation shall be determined by the court.(b) The court may direct that 1 or 2 jurors in addition to the  regular panel be impanelled to serve as alternate jurors. Alternate  jurors, in the sequence in which they are ordered into the jury box,  shall replace jurors who, prior to the time the jury retires to consider  its verdict, become unable to perform their duties. Alternate jurors  shall be drawn in the same manner, have the same qualifications, be  subject to the same examination and challenges, take the same oath, and  have the same functions, powers, facilities, and privileges as the  principal jurors. An alternate juror who does not replace a principal  juror shall be discharged at the time the jury retires to consider its  verdict. If alternate jurors are called each side shall be allowed one  additional peremptory challenge, regardless of the number of alternate  jurors called. The additional peremptory challenge may be used only  against an alternate juror, but any unexercised peremptory challenges  may be used against an alternate juror.    (Source: P.A. 83-707.)
735 ILCS 5/2-1107
2021 Illinois Compiled Statutes|Chapter 735 - CIVIL PROCEDURE|735 ILCS 5/ - Code of Civil Procedure.|Article II - Civil Practice

 (from Ch. 110, par. 2-1107)Sec. 2-1107.         Instructing the jury - Taking instructions and papers to the  jury room.  (a) The court shall give instructions to the jury only in writing,  unless the parties agree otherwise, and only as to the law of the case.  An original and one copy of each instruction asked by any party shall be  tendered to the court. The copies shall be numbered and shall indicate  who tendered them. Copies of instructions given on the court's own  motion or modified by the court shall be so identified. When  instructions are asked which the court refuses to give, the  court shall on the  margin of the original and copy write the word "refused" and shall  write the word "given" on the margin of the original and copy of those  given. The court shall in no case, after instructions are given, clarify,  modify or in any manner explain them to the jury, otherwise than in  writing, unless the parties agree otherwise.(b) The original written instructions given by the court to the jury  shall be taken by the jury to the jury room, and shall be returned by  the jury with its verdict into court. The originals  and copies of all  instructions, whether given, modified or refused, shall be filed as a  part of the proceedings in the cause.(c) At the close of the evidence or at any earlier time during the  trial that the court reasonably directs, any party may tender  instructions and shall at the same time deliver copies thereof to  counsel for other parties. If the number or length of the instructions  tendered is unreasonable, the court after examining the instructions may  require counsel to reduce the number or length thereof. The court shall  hold a conference with counsel to settle the instructions and shall  inform counsel of the court's proposed action thereon prior to the arguments to  the jury. If as a result of the arguments to the jury the court  determines that additional instructions are desirable, the court may after a  further conference with counsel approve additional instructions. The  court shall instruct the jury after the arguments are completed.  Conferences on instructions must be out of the presence of the jury.(d) Papers read or received in evidence, other than depositions, may  be taken by the jury to the jury room for use during the jury's deliberation.    (Source: P.A. 83-707.)