Case Management Order (Law Division)

CASEMANAGEMENT ORDER. This form is used in the Madison County Circuit Court, Third Judicial Circuit of Illinois to establish a structured timeline for pretrial proceedings in a civil case. Issued during a case management conference pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 218, the order sets deadlines for various discovery tasks, including the exchange of written discovery requests and responses under Rules 213(a) and 214. It also outlines the timeline for depositions of parties, lay witnesses, and expert witnesses, requiring both plaintiffs and defendants to disclose their expert witnesses and make them available for deposition within specified time frames. The order mandates that dispositive motions (motions that could resolve the case before trial) be filed no later than 45 days before trial unless otherwise permitted. The document also schedules key court dates, including the pre-trial conference and trial (jury or non-jury), and may contain other procedural instructions relevant to the case. www.FormsWorkflow.com