The Illinois Judicial Conference (IJC) Remote Access Task Force is asking attorneys to participate in a survey on the implementation of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 45, Remote Appearances in Circuit Court Proceedings.
The survey explores Rule 45 and its role in lawyers’ practices and communities, including local rules, administrative orders, and standing orders related to remote appearances. It also covers experiences with different types of proceedings, deviations from Rule 45, and the impact of remote appearances on clients and legal practice.
The Task Force hopes the survey will help members better understand attorneys’ experiences with remote appearances and identify opportunities to improve consistency and effectiveness across Illinois courts.
Survey responses will also help the Task Force determine what additional support may be needed to strengthen remote court operations.
Judges, clerks, and court administrators are being surveyed through separate stakeholder-specific questionnaires, the IJC said.
Attorneys should complete the survey by June 30, 2026. For questions, please contact Sarah Song (ssong@illinoiscourts.gov) at the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts.
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