Judge Evidence Review Guidelines

Summary

In Illinois, judges should review evidence attached to motions at any stage. If a judge refuses, seek clarification or legal advice. Organize and highlight key evidence for effective presentation.

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So for example. if I file a motion in this trial. support case and there is overwhelming documented evidence attached to that motion. The judge doesn't have to look at them because it's not because it's not a pretrial or a hearing I'm not understanding here
Thank you for clarifying your situation. Generally, in Illinois, a judge should review evidence attached to any motion, including documented evidence, regardless of whether it is a pretrial, trial, or hearing.
To help you better:
- Are you asking if the judge must review evidence submitted with a motion outside of a formal hearing or trial?
This will help provide more specific guidance.
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In Illinois, judges are expected to review evidence attached to motions, including documented evidence like bank statements, regardless of whether it is during a hearing, trial, or pretrial.
Would you like information on how to present your evidence effectively to ensure it gets reviewed?
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Sure, here are some tips on presenting your evidence effectively in Illinois:
- Clearly label and organize all documents.
- Provide a cover sheet summarizing the evidence.
- Highlight key portions of bank statements.
- Ensure all documents are legible.
- Submit copies to both the court and the opposing party.
Would you like more detailed information on any of these points?
Well actually the judge. stated. for me to stop submitting evidence because she doesn't even look at them or doesn't care to look at She only views evidence for pretrials and hearings. which doesn't make sense. And being a child support judge is concerning
I understand your concern. In Illinois, judges are generally expected to review evidence attached to motions. If the judge stated she won't review your evidence outside pretrials or hearings, you might consider:
- Requesting clarification from the judge about when and how to submit evidence.
- Consulting with an attorney for advice on addressing this issue.
Would you like more information on how to address this with the court?