Local Rule No. 12 - Trial (Civil)

12.    Trial (Civil)

12.01    Trial Memorandum

  1. Preparation and Use
  2. In jury cases to assist the court in its voir dire examination of jurors under Supreme Court Rule 234, plaintiff's attorney shall submit to the court at the time the case is called for trial a brief trial memorandum and furnish a copy to opposing counsel who may suggest amendments thereto. The court shall exercise its discretion in its use of the trial memorandum.

  3. Unusual Statutes
  4. If the application or interpretation of a statute or rule of law is deemed of particular significance by counsel for any party, counsel shall call the court's attention to the same in writing either in the trial memorandum or at the pre-trial conference.

12.02    Interrogation of Jurors (Winnebago County)

    Examination of Juror's Profile Cards

  1. Unless prohibited by the trial judge, any pro se litigant or party's attorney in the action may examine the official juror's profile cards of prospective jurors before or during jury interrogation.


Signed:        10/91
Amended:    1/96