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relevance requirement in Illinois

21 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2024 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Illinois courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (18)

CaseFollowedCited
Kunkel v. Waltongreen
ill · 1997 · cited in 5 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2001–2020
2 sentences

2020In addition, the relevance requirement safeguards against “improper and abusive” discovery and acts as an “independent constraint on discovery.” Kunkel, 179 Ill. 2d at 533 .

2020“Although relevant (discoverable) information is defined broadly to encompass not only admissible information but also information calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible information [citation], this definition is not intended as an invitation to invent attenuated chains of possible relevancy.” Carlson, 2016 IL App (2d) 151248, ¶ 37 . ¶ 69 Moreover, “[t]he corollary to the relevance requirement is that the compelled disclosure of highly personal information ‘having no bearing on the issues in the lawsuit’ is an unconstitutional invasion of privacy.” Id. (quoting Kunkel, 179 Ill. 2d a

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The PEOPLE v. Luriegreen
ill · 1968 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020“The constitutional right embodied in the privacy clause of the Illinois Constitution arose from the desire to safeguard against the collection and exploitation of intimate personal information.” Id. ¶ 34; see also Kunkel, 179 Ill. 2d at 538-39 (broad sweep disclosing confidential information unrelated to litigation is unconstitutional and unreasonable); People v. Lurie, 39 Ill. 2d 331, 335 (1968) (unreasonably broad subpoena seeking irrelevant material is unconstitutional); People v. Caballes, 221 Ill. 2d 282, 330-31 (2006) (privacy clause intended to protect violation of personal privacy). ¶

2020“The constitutional right embodied in the privacy clause of the Illinois Constitution arose from the desire to safeguard against the collection and exploitation of intimate personal information.” Id. ¶ 34; see also Kunkel, 179 Ill. 2d at 538-39 (broad sweep disclosing confidential information unrelated to litigation is 24 unconstitutional and unreasonable); People v. Lurie, 39 Ill. 2d 331, 335 (1968) (unreasonably broad subpoena seeking irrelevant material is unconstitutional); People v. Caballes, 221 Ill. 2d 282, 330-31 (2006) (privacy clause intended to protect violation of personal privacy)

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People v. Caballesgreen
ill · 2006 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020“The constitutional right embodied in the privacy clause of the Illinois Constitution arose from the desire to safeguard against the collection and exploitation of intimate personal information.” Id. ¶ 34; see also Kunkel, 179 Ill. 2d at 538-39 (broad sweep disclosing confidential information unrelated to litigation is unconstitutional and unreasonable); People v. Lurie, 39 Ill. 2d 331, 335 (1968) (unreasonably broad subpoena seeking irrelevant material is unconstitutional); People v. Caballes, 221 Ill. 2d 282, 330-31 (2006) (privacy clause intended to protect violation of personal privacy). ¶

2020“The constitutional right embodied in the privacy clause of the Illinois Constitution arose from the desire to safeguard against the collection and exploitation of intimate personal information.” Id. ¶ 34; see also Kunkel, 179 Ill. 2d at 538-39 (broad sweep disclosing confidential information unrelated to litigation is 24 unconstitutional and unreasonable); People v. Lurie, 39 Ill. 2d 331, 335 (1968) (unreasonably broad subpoena seeking irrelevant material is unconstitutional); People v. Caballes, 221 Ill. 2d 282, 330-31 (2006) (privacy clause intended to protect violation of personal privacy)

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Manns v. Briellgreen
illappct · 2004 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007See Manns, 349 Ill.App.3d at 361 , 285 Ill.Dec. 108 , 811 N.E.2d at 352 (court does not have discretion to order discovery of information not meeting threshold requirement of relevance to matter actually at issue in the case).

2007See Manns, 349 Ill.

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United States Testing Company, Inc. v. National Labor Relations Boardgreen
cadc · 1999 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2018–2019
2 sentences

2019The relevance standard for information requests is “a liberal discovery-type standard, under which the requested information need only be relevant to the union in its negotiations.” United States Testing Co. v. National Labor Relations Board, 160 F.3d 14, 19 (D.C.

2018The relevance standard for information requests is "a liberal discovery-type standard, under which the requested information need only be relevant to the union in its negotiations." United States Testing Co. v. National Labor Relations Board , 160 F.3d 14 , 19 (D.C.

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People v. Jonesgreen
ill · 1991 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The State asserts that, when defendant was sentenced, Illinois courts already recognized the relevance of the factors found in section 5-4.5-105(a): (1) a defendant’s youth, with all its attendant characteristics, at the time of the offense (People v. Holman, 2017 IL 120655, ¶ 44 , overruled on other grounds, People v. Wilson, 2023 IL 127666, ¶ 42 (“We have long held that age is not just a chronological fact but a multifaceted set of attributes that carry constitutional significance.”); People v. Miller, 202 Ill. 2d 328, 341-42 (2002) (recognizing youth as mitigating because of juvenile defend

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People v. Ruizgreen
ill · 1989 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The State asserts that, when defendant was sentenced, Illinois courts already recognized the relevance of the factors found in section 5-4.5-105(a): (1) a defendant’s youth, with all its attendant characteristics, at the time of the offense (People v. Holman, 2017 IL 120655, ¶ 44 , overruled on other grounds, People v. Wilson, 2023 IL 127666, ¶ 42 (“We have long held that age is not just a chronological fact but a multifaceted set of attributes that carry constitutional significance.”); People v. Miller, 202 Ill. 2d 328, 341-42 (2002) (recognizing youth as mitigating because of juvenile defend

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People v. Wilsongreen
ill · 2023 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The State asserts that, when defendant was sentenced, Illinois courts already recognized the relevance of the factors found in section 5-4.5-105(a): (1) a defendant’s youth, with all its attendant characteristics, at the time of the offense (People v. Holman, 2017 IL 120655, ¶ 44 , overruled on other grounds, People v. Wilson, 2023 IL 127666, ¶ 42 (“We have long held that age is not just a chronological fact but a multifaceted set of attributes that carry constitutional significance.”); People v. Miller, 202 Ill. 2d 328, 341-42 (2002) (recognizing youth as mitigating because of juvenile defend

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People v. Maxwellgreen
ill · 1996 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The State asserts that, when defendant was sentenced, Illinois courts already recognized the relevance of the factors found in section 5-4.5-105(a): (1) a defendant’s youth, with all its attendant characteristics, at the time of the offense (People v. Holman, 2017 IL 120655, ¶ 44 , overruled on other grounds, People v. Wilson, 2023 IL 127666, ¶ 42 (“We have long held that age is not just a chronological fact but a multifaceted set of attributes that carry constitutional significance.”); People v. Miller, 202 Ill. 2d 328, 341-42 (2002) (recognizing youth as mitigating because of juvenile defend

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People v. Peeplesgreen
ill · 2002 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The State asserts that, when defendant was sentenced, Illinois courts already recognized the relevance of the factors found in section 5-4.5-105(a): (1) a defendant’s youth, with all its attendant characteristics, at the time of the offense (People v. Holman, 2017 IL 120655, ¶ 44 , overruled on other grounds, People v. Wilson, 2023 IL 127666, ¶ 42 (“We have long held that age is not just a chronological fact but a multifaceted set of attributes that carry constitutional significance.”); People v. Miller, 202 Ill. 2d 328, 341-42 (2002) (recognizing youth as mitigating because of juvenile defend

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People v. Millergreen
ill · 2002 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The State asserts that, when defendant was sentenced, Illinois courts already recognized the relevance of the factors found in section 5-4.5-105(a): (1) a defendant’s youth, with all its attendant characteristics, at the time of the offense (People v. Holman, 2017 IL 120655, ¶ 44 , overruled on other grounds, People v. Wilson, 2023 IL 127666, ¶ 42 (“We have long held that age is not just a chronological fact but a multifaceted set of attributes that carry constitutional significance.”); People v. Miller, 202 Ill. 2d 328, 341-42 (2002) (recognizing youth as mitigating because of juvenile defend

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People v. Townsgreen
ill · 1998 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The State asserts that, when defendant was sentenced, Illinois courts already recognized the relevance of the factors found in section 5-4.5-105(a): (1) a defendant’s youth, with all its attendant characteristics, at the time of the offense (People v. Holman, 2017 IL 120655, ¶ 44 , overruled on other grounds, People v. Wilson, 2023 IL 127666, ¶ 42 (“We have long held that age is not just a chronological fact but a multifaceted set of attributes that carry constitutional significance.”); People v. Miller, 202 Ill. 2d 328, 341-42 (2002) (recognizing youth as mitigating because of juvenile defend

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The People v. Adkinsgreen
ill · 1968 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
2 sentences

2024The State asserts that, when defendant was sentenced, Illinois courts already recognized the relevance of the factors found in section 5-4.5-105(a): (1) a defendant’s youth, with all its attendant characteristics, at the time of the offense (People v. Holman, 2017 IL 120655, ¶ 44 , overruled on other grounds, People v. Wilson, 2023 IL 127666, ¶ 42 (“We have long held that age is not just a chronological fact but a multifaceted set of attributes that carry constitutional significance.”); People v. Miller, 202 Ill. 2d 328, 341-42 (2002) (recognizing youth as mitigating because of juvenile defend

2024The State asserts that, when defendant was sentenced, Illinois courts already recognized the relevance of the factors found in section 5-4.5-105(a): (1) a defendant’s youth, with all its attendant characteristics, at the time of the offense (People v. Holman, 2017 IL 120655, ¶ 44 , overruled on other grounds, People v. Wilson, 2023 IL 127666, ¶ 42 (“We have long held that age is not just a chronological fact but a multifaceted set of attributes that carry constitutional significance.”); People v. Miller, 202 Ill. 2d 328, 341-42 (2002) (recognizing youth as mitigating because of juvenile defend

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People v. Wilsongreen
ill · 1991 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2024–2024
1 sentence

2024The State asserts that, when defendant was sentenced, Illinois courts already recognized the relevance of the factors found in section 5-4.5-105(a): (1) a defendant’s youth, with all its attendant characteristics, at the time of the offense (People v. Holman, 2017 IL 120655, ¶ 44 , overruled on other grounds, People v. Wilson, 2023 IL 127666, ¶ 42 (“We have long held that age is not just a chronological fact but a multifaceted set of attributes that carry constitutional significance.”); People v. Miller, 202 Ill. 2d 328, 341-42 (2002) (recognizing youth as mitigating because of juvenile defend

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People v. Mayberrygreen
illappct · 2020 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023People v. Mayberry, 2020 IL App (1st) 181806, ¶ 39 (citing People v. Kirchner, 194 Ill. 2d 502, 539 (2000)).

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People v. Jacksongreen
ill · 2021 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Jackson, 2021 IL 124818, ¶ 34 (“critical inquiry is simply whether there is sufficient similarity between the misconduct at issue in the present case and the misconduct showing in other cases”).

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People v. Kirchnergreen
ill · 2000 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023People v. Mayberry, 2020 IL App (1st) 181806, ¶ 39 (citing People v. Kirchner, 194 Ill. 2d 502, 539 (2000)).

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Middlecoff v. Leofantigreen
illappct · 1971 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1975–1975
1 sentence

1975(Middlecoff v. Leofanti, 133 Ill.App.2d 822, 826 (1971).) Although these cases specifically concern rights of natural parents, the instant distinction of petitioner being an adoptive parent does not negate the relevance of the rule of law.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Carlson v. Jerousek green
illappct · 2016
2 sentences

2020“Although relevant (discoverable) information is defined broadly to encompass not only admissible information but also information calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible information [citation], this definition is not intended as an invitation to invent attenuated chains of possible relevancy.” Carlson, 2016 IL App (2d) 151248, ¶ 37 . ¶ 69 Moreover, “[t]he corollary to the relevance requirement is that the compelled disclosure of highly personal information ‘having no bearing on the issues in the lawsuit’ is an unconstitutional invasion of privacy.” Id. (quoting Kunkel, 179 Ill. 2d a

2020“Although relevant (discoverable) information is defined broadly to encompass not only admissible information but also information calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible information [citation], this definition is not intended as an invitation to invent attenuated chains of possible relevancy.” Carlson, 2016 IL App (2d) 151248, ¶ 37 . ¶ 69 Moreover, “[t]he corollary to the relevance requirement is that the compelled disclosure of highly personal information ‘having no bearing on the issues in the lawsuit’ is an unconstitutional invasion of privacy.” Id. (quoting Kunkel, 179 Ill. 2d a

22020–2020
Regency Commercial Associates, LLC v. Lopax, Inc. green
illappct · 2007
2 sentences

2014Id.

2014Id.

22014–2014
People v. Holman red
ill · 2017
1 sentence

2024The State asserts that, when defendant was sentenced, Illinois courts already recognized the relevance of the factors found in section 5-4.5-105(a): (1) a defendant’s youth, with all its attendant characteristics, at the time of the offense (People v. Holman, 2017 IL 120655, ¶ 44 , overruled on other grounds, People v. Wilson, 2023 IL 127666, ¶ 42 (“We have long held that age is not just a chronological fact but a multifaceted set of attributes that carry constitutional significance.”); People v. Miller, 202 Ill. 2d 328, 341-42 (2002) (recognizing youth as mitigating because of juvenile defend

12024–2024
Holmes v. State green
nev · 2013
2 sentences

2024The relevance inquiry then shifts to a balancing of probative value against unfair prejudice. “[W]hen such a nexus exists, the probative value of defendant-authored rap lyrics is not substantially outweighed by unfair prejudice because the usefulness of the lyrics to the jury is not substantially overcome by their inflammatory character as propensity evidence.” Id. at 566 (citing Holmes, 306 P.3d at 420 ). ¶ 95 When it considered these principles alongside the defendant’s rap lyrics, the reviewing court concluded that while the defendant’s rap lyrics include “some thematic elements native to 3

2024The relevance inquiry then shifts to a balancing of probative value against unfair prejudice. “[W]hen such a nexus exists, the probative value of defendant-authored rap lyrics is not substantially outweighed by unfair prejudice because the usefulness of the lyrics to the jury is not substantially overcome by their inflammatory character as propensity evidence.” Id. at 566 (citing Holmes, 306 P.3d at 420 ). ¶ 95 When it considered these principles alongside the defendant’s rap lyrics, the reviewing court concluded that while the defendant’s rap lyrics include “some thematic elements native to 3

12024–2024
People v. De La Paz green
ill · 2003
1 sentence

2021He disputes that Carpenter created a “new rule.” Id.

12021–2021
People v. Luedemann green
illappct · 2005
2 sentences

2005While the dissent professes that "[t]he majority's geometrical analysis of this encounter is lost on me" (op. 293 Ill.Dec. at 403 , 828 N.E.2d at 373 ), it explains the relevance of these factors a short time later.

2005While the dissent professes that "[t]he majority's geometrical analysis of this encounter is lost on me" (op. 293 Ill.Dec. at 403 , 828 N.E.2d at 373 ), it explains the relevance of these factors a short time later.

12005–2005
Best v. Taylor MacHine Works green
ill · 1997
2 sentences

2001Specifically, we held that the mandatory consent procedures set forth in section 2-1003(a) circumvented the relevance requirement found in Supreme Court Rule 201(b)(1) (166 Ill.2d R. 201(b)(1)), which provides that during discovery a party must fully disclose "any matter relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action." We held that the disclosure mandated by section 2-1003(a) was "described in the broadest possible terms" ( Kunkel, 179 Ill.2d at 532 , 228 Ill.Dec. 626 , 689 N.E.2d 1047 ), requiring "maximum disclosure" ( Best, 179 Ill.2d at 444-45 , 228 Ill.

2001Specifically, we held that the mandatory consent procedures set forth in section 2-1003(a) circumvented the relevance requirement found in Supreme Court Rule 201(b)(1) (166 Ill.2d R. 201(b)(1)), which provides that during discovery a party must fully disclose "any matter relevant to the subject matter involved in the pending action." We held that the disclosure mandated by section 2-1003(a) was "described in the broadest possible terms" ( Kunkel, 179 Ill.2d at 532 , 228 Ill.Dec. 626 , 689 N.E.2d 1047 ), requiring "maximum disclosure" ( Best, 179 Ill.2d at 444-45 , 228 Ill.

12001–2001
People v. Richardson green
ill · 1988
1 sentence

1994(Richardson, 123 Ill. 2d at 361-62 .) Maples’ testimony meets the relevance requirement because it reflected upon defendant’s violent character.

11994–1994
People v. Tate green
ill · 1981
2 sentences

1994(Tate, 87 Ill. 2d at 143 .) This standard is a relevance standard defined in terms of the strength of the connection between the crimes, of which similarity is but one factor.

1994This court found that the other-crimes evidence was inadmissible because there was no "substantial and meaningful link" between the other-crimes evidence and the charged crime. ( Tate, 87 Ill.2d at 143 , 57 Ill.Dec. 572 , 429 N.E.2d 470 .) This standard is a relevance standard defined in terms of the strength of the connection between the crimes, of which similarity is but one factor.

11994–1994
Quilico v. Union Oil Co. of California green
illappct · 1978
1 sentence

1981App. 3d 87 , 374 N.E.2d 219 .) We note, however, that the defendants have not shown the relevance of this principle of law to their case.

11981–1981

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (4) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1003 (3)

Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.

Where else courts name it

TX 61 (1998–2025) CA 43 (1963–2026) GA 26 (1988–2025) IL 21 (1975–2024) WA 20 (1987–2026) PA 16 (2003–2025) NJ 15 (1973–2024) OR 13 (1981–2021) NC 11 (1989–2019) MA 11 (1980–2018) UT 11 (2002–2026) FL 10 (1978–2019) DC 10 (1996–2021) MO 9 (1921–2023) MD 9 (1979–2025) CT 9 (1994–2025) ID 8 (1977–2023) OH 8 (2005–2025) WI 6 (1977–2025) AZ 5 (2000–2015) IN 5 (1974–2007) CO 4 (1993–2025) IA 4 (2010–2017) MN 4 (1997–2008) DE 4 (1997–2007) MI 4 (2001–2026) NE 4 (1992–2019) VA 4 (1994–2025) KS 4 (2009–2026) MS 4 (2001–2024) AL 3 (1991–1999) KY 3 (2016–2025) AK 3 (1981–2020) VT 3 (1988–2003) TN 3 (1988–2019) NH 2 (1995–2016) NY 2 (1985–2018) LA 2 (1988–2001) WY 2 (1999–2017) HI 2 (2000–2020)

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