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timeliness requirement in Illinois

49 Illinois opinions name it 2 courts 1975–2026 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 (10)

CaseFollowedCited
In Re Leonard R.green
illappct · 2004 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007The timeliness requirement in subsection (c) of Rule 306 applies in the same way to all petitions filed pursuant to all subsections of Rule 306(a) except subsection (a)(5), which is governed by subsection (b). 210 Ill. 2d R. 306(c); see also Leonard R., 351 Ill.

2007The timeliness requirement in subsection (c) of Rule 306 applies in the same way to all petitions filed pursuant to all subsections of Rule 306(a) except subsection (a)(5), which is governed by subsection (b) . 210 Ill. 2d R. 306(c); see also Leonard R., 351 Ill.

22
People v. Lylesgreen
ill · 2005 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007I do not believe that the appellate court can create a common-law exception to the timeliness requirement of Rule 606(b), as we clearly do not have the power to excuse noncompliance with our supreme court's rules (Lyles, 217 Ill. 2d at 216 (appellate court does not have the authority to excuse compliance with filing requirements of the supreme court rules governing appeals); Flowers, 208 Ill. 2d at 308-09 ).

2007I do not believe that the appellate court can create a common-law exception to the timeliness requirement of Rule 606(b), as we clearly do not have the power to excuse noncompliance with our supreme court’s rules (Lyles, 217 Ill. 2d at 216 (appellate court does not have the authority to excuse compliance with filing requirements of the supreme court rules governing appeals); Flowers, 208 Ill. 2d at 308-09 ).

22
Employers Insurance v. Ehlco Liquidating Trustgreen
ill · 1999 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2002–2002
2 sentences

2002See Ehlco, 186 Ill. 2d at 157 (in determining whether a declaratory judgment action was timely, the court gave consideration to (1) the time period from the date of the insurer’s notice of the lawsuit to the date the declaratory judgment action was filed and (2) whether the underlying action was resolved by final judgment or settlement).

2002See Ehlco , 186 Ill. 2d at 157 (in determining whether a declaratory judgment action was timely, the court gave consideration to (1) the time period from the date of the insurer's notice of the lawsuit to the date the declaratory judgment action was filed and (2) whether the underlying action was resolved by final judgment or settlement).

22
People v. Hollowaygreen
ill · 1981 · cited in 2 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
2 sentences

1998See People v. Holloway, 86 Ill.2d 78, 91 , 55 Ill.Dec. 546 , 426 N.E.2d 871 (1981) (the principle that issues not raised in the trial court are generally waived on appeal applies to the State as well as to the defendant in a criminal case).

1998See People v. Holloway, 86 Ill.2d 78, 91 , 55 Ill.Dec. 546 , 426 N.E.2d 871 (1981) (the principle that issues not raised in the trial court are generally waived on appeal applies to the State as well as to the defendant in a criminal case).

22
People v. Boclairgreen
ill · 2002 · cited in 7 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2003–2013
2 sentences

2004The supreme court further opined that the State could or should waive the timeliness bar where warranted: "If an untimely petition demonstrates that a defendant suffered a deprivation of constitutional magnitude, a dutiful prosecutor may waive that procedural defect during the second stage of the post-conviction proceedings." Boclair , 202 Ill. 2d at 101-02 .

2004The supreme corut further opined that the State could or should waive the timeliness bar where warranted: “If an untimely petition demonstrates that a defendant suffered a deprivation of constitutional magnitude, a dutiful prosecutor may waive that procedural defect during the second stage of the post-conviction proceedings.” Boclair, 202 Ill. 2d at 101-02 .

17
People v. Westgreen
ill · 1999 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
1 sentence

2021Because we dispose of defendant’s claim on the merits, we decline to address this argument. - 16 - No. 1-19-2008 ¶ 45 Decisions as to which witnesses to call or what evidence to present are viewed as matters of trial strategy and “generally immune from claims of ineffective assistance of counsel.” People v. West, 187 Ill. 2d 418, 432 (1999).

11
Grissom v. Board of Educationgreen
ill · 1979 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2014–2014
1 sentence

2014Grissom v. Board of Education of Buckley-Loda Community School District No. 8, 75 Ill. 2d 314, 324 (1979).

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People v. Turnergreen
illappct · 2012 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2013–2013
2 sentences

2013Turner, 2012 IL App (2d) 100819, ¶¶ 42, 43 . ¶ 21 The Turner court noted that in Boclair, this court held the Act’s timeliness requirement can be procedurally defaulted by the State.

2013Turner, 2012 IL App (2d) 100819, ¶ 41 (citing Boclair, 202 Ill. 2d at 98 ).

11
Eychaner v. Grossgreen
ill · 2002 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2012–2012
1 sentence

2012Knox College, 88 Ill. 2d at 416-17 ; Eychaner v. Gross, 202 Ill. 2d 228, 251 (2002) (we defer to the findings of a trial court unless they are against the manifest weight of the evidence). ¶ 54 In this case, the court did not hear any evidence on the timeliness of the claim against the 2005 loan to USAF or make any findings in that regard.

11
People v. Pinkonslygreen
ill · 2003 · cited in 1 Illinois opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
1 sentence

2008Pinkonsly, 207 Ill. 2d at 564.

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Illinois. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (32)

CaseCitedYears
Jiffy Lube International, Inc. v. Agarwal green
illappct · 1996
2 sentences

2010Jiffy Lube International, Inc. v. Agarwal, 277 Ill.App.3d at 727 , 214 Ill.

2010Jiffy Lube International, Inc. v. Agarwal, 277 Ill.

32010–2010
People v. Perkins green
illappct · 2006
2 sentences

2008Post-conviction counsel violated Rule 651(c) because the record demonstrated he did not understand the filing deadline in the Act or the exception to the timeliness bar for lack of culpable negligence in the late filing. 367 Ill.

2008Postconviction counsel violated Rule 651(c) because the record demonstrated he did not understand the filing deadline in the Act or the exception to the timeliness bar for lack of culpable negligence in the late filing. 367 Ill.App.3d at 906-08 , 306 Ill.Dec. 83 , 856 N.E.2d 1178 .

22008–2008
People v. MacArthur green
illappct · 2000
2 sentences

2007Although Supreme Court Rule 606(b) (188 Ill. 2d R. 606(b)) generally sets forth the methods to invoke this court's appellate jurisdiction, in MacArthur this court characterized revestment as "an exception to the timeliness requirement[s] of Rule 606(b)." MacArthur, 313 Ill.

2007Although Supreme Court Rule 606(b) (188 Ill. 2d R. 606(b)) generally sets forth the methods to invoke this court’s appellate jurisdiction, in MacArthur this court characterized revestment as “an exception to the timeliness requirement[s] of Rule 606(b).” MacArthur, 313 Ill.

22007–2007
People v. Flowers green
ill · 2004
2 sentences

2007I do not believe that the appellate court can create a common-law exception to the timeliness requirement of Rule 606(b), as we clearly do not have the power to excuse noncompliance with our supreme court's rules (Lyles, 217 Ill. 2d at 216 (appellate court does not have the authority to excuse compliance with filing requirements of the supreme court rules governing appeals); Flowers, 208 Ill. 2d at 308-09 ).

2007I do not believe that the appellate court can create a common-law exception to the timeliness requirement of Rule 606(b), as we clearly do not have the power to excuse noncompliance with our supreme court’s rules (Lyles, 217 Ill. 2d at 216 (appellate court does not have the authority to excuse compliance with filing requirements of the supreme court rules governing appeals); Flowers, 208 Ill. 2d at 308-09 ).

22007–2007
People v. Maxwell green
illappct · 1995
2 sentences

2001Maxwell, 272 Ill.

2001Maxwell , 272 Ill.

22001–2001
The People v. Catalano green
ill · 1963
2 sentences

2001Defendant contends that the supreme court, in Catalano , 29 Ill. 2d at 203 , set out a timeliness test for determining whether a motion to withdraw a jury waiver should be granted and that the trial court here abused its discretion in failing to apply that test in ruling on defendant's motion to withdraw his waiver.

2001In Catalano , 29 Ill. 2d at 203 , the court stated that the question of whether a defendant's motion for withdrawal of a jury waiver is timely made "involves the question of whether such motion may be made after the commencement of the trial and it also involves the question whether such motion, although made prior to the actual commencement of trial, was made at a time when the granting thereof would result in delay of the trial, would impede justice or prejudice the State, or would inconvenience the witnesses." We find that the supreme court, in Catalano , was not enunciating a timeliness te

22001–2001
Carver v. Adams County Sheriff Nall neutral
illappct · 1998
2 sentences

1999Thus, the appellate court correctly reasoned that an applicable exception to this timeliness requirement must exist for her to prevail. 299 Ill.App.3d at 813 , 233 Ill.Dec. 906 , 701 N.E.2d 1180 .

1999Thus, the appellate court correctly reasoned that an applicable exception to this timeliness requirement must exist for her to prevail. 299 Ill.App.3d at 813 , 233 Ill.Dec. 906 , 701 N.E.2d 1180 .

21999–1999
In Re Adoption of Kindgren green
illappct · 1989
2 sentences

1993App. 3d 661, 666-67 , 540 N.E.2d 485, 488-89 , which respondent cites, wherein a challenge to the validity of a consent to adoption was involved but. no issue was raised concerning the timeliness of the challenge to the consent for adoption.

1993App.3d 661, 666-67 , 132 Ill.Dec. 745, 748-49 , 540 N.E.2d 485, 488-89 , which respondent cites, wherein a challenge to the validity of a consent to adoption was involved but no issue was raised concerning the timeliness of the challenge to the consent for adoption.

21993–1993
Sarkissian v. Chicago Board of Education green
ill · 2002
1 sentence

2026Id. at 104 . ¶ 26 A judgment is void when the court that entered it lacked personal or subject-matter jurisdiction.

12026–2026
People v. Willis green
illappct · 2025
1 sentence

2025Id. ¶ 30 Parenthetically, we also note that the court did not dismiss Torres’s petition based on - 12 - 1-24-0332 timeliness alone.

12025–2025
People v. Cooper green
ill · 2025
1 sentence

2025In the alternative, the State argued that under Cooper, 2025 IL 130946 , the timeliness requirement was directory and thus automatic dismissal is not appropriate. ¶ 14 The trial court denied defendant’s motion to strike.

12025–2025
People v. Oliver green
illappct · 2021
1 sentence

2022People v. Oliver, 2021 IL App (1st) 181605 , ¶ 19.

12022–2022
In re Parentage of Scarlett Z.-D. green
ill · 2015
1 sentence

2020“To establish equitable estoppel, the party claiming estoppel must demonstrate [among other things] that *** the other party misrepresented or concealed material facts [and that] the other party knew at the time the representations were made that the representations were untrue.” In re Parentage of Scarlett Z.-D., 2015 IL 117904, ¶ 25 . ¶ 24 Defendant correctly recognizes that these principles have been applied in civil cases, but he cites no authority applying them to bar a timeliness challenge to a section 2-1401 petition.

12020–2020
People v. Mingo green
illappct · 2010
1 sentence

2018App. 3d 968 , 344 Ill.Dec. 399 , 936 N.E.2d 1156 (2010) (holding that section 5-9-2 of the Code does not impose a timeliness requirement and the circuit court retains jurisdiction to hear a motion to revoke fines).

12018–2018
People v. Mingo green
illappct · 2010
1 sentence

2018App. 3d 968 , 344 Ill.Dec. 399 , 936 N.E.2d 1156 (2010) (holding that section 5-9-2 of the Code does not impose a timeliness requirement and the circuit court retains jurisdiction to hear a motion to revoke fines).

12018–2018
D'Attomo v. Baumbeck green
illappct · 2015
1 sentence

2015The seller, if he is to invoke a timeliness claim, should expressly state so rather than stand mute or provide only the information - 26 - 2015 IL App (2d) 140865 that he or she chooses.

12015–2015
Jones v. Industrial Commission green
ill · 1999
2 sentences

2013“He filed his request for summons, and exhibited proof of payment for the probable cost of the record, within the 20-day period required by section 19(f)(1).” Id. at 324 .

2013In Jones, though the claimant’s compliance with the sequencing requirement was less than strict, there nevertheless was “no dispute that [he] initiated his appeal in the circuit court in a timely fashion.” Id. at 324 . ¶ 51 These proof-of-payment decisions, which stood firm regarding the timeliness requirement, provide support for the conclusion that under section 19(f)(1), a proceeding for judicial review of a Commission decision is commenced when the request for summons and the proof of payment of the probable cost of the record are file-stamped by the circuit clerk, rather than when they ar

12013–2013
In Re Estate of Wilson green
ill · 2010
1 sentence

2013It went on to conclude, however, that a timeliness challenge could not be successfully asserted in the case before it because, under facts of the case, the petition was timely.” Wilson, 238 Ill. 2d at 559 .

12013–2013
Knox College v. Celotex Corp. green
ill · 1981
1 sentence

2012Knox College, 88 Ill. 2d at 416-17 ; Eychaner v. Gross, 202 Ill. 2d 228, 251 (2002) (we defer to the findings of a trial court unless they are against the manifest weight of the evidence). ¶ 54 In this case, the court did not hear any evidence on the timeliness of the claim against the 2005 loan to USAF or make any findings in that regard.

12012–2012
People v. Lee green
ill · 2003
1 sentence

2008Pinkonsly, 207 Ill. 2d at 564 .

12008–2008
People v. McGhee green
illappct · 2003
12003–2003
Samuel v. Kindgren neutral
illappct · 1989
11993–1993
Frede v. McDaniels neutral
illappct · 1976
11989–1989
Kapelski v. Alton & Southern Railroad green
illappct · 1976
11986–1986
Fornoff v. Parke Davis & Co. green
illappct · 1982
11986–1986
Hart v. Lyons green
illappct · 1982
11986–1986
Oberman v. Byrne neutral
illappct · 1982
11985–1985
Stahelin v. Bd. Ed. SD No. 4 DuPage County green
illappct · 1967
11985–1985
People v. Gauwitz green
illappct · 1980
11984–1984
People v. Simmons green
ill · 1975
11977–1977
Driessens Ex Rel. Driessens v. Verkruyse neutral
illappct · 1964
11975–1975
Belle v. Brown green
illappct · 1964
11975–1975

Statutes the citing opinions construe

IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-1 (9) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-1401 (7) IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-2.1 (4) IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-4 (4) IL § 735 ILCS 5/2-619 (4) IL § 725 ILCS 5/122-5 (3) USC § 28u.s.c.144 (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

PA 1486 (1977–2026) CA 110 (1974–2026) NY 71 (1972–2026) OH 58 (1984–2026) IL 49 (1975–2026) TX 32 (1972–2025) AZ 27 (1979–2022) CT 22 (1982–2016) NM 19 (1988–2024) MO 19 (1992–2023) FL 16 (1985–2025) UT 13 (1937–2017) MD 13 (1992–2011) WA 13 (1984–2024) IA 12 (1979–2026) AL 12 (1983–2024) TN 12 (2010–2026) CO 10 (1984–2026) AR 10 (1994–2024) MA 9 (1985–2022) IN 9 (2013–2025) DE 9 (1997–2026) GA 9 (1973–2026) NJ 8 (1979–2021) MN 8 (1975–2015) OR 7 (1977–2018) MT 6 (2001–2015) ID 6 (1993–2015) LA 6 (1991–2016) MI 5 (1992–2006) KS 5 (1980–2021) WI 5 (1980–2019) NC 4 (2006–2025) VA 4 (2007–2026) MS 4 (2006–2017) WV 4 (2012–2024) NH 4 (1992–2003) HI 3 (2015–2021) VT 3 (2005–2025) WY 3 (2001–2021) NV 3 (2016–2023) SC 3 (2009–2019) VI 3 (2012–2014) RI 3 (2003–2014) ME 2 (2009–2025) DC 2 (1996–2022) AK 2 (1974–1987) SD 2 (1990–2009)

Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.

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