Illinois Supreme Court Announces New Policy on Portable Electronic Devices

On January 6, 2022, the Illinois Supreme Court announced a new policy related to portable electronic devices. The new policy requires “every state courthouse in Illinois to adopt individual orders or rules regarding the use of portable electronic devices in their courthouse buildings and in their courtrooms.”

In addition, “Courthouses will need to provide free storage for the equipment should the use of devices be restricted.”

The Illinois Supreme Court’s announcement can be found here.