eFileIL Date Extension

Dorothy Brown’s request was granted. As addressed in the previous blog post, the date of Cook County’s mandatory online filing was extended to July 1st, 2018. In an official flyer distributed to all attorneys and litigants as well as posted on the Circuit Court of Cook County, IL’s website, it is “to complete the complex and effective programming that will ensure a smooth transition to eFileIL in Cook County and provide an effective, efficient and fully functioning eFile system at a level of excellence by its users.” The interesting thing about this development is that attorneys and litigants who feel comfortable with the online filing process can continue using the online filing system while it is undergoing development and changes, while those who are not comfortable with the new Efile system have the option to file in person. Wouldn’t this be a good solution in the first place? Allowing those who prefer to file electronically to do so while allowing those who prefer to file in person continue as they were? Just like ice cream sundaes – isn’t it better to have caramel sauce and chocolate sauce instead of just one?