Section 790.5  Definitions

"Case Participant" means any individual participating in a court proceeding including, but not limited to, the parties, lawyers, guardians, witnesses, experts, interpreters, court reporters, and the Commissioner presiding over the case.

"Clerk" means the Clerk of the Illinois Court of Claims.

"Court" means the Illinois Court of Claims.

"In-person" means the participation of all or some case participants in a court proceeding by being physically present in the courtroom.

"Remote" or "remotely" means the participation of all or some case participants in a court proceeding by telephone, video conference, or other electronic means. A remote appearance or court proceeding shall be equivalent to an in-person appearance or court proceeding for all purposes.

(Source:  Added at 50 Ill. Reg. 7241, effective May 1, 2026)