An Illinois Scheduling Order is a court order issued in the state of Illinois that sets forth a timeline for parties involved in a legal dispute to complete certain tasks and provide certain information necessary to move the case forward. This order can be used in a variety of cases, such as divorce, child support, and debt collection. There are two types of Illinois Scheduling Orders: a Preliminary Scheduling Order and a Final Scheduling Order. A Preliminary Scheduling Order is issued at the beginning of a case to provide a timeline for the parties to complete initial tasks related to the case. This order will usually include deadlines for filing court documents, engaging in discovery (the process of gathering evidence and information in a case), and other pre-trial requirements. A Final Scheduling Order is issued after the completion of discovery and can include additional deadlines for the parties leading up to a hearing or trial. This order will usually set deadlines for filing motions, submitting discovery requests and responses, and exchanging witness information. In both types of Illinois Scheduling Orders, failure to comply with the orders may result in sanctions being imposed by the court.