Illinois Rule 218 Case Management Conference Order is a court order issued by an Illinois Circuit Court judge that requires parties to a case to attend a case management conference. The purpose of the conference is to discuss the progress of the case, identify potential legal issues, and set deadlines for completing the necessary steps required to move the case forward. The order is typically issued after a case has been filed in court, but can also be used to initiate a dispute resolution process. There are two types of Illinois Rule 218 Case Management Conference Order: Plenary and Partial. Plenary orders require all parties to attend the conference, while Partial orders allow only certain parties to attend. The order also outlines the scope of the conference, the deadlines for filing any necessary documents, and the sanctions for failing to comply with the order.