An Illinois Case Management Order (CM) is a court order that sets out the procedures and standards that must be followed by the parties involved in a court case. The order is issued by the court and is binding on all parties involved in the case. CM orders are used in Illinois civil and criminal court proceedings and can include pre-trial conferences, deadlines for filing pleadings, discovery deadlines, trial procedure, and other related matters. The Illinois Supreme Court Rules for Civil Procedure and the Illinois Supreme Court Rules for Criminal Procedure provide guidance on the use of CM orders. There are three types of CM orders: Standard Case Management Orders, Special Case Management Orders, and Advanced Case Management Orders. Standard CM orders are typically used in cases where the parties can agree on the procedures and deadlines for the case. Special CM orders are used in cases where the parties cannot agree on the procedures and deadlines for the case. Advanced CM orders are used in cases where the court needs to impose additional procedures and deadlines due to the complexity of the case.