Deadline in Illinois
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Published July 14, 2026 • By DocketMath Team
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Illinois deadline: appeal deadline days is 30; tolling condition is filing of timely postjudgment motion directed against the judgment.
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- Appeal Deadline Days: 30
- Tolling Condition: filing of timely postjudgment motion directed against the judgment
- Tolling Condition: minor under 18 or legal disability at accrual
- Tolling Condition: minor under 18 or legal disability at accrual (medical malpractice context)
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Deadline in Illinois
Under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 303(a)(1), a notice of appeal in a civil case must be filed within 30 days of the entry of the final judgment or order being appealed. This deadline is jurisdictional, meaning the appellate court lacks authority to hear an appeal filed even one day late unless a specific exception applies. The 30-day period begins on the date the trial court enters the judgment, not when a party receives notice. Rule 303(a)(1) also provides limited exceptions that may extend the filing window under certain circumstances, which are detailed in the official source. The worked example below illustrates how the 30-day calculation operates. For an estimate based on specific case dates, use the DocketMath calculator.
Governing authority
In Illinois, the deadline rule is set by Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 303(a)(1). The verified packet cites Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 303(a)(1) (https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Resources/8a3a3506-2dd0-487d-b182-0e1eaf1cd158/file).
Illinois deadline: the verified value is 30 days under Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 303(a)(1). The verified packet cites Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 303(a)(1) (https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/Resources/8a3a3506-2dd0-487d-b182-0e1eaf1cd158/file).
Estimate your own result: every situation has exceptions that can change the outcome. Use the deadline calculator to estimate your specific figure.
This page provides general legal information and calculation tools, not legal advice. DocketMath is not a law firm and does not provide legal representation, and using this site does not create an attorney-client relationship. Laws change and exceptions apply, so deadlines and amounts specific to your situation should be confirmed with a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.