Illinois Supreme Court Rule 218 Case Management Order is a rule that outlines the process in which civil cases are managed in the Supreme Court of Illinois. It requires all civil cases to be managed according to certain procedures to ensure efficiency and fairness. This includes setting deadlines for filing briefs, entering orders, and holding hearings. There are three primary types of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 218 Case Management Order: Pre-trial Order, Scheduling Order, and Final Order. Pre-trial Order is used to define the scope of the case and to set deadlines for filing and exchanging evidence. Scheduling Order outlines the timeline for the case and sets deadlines for filing motions and briefs. Final Order is issued after the trial and outlines the decision of the court.