An Illinois Case Management Order (IMO) is a court order issued by the Circuit Court of Cook County in Illinois. CMOS are used to manage the progress of a court case by setting deadlines, establishing procedures, and providing guidance to all parties involved. There are three types of CMOS: General Order, Standing Order, and Preliminary Order. A General Order is a set of rules and deadlines that apply to all court cases in a specific court. A Standing Order is an order that applies to a specific court case. It is used when the court needs to establish procedures or deadlines that are unique to the case. A Preliminary Order is an order issued before a court case is officially filed. It is used to set general parameters and deadlines for the case, and to ensure that the parties involved comply with the court's requirements.