Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 118 rules apply across Circuit Court of Cook County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Email

    Questions, comments, or concerns about the eFileIL e-filing system should be directed to Tyler Technologies at efiling.support@tylertech.com.

  • Contact
    Email to chambers

    Courtesy copies for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov.

  • Contact
    Phone to chambers
    Phone
    (312) 603-5943

    Judge Daniel R. Degnan's chambers phone number is (312) 603-5943.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    60 calendar days

    Attorney fee petitions for court-appointed attorneys must be filed within 60 days after final order or 6 months after service/cost, whichever is earlier.

  • Deadline
    2 business days

    Guardianship agreed order requests must be filed and submitted 2-5 business days prior to the scheduled court date.

  • Deadline
    2 business days

    Guardians must email annual reports and guardian training certificates in PDF format, one email per case, 2-5 business days prior to assigned court date.

Filing Requirements

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    Complaint
    Must include
    caption

    Chancery Division complaints must include specific caption designations based on the relief sought.

  • Applies to
    Motion
    Must include
    caption

    Motions to correct errors in criminal cases must be in writing, accompanied by affidavit, and notice must be served on the prosecution.

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    Complaint
    Must include
    caption

    All initiating papers must include the court name and department/division/district in the caption; small claims complaints must be endorsed 'Small Claims'.

E-Filing

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    Civil case filing

    E-filing is mandatory for all Cook County civil cases through the eFileIL system as of July 1, 2018, except Quasi-Criminal, Housing, and Wills cases.

  • Applies to
    Verified status report

    Attorneys must e-file a verified status report via Odyssey system before submitting decedent's estate agreed order requests.

  • Attorneys must maintain accurate email address in Odyssey e-filing system and be filed as attorney of record to receive entered orders via email.

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About Judge Amee E. Alonso

Judge Amee E. Alonso is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

This judge's published procedures include a standing order for Probate Calendar 15, dated August 2025, which outlines courtroom procedures for that calendar.

Common questions about Judge Amee E. Alonso's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Amee E. Alonso?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for all covered filings. Details: delivery three court days before presentation by 430pm. Courtesy copies of all submissions must be received by the court by 4:30 p.m. three court days before the presentation date, except for GAL reports on Temporary Guardian petitions.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Courtesy Copies and Court Orders

What must be included with witness list and exhibits filings before Judge Amee E. Alonso?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Witness lists and exhibits must be tendered to all parties, the GAL, and the Court 1 week before trial, or the witnesses and exhibits will be excluded.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Witness Lists and Exhibits

What must be included with annual account filings before Judge Amee E. Alonso?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Courtesy copies of current and final accounts must include the account, previous year account or inventory, most current bond, and fee schedule.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Annual Accounting

Is electronic filing required before Judge Amee E. Alonso?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Filings over 25 pages cannot be emailed and must be delivered to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Courtesy Copies and Court Orders
Complete rules summary for Judge Amee E. Alonso

Courtesy copies of all submissions must be received by the court by 4:30 p.m. three court days before the presentation date, except for GAL reports on Temporary Guardian petitions.

The Court accepts emailed copies of annual reports and oath and bonds.

Filings over 25 pages cannot be emailed and must be delivered to chambers.

A courtesy copy of an e-filed Petition for Appointment of a Temporary or Plenary Guardian must be provided to the court upon filing.

Courtesy copies of current and final accounts must include the account, previous year account or inventory, most current bond, and fee schedule.

Emergency motions and supporting documents must be delivered to the courtroom by hand, mail, or email no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding presentment.

Witness lists and exhibits must be tendered to all parties, the GAL, and the Court 1 week before trial, or the witnesses and exhibits will be excluded.

All orders setting or continuing a hearing must state how the hearing will be held.

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