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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  • Applies to
    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.

  • Applies to
    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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  • Applies to
    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.

About Judge Anna M. Loftus

Judge Anna M. Loftus serves on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court handling matters for Chicago and suburban Cook County.

The published procedure is a standing order for County Calendar 9, dated July 31, 2025.

Common questions about Judge Anna M. Loftus's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Anna M. Loftus?

Details: by email. Unless voluminous (see below) courtesy copies of motions should be emailed to Judge Loftus no less than three business days in advance of the motion hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Anna M. Loftus?

Judge Anna M. Loftus' formatting rule includes file format PDF. Orders may be submitted in person to the Calendar 9 mail slot or emailed to Judge Loftus in pdf format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Draft Orders

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge Anna M. Loftus?

The rule requires certificate of conference. Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

How may parties contact Judge Anna M. Loftus' chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Anna M. Loftus' chambers. Emails to Judge Loftus must have a re: line with the filer's name, case number, and motion call date/time, and all parties must be copied.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

Is electronic filing required before Judge Anna M. Loftus?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions shall be e-filed and notice of motion served on all parties who have filed appearances.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Anna M. Loftus?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Draft orders reflecting the Court's rulings must be provided to the Court promptly and no later than the close of business on the day of the appearance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Draft Orders

What rule applies to service for notice of motion before Judge Anna M. Loftus?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Notice of motion must be served on all parties who have filed appearances.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Anna M. Loftus

Motions must be e-filed.

Notice of motion must be served on all parties who have filed appearances.

Unless voluminous (see below) courtesy copies of motions should be emailed to Judge Loftus no less than three business days in advance of the motion hearing.

Emails to Judge Loftus must have a re: line with the filer's name, case number, and motion call date/time, and all parties must be copied.

Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).

Hard copy courtesy copies are required for any motion or brief exceeding 20 pages, including exhibits.

When briefing is ordered, the moving party must deliver a complete hard copy set of all briefs and exhibits to the Calendar 9 mail slot no later than five business days before the hearing.

Draft orders reflecting the Court's rulings must be provided to the Court promptly and no later than the close of business on the day of the appearance.

Orders may be submitted in person to the Calendar 9 mail slot or emailed to Judge Loftus in pdf format.

Do not contact the court regarding the status of entered orders; inquire with the deputy clerk at countycrt1702orders@cookcountycourt.com instead.

Courtesy copies of adoption initial presentment and hearing materials, and draft orders, must be emailed or delivered to the Adoption Coordinator, Gloria Contreras.

Questions regarding scheduling or procedures should be directed to Court Coordinator Kelly Wright.

Inquiries regarding adoption matters should be directed to Adoption Coordinator Gloria Contreras.

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