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 Barry Goldberg

Barry Goldberg is a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, sitting in the Probate Division. The Circuit Court of Cook County is the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

Judge Goldberg's published procedures include a standing order for Probate Calendar 29, effective September 16, 2024.

Common questions about Judge Barry Goldberg's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Barry Goldberg?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions and briefs. Details: delivery when fully briefed. Hearing dates will not be set until courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings and briefs are provided; the movant must provide a complete set.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SET MATTERS

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Barry Goldberg?

Judge Barry Goldberg's rule states these limits: 15 pages; 10 pages. Supporting and response briefs are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs to 10 pages. Sur-replies are not permitted except by express permission of the Court.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SET MATTERS

What page or word limits apply to motion in limine before Judge Barry Goldberg?

Judge Barry Goldberg's rule states these limits: 10 pages; 10 pages. Motions in limine and responses are limited to 10 pages each; no reply is permitted.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SET MATTERS

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Barry Goldberg?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Emergency motions must be marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' and include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Barry Goldberg?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Filings must not be e-mailed or faxed to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 2, section SET MATTERS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Barry Goldberg?

The rule states a 10:00 AM filing cutoff. Emergency motion copies and supporting documents must be hand-delivered to the Court no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding presentment.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Barry Goldberg?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Emergency motions require proper notice per local rules and Supreme Court Rules, with proof of notice delivered to the Court.

View ruleSource: page 2, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS
Complete rules summary for Judge Barry Goldberg

Supporting and response briefs are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs to 10 pages. Sur-replies are not permitted except by express permission of the Court.

Filings must not be e-mailed or faxed to chambers.

Hearing dates will not be set until courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings and briefs are provided; the movant must provide a complete set.

Courtesy copies of documents relating to structured settlement petitions must be delivered per the Standing Order.

Courtesy copies will not be accepted by email.

Emergency motions must be marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' and include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency.

Emergency motions must be filed through the Clerk's E-Filing System.

Emergency motion copies and supporting documents must be hand-delivered to the Court no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding presentment.

Emergency motions require proper notice per local rules and Supreme Court Rules, with proof of notice delivered to the Court.

Motions in limine and responses are limited to 10 pages each; no reply is permitted.

Motions in limine must be filed no later than two weeks before the hearing; responses no later than one week before.

The movant must deliver courtesy copies of each motion in limine and response per the Standing Order.

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