Court Rules
About Judicial Officer Illinois Circuit Court of Cook County

The Circuit Court of Cook County is the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

Practitioners will find general orders, e-filing rules, probate administrative orders, and virtual court reference guides for the First Municipal District and the Domestic Relations Division.

Common questions about Circuit Court of Cook County rules

Are courtesy copies required in Circuit Court of Cook County?

Courtesy copies may not be e-filed or delivered to the Clerk's Office; judges may set their own courtesy copy delivery rules.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 2f

What page or word limits apply to courtesy copy in Circuit Court of Cook County?

Circuit Court of Cook County's rule states these limits: 20 pages. Courtesy copies for Calendar 14 mediation are limited to 20 pages for email submission; copies exceeding 20 pages require mail or hand delivery 5+ business days prior to mediation.

View ruleSource: page 5, section 3. Calendar 14 Mediation i

What formatting rules apply to filings in Circuit Court of Cook County?

Circuit Court of Cook County's formatting rule includes file format PDF. Required documents for guardianship agreed order requests submitted via email must be in PDF format.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 1. Guardianship Procedures b. Agreed Orders iv

What must be included with email correspondence filings in Circuit Court of Cook County?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Emails requesting guardianship agreed orders must have subject lines including hearing date, case name, and case number.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 1. Guardianship Procedures b. Agreed Orders iv

What must be included with courtesy copy filings in Circuit Court of Cook County?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Courtesy copies for decedent's estate agreed orders must include nature of request, verified status report, and proposed order, submitted 2-5 business days prior to court date.

View ruleSource: page 4, section 2. Decedent’s Estate Procedures c. Agreed Orders iii

How may parties contact Circuit Court of Cook County?

The rule addresses email communications with the clerk. The rule lists email Joseph.fleming@cookcountyil.gov and phone (312) 603-7546. Requests for interpreters or Zoom access for parties outside the United States must be submitted to Administrative Assistant Joseph Fleming at least three business days in advance via email or phone.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Administrative Assistant Joseph Fleming

How does Circuit Court of Cook County handle sealed or redacted filings?

Circuit Court of Cook County rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file unredacted to clerk. Original medical reports (CCP-211) must be filed with the Clerk of the Court under seal for in-person guardianship proceedings.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 1. Guardianship Procedures d. Reports of Physician i

Does Circuit Court of Cook County require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Circuit Court of Cook County requires bundling for covered papers. Annual reports and guardian training certificates must be submitted in one email per case.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 1. Guardianship Procedures e. Annual Reports and Certificates of Completion i

Is electronic filing required in Circuit Court of Cook County?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. 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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section e-File

Are filing fees or waivers addressed in Circuit Court of Cook County?

A fee is required for covered filings. Statutory filing fees apply to e-filing; fees may be paid by credit/debit card, ACH debit, or another Clerk-authorized payment method.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 9a-b

When is a filing treated as filed in Circuit Court of Cook County?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Guardianship agreed order requests must be filed and submitted 2-5 business days prior to the scheduled court date.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 1. Guardianship Procedures for Cases on the Scheduled Call b. Agreed Orders i

What rule applies to serving all parties in Circuit Court of Cook County?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Notices of remote or hybrid proceedings must be given per Illinois Supreme Court Rules, Circuit Court Rules, and Probate Act to all parties, interested persons, and entitled persons.

View ruleSource: page 6, section 6. Notice of Remote or Hybrid Proceedings a
Complete rules summary for Circuit Court of Cook County

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.

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

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

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

Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov.

Stamped order inquiries for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com.

Courtesy copies for Judge Carolyn J. Gallagher must be submitted via email to carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov.

Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Carolyn J. Gallagher must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1807orders@cookcountycourt.com.

Stamped order inquiries for Judge Carolyn J. Gallagher must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1807orders@cookcountycourt.com.

Judge Daniel O. Tiernan's chambers phone number is (312) 603-7546.

Status reports and proposed orders prior to hearing for Judge Daniel O. Tiernan must be submitted via email to daniel.tiernan2@cookcountyil.gov.

Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Daniel O. Tiernan must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1803orders@cookcountycourt.com.

Stamped order inquiries for Judge Daniel O. Tiernan must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1803orders@cookcountycourt.com.

Judge Kent A. Delgado's chambers phone number is (312) 603-7545.

Status reports and proposed orders prior to hearing for Judge Kent A. Delgado must be submitted via email to kent.delgado@cookcountyil.gov.

Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Kent A. Delgado must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1802orders@cookcountycourt.com.

Stamped order inquiries for Judge Kent A. Delgado must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1802orders@cookcountycourt.com.

Courtesy copies for Judge Jamie G. Dickler must be submitted via email to jamieg.dickler@cookcountyil.gov.

Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Jamie G. Dickler must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1806orders@cookcountycourt.com.

Stamped order inquiries for Judge Jamie G. Dickler must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1806orders@cookcountycourt.com.

Courtesy copies for Judge Aicha M. MacCarthy must be submitted via email to aicha.maccarthy@cookcountyil.gov.

Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Aicha M. MacCarthy must be submitted via email to aicha.maccarthy@cookcountyil.gov.

Stamped order inquiries for Judge Aicha M. MacCarthy must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1810orders@cookcountycourt.com.

Courtesy copies for Judge Terrence McGuire must be submitted via email to terrence.mcguire@cookcountyil.gov.

Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Terrence McGuire must be submitted via email to terrence.mcguire@cookcountyil.gov.

Stamped order inquiries for Judge Terrence McGuire must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1814Aorders@cookcountycourt.com.

Courtesy copies for Judge Jesse Outlaw must be submitted via email to jesse.outlaw@cookcountyil.gov.

Proposed orders after hearing for Judge Jesse Outlaw must be submitted via email to jesse.outlaw@cookcountyil.gov.

Stamped order inquiries for Judge Jesse Outlaw must be submitted via email to Probatecrt1812orders@cookcountycourt.com.

Courtesy copies for Judge Stephanie K. Miller must be submitted via email to stephanie.miller@cookcountyil.gov.

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