Courtesy copies are required when a filing is < 25 pages. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by email. Motions under 25 pages require file-stamped courtesy copies emailed to the court.
Judge D. Renee Jackson's rule states these limits: 15 pages; 7 pages. Briefs/memorandums limited to 15 double-spaced pages; reply briefs limited to 7 double-spaced pages.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Motions for default must include specific documents: notice and motion, summons face and return, certificate of service, certificate of no appearance/answer, and military affidavit if applicable.
The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Proposed protective orders must include specified language about seeking leave to seal, redacting confidential information, and labeling sealed submissions.
Parties may contact Judge D. Renee Jackson's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. Emergency motions must be scheduled via email to Calendar 11 law clerks; phone calls not required; do not send notice to opposing parties until court confirms scheduling.
A motion to seal is required for covered sealed filings before Judge D. Renee Jackson. Process: file redacted on ecf. Motions to file under seal must detail privacy interests, be supported by affidavit, include redacted version as exhibit, and cannot apply to all documents; protective orders must state they do not apply to court orders.
Judge D. Renee Jackson's rules specify what an adjournment or extension request must include. The request must include reason for request. Requests to continue trial dates must be made in writing before the pre-trial conference, showing good cause with a detailed affidavit.
Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions for alternative service or publication must be spindled on the docket through Odyssey or piggy-backed.
The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Settlement conference worksheets must be delivered to the court at least 14 days before the status date.
The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: timing: 24 hours before hearing. Emergency motions require at least 24 hours notice to opposing party before scheduling.
All communications with the court must be made through filed documents, not direct contact.
Direct communications with law clerks are allowed only for administrative and scheduling matters, not substantive legal issues.
Courtesy copies of pleadings must be emailed at least one week before the initial case management conference.
Motions under 25 pages require file-stamped courtesy copies emailed to the court.
Motions over 25 pages require email and hard copies (tabbed and bound) delivered to Courtroom 2305 at least 7 business days before presentment.
Motions for default must include specific documents: notice and motion, summons face and return, certificate of service, certificate of no appearance/answer, and military affidavit if applicable.
Courtesy copies of prove-up affidavits and draft judgment order must be submitted at least 5 days before prove-up hearing.
Motions to file under seal must detail privacy interests, be supported by affidavit, include redacted version as exhibit, and cannot apply to all documents; protective orders must state they do not apply to court orders.
Proposed protective orders must include specified language about seeking leave to seal, redacting confidential information, and labeling sealed submissions.
Motions to reconsider require courtesy copies of previous briefs.
Motions for alternative service or publication must be spindled on the docket through Odyssey or piggy-backed.
Emergency motions must be scheduled via email to Calendar 11 law clerks; phone calls not required; do not send notice to opposing parties until court confirms scheduling.
Emergency motions require a courtesy copy of the file-stamped motion marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' with all supporting documents when scheduling.
Emergency motions require at least 24 hours notice to opposing party before scheduling.
TRO motions must include a verified complaint or affidavit complying with § 5/11-101.
Special Process Server motions and motions with notice may be filed as routine motions without spindling.
Courtesy copies of motions to file under seal must include both redacted and unredacted versions with proposed redactions highlighted.
Routine motions must include a file-stamped motion, a notice of motion designating it as routine, and a proposed order.
Routine motions are accepted Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Motions under 25 pages require courtesy copies emailed to the court.
Motions over 25 pages require emailed courtesy copies and hard copies tabbed and bound delivered to Courtroom 2305.
Briefs/memorandums limited to 15 double-spaced pages; reply briefs limited to 7 double-spaced pages.
Citations must follow Illinois Supreme Court Rule 6 and Bluebook, include pin cites, and provide copies of cases not available on LEXIS.
When insurance contract is at issue, movant must provide Bates-stamped copies of the contract, application, and certificates; motions should reference these copies.
For contested motions, movant must submit courtesy copies via email upon completion of briefing, including specified documents.
Parties must bring copies of Rule 216 requests to admit and responses anticipated for trial.
Courtesy copy set for contested motions must include motion, briefs, exhibits, complaint, pleadings, and administrative record if applicable.
Trial materials must include joint statement, witness list, exhibit table of contents, and exhibits in binders with page numbers and tabs.
Requests to continue trial dates must be made in writing before the pre-trial conference, showing good cause with a detailed affidavit.
Settlement conference worksheets must be delivered to the court at least 14 days before the status date.