Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Johnson, Sarah's rules

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Johnson, Sarah?

Judge Johnson, Sarah's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Briefs are limited to 15 pages unless the Court provides written permission to exceed the limit.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. Motions 1. Generally

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Johnson, Sarah?

Judge Johnson, Sarah's formatting rule includes 4 pages per sheet (mini-script). Deposition transcripts should be submitted in mini-script format with 4 pages per sheet.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. Motions 1. Generally

What must be included with agreed dismissal order filings before Judge Johnson, Sarah?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Agreed dismissal orders may be emailed or placed in the courtesy bin, and must identify minors or wrongful death claims if based on settlement.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. General Procedures

What must be included with substitution of attorney order filings before Judge Johnson, Sarah?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Substitution of attorney orders must include the Cook County Attorney Number for both withdrawing and substituting firms.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. Motions 3. Routine Motions

How may parties contact Judge Johnson, Sarah's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Johnson, Sarah's chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email Law.calCcc@cookcountyil.gov. All official court communication must use the Calendar C email address, include all parties, and avoid creating new threads for cases with existing threads.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. General Procedures

Is electronic filing required before Judge Johnson, Sarah?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All motions must be filed through the Odyssey e-filing system except routine motions, which may be piggy-backed onto prior set dates.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. Motions 1. Generally

What rule applies to serving all parties before Judge Johnson, Sarah?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Emergency motions require proper notice to all parties.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. Motions 2. Emergency Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Johnson, Sarah

All official court communication must use the Calendar C email address, include all parties, and avoid creating new threads for cases with existing threads.

Briefs are limited to 15 pages unless the Court provides written permission to exceed the limit.

Deposition transcripts should be submitted in mini-script format with 4 pages per sheet.

All motions must be filed through the Odyssey e-filing system except routine motions, which may be piggy-backed onto prior set dates.

Agreed dismissal orders may be emailed or placed in the courtesy bin, and must identify minors or wrongful death claims if based on settlement.

Substitution of attorney orders must include the Cook County Attorney Number for both withdrawing and substituting firms.

Emergency motions require proper notice to all parties.

Motions under §2-615 and §2-622 require attached pleadings and typically do not receive briefing schedules.

Settlement petitions for minors, disabled persons, survival, or wrongful death claims must be emailed unfiled for approval and may not be filed until approved.

Settlement petitions must include an itemized cost list, all lien claim descriptions, and required probate language.

Pre-trial memoranda must be emailed to the court three days prior to the conference and include specified case details.

Pre-trial conferences may be scheduled in open court or via email to the Calendar C email address.

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