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