Court Rules
Common questions about Judge McKenna, Scott D.'s rules

What page or word limits apply to post trial motion before Judge McKenna, Scott D.?

Judge McKenna, Scott D.'s rule states these limits: 15 pages. Post-trial motions and briefs are limited to 15 pages unless prior court leave is granted.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Post-Trial Motions

What page or word limits apply to pre trial memo before Judge McKenna, Scott D.?

Judge McKenna, Scott D.'s rule states these limits: 3 pages. Pre-trial memos, if submitted, are limited to 3 pages and can be emailed to the judge before the conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section I. Pre-Trial/Settlement Conferences

What must be included with petition to approve settlement filings before Judge McKenna, Scott D.?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Petitions to Approve Settlement must include an itemized cost list, all lien claim descriptions, and required probate language if applicable.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. Petitions to Approve Settlement

How may parties contact Judge McKenna, Scott D.'s chambers?

Parties may contact Judge McKenna, Scott D.'s chambers by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email scott.mckenna@cookcountyil.gov. Parties must obtain a transfer order then schedule pre-trial conferences by emailing the judge with all parties cc'd, then send a confirming Order.

View ruleSource: page 2, section I. Pre-Trial/Settlement Conferences

Is electronic filing required before Judge McKenna, Scott D.?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Post-trial motions must be filed in the Odyssey e-filing system and may be emailed to the judge for consultation.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Post-Trial Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge McKenna, Scott D.

Parties must obtain a transfer order then schedule pre-trial conferences by emailing the judge with all parties cc'd, then send a confirming Order.

Pre-trial memos, if submitted, are limited to 3 pages and can be emailed to the judge before the conference.

Post-trial motions must be filed in the Odyssey e-filing system and may be emailed to the judge for consultation.

Post-trial motions and briefs are limited to 15 pages unless prior court leave is granted.

Petitions to Approve Settlement are submitted by emailing the judge at scott.mckenna@cookcountyil.gov.

Petitions to Approve Settlement must include an itemized cost list, all lien claim descriptions, and required probate language if applicable.

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