Court Rules
Common questions about Judge Caroline Kate Moreland's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Caroline Kate Moreland?

Courtesy copies are required for pleadings, motions, and notice of motions. Details: delivery upon filing, by email. Parties must submit file-stamped courtesy copies of all pleadings, motions, and notices of motion via email to the specified chambers address.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. Courtesy Copies a

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Caroline Kate Moreland?

Judge Caroline Kate Moreland's rule states these limits: 15 pages; 15 pages; 10 pages. Excludes exhibits. 15-page limit for motions and response briefs, 10-page limit for reply briefs; limits include supporting memoranda and exclude exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. Briefing a

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Caroline Kate Moreland?

Judge Caroline Kate Moreland's formatting rule includes file format PDF. Pleadings and motions submitted as courtesy copies must be in PDF format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. Courtesy Copies a.i

What must be included with administrative record filings before Judge Caroline Kate Moreland?

The rule requires table of contents. Administrative records must include a table of contents.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Courtesy Copies a.iv

What must be included with pleading filings before Judge Caroline Kate Moreland?

The rule requires table of contents. Pleadings that include exhibits must contain a table of contents, and all exhibits must be clearly marked.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Courtesy Copies a.iii

How may parties contact Judge Caroline Kate Moreland's chambers?

Parties may contact Judge Caroline Kate Moreland's law clerk by email only as allowed by the rule. The rule lists email CCC.Chancerycalendar10@cookcountyil.gov. Interpreter requests must be made to the law clerk no fewer than 3 days before the scheduled court date.

View ruleSource: page 4, section VII. Court Reporters and Interpreters b

Does Judge Caroline Kate Moreland require motion papers to be bundled?

Bundling is optional for covered papers before Judge Caroline Kate Moreland. Parties may delay submitting courtesy copies of briefings under a briefing schedule until the Clerk’s Status date.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Courtesy Copies b

Is electronic filing required before Judge Caroline Kate Moreland?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All administrative records must be submitted electronically and include a table of contents.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Courtesy Copies a.iv

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Caroline Kate Moreland?

The rule states a 3:00 p.m. filing cutoff. Emergency motions and TROs must be submitted via email to the Court before 3:00 p.m. for scheduling discussions.

View ruleSource: page 4, section VI. Emergency Motions and TROs a

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Caroline Kate Moreland?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. All parties who have been served must receive notice of a motion for default, regardless of whether they have filed an appearance.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. Motions d
Complete rules summary for Judge Caroline Kate Moreland

Administrative records must include a table of contents.

Exhibits attached to pleadings must be clearly marked.

All administrative records must be submitted electronically and include a table of contents.

Parties must submit file-stamped courtesy copies of all pleadings, motions, and notices of motion via email to the specified chambers address.

Pleadings and motions submitted as courtesy copies must be in PDF format.

Pleadings that include exhibits must contain a table of contents, and all exhibits must be clearly marked.

Parties may delay submitting courtesy copies of briefings under a briefing schedule until the Clerk’s Status date.

Every motion must be accompanied by a notice of filing and a notice of motion.

Scheduling for contested and routine motions is conducted through the online e-filing system.

Filing-related questions should be directed to the Clerk’s Office via phone.

Routine, unopposed, and agreed motions and orders may be submitted via email to the Court, with all parties CC’d.

Orders should be submitted in Word format.

Proposed agreed dismissal orders for voluntary dismissals must strike all future court dates.

Motions for appointment of a special process server must include the server’s license number, service address, and statement of prior Sheriff service attempt.

All parties who have been served must receive notice of a motion for default, regardless of whether they have filed an appearance.

Motions for default must be accompanied by an affidavit of service from the Sheriff or special process server; website printouts are insufficient.

Proposed orders for notice of removal must specify the receiving court and strike all future dates in this court.

15-page limit for motions and response briefs, 10-page limit for reply briefs; limits include supporting memoranda and exclude exhibits.

Emergency motions and TROs must be submitted via email to the Court before 3:00 p.m. for scheduling discussions.

Notice of emergency motion hearings must be sent to all opposing parties via email with courtesy copies of relevant documents.

Interpreter requests must be made to the law clerk no fewer than 3 days before the scheduled court date.

Chambers can be contacted via email at CCC.ChanceryCalendar10@cookcountyil.gov or phone at (312) 603-6042.

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