Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 118 rules apply across Circuit Court of Cook County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Email

    Questions, comments, or concerns about the eFileIL e-filing system should be directed to Tyler Technologies at efiling.support@tylertech.com.

  • Contact
    Email to chambers

    Courtesy copies for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov.

  • Contact
    Phone to chambers
    Phone
    (312) 603-5943

    Judge Daniel R. Degnan's chambers phone number is (312) 603-5943.

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    60 calendar days

    Attorney fee petitions for court-appointed attorneys must be filed within 60 days after final order or 6 months after service/cost, whichever is earlier.

  • Deadline
    2 business days

    Guardianship agreed order requests must be filed and submitted 2-5 business days prior to the scheduled court date.

  • Deadline
    2 business days

    Guardians must email annual reports and guardian training certificates in PDF format, one email per case, 2-5 business days prior to assigned court date.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Complaint
    Must include
    caption

    Chancery Division complaints must include specific caption designations based on the relief sought.

  • Applies to
    Motion
    Must include
    caption

    Motions to correct errors in criminal cases must be in writing, accompanied by affidavit, and notice must be served on the prosecution.

  • Applies to
    Complaint
    Must include
    caption

    All initiating papers must include the court name and department/division/district in the caption; small claims complaints must be endorsed 'Small Claims'.

E-Filing

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    Civil case filing

    E-filing is mandatory for all Cook County civil cases through the eFileIL system as of July 1, 2018, except Quasi-Criminal, Housing, and Wills cases.

  • Applies to
    Verified status report

    Attorneys must e-file a verified status report via Odyssey system before submitting decedent's estate agreed order requests.

  • Attorneys must maintain accurate email address in Odyssey e-filing system and be filed as attorney of record to receive entered orders via email.

About Judge Jack Hagerty

Judge Jack Hagerty is a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, the trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County, Illinois. The court handles a broad range of civil and criminal matters, and Judge Hagerty serves in a district division.

Judge Hagerty's published procedures include fillable orders for case management, dismissal, default motions, fee petitions, trial setting, briefing schedules, and pretrial settlement conferences, along with a standing order for the commercial calendar.

Common questions about Judge Jack Hagerty's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Jack Hagerty?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for default judgment. Details: delivery at least 5 court days before hearing, by chambers drop off. Copies of default motion papers must be delivered to chambers at least 5 court days before the prove-up or default hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Checklist for Default Motions

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Jack Hagerty?

Judge Jack Hagerty's rule states these limits: attorney: 15 pages; attorney: 15 pages; attorney: 15 pages; attorney: 7 pages. Opening and response briefs are capped at 15 pages, a motion plus separate memorandum of law combined is capped at 15 pages total, and reply briefs are capped at 7 pages, absent leave of Court.

View ruleSource: page 7, section Motion Times and Trial Procedures Specific to a Judge

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Jack Hagerty?

Judge Jack Hagerty's formatting rule includes individually tabbed. All exhibits attached to motions, responses, and replies must be individually tabbed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Briefing Schedule Order

What must be included with summons filings before Judge Jack Hagerty?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The face of the summons must be submitted with the default motion packet.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Checklist for Default Motions

What must be included with return of summons filings before Judge Jack Hagerty?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The return of summons must be submitted with the default motion packet.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Checklist for Default Motions

How may parties contact Judge Jack Hagerty's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Jack Hagerty's chambers. The rule lists email Law.calTcc@cookcountyil.gov. All orders must be emailed to chambers by 12:00 PM CT on the day of the party's court appearance.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Motion Call

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Jack Hagerty?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. Trial dates are firm; continuances are rarely granted and require good cause, an early motion, and an affidavit.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Trial Dates

Does Judge Jack Hagerty require motion papers to be bundled?

Yes. Judge Jack Hagerty requires bundling for covered papers. Multiple motions must be organized into separate folders, each containing its related motion.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Clerk Status and Briefs

Is electronic filing required before Judge Jack Hagerty?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All motions must be filed electronically.

View ruleSource: page 5, section Motion Call

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Jack Hagerty?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Dispositive motions must be presented no later than 60 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Dispositive Motions

What rule applies to service for order before Judge Jack Hagerty?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail, recipient: the opposing party. Plaintiff's counsel must mail a copy of this order to the Defendant(s) before the close of business on the date it is entered.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ORDER (Oral Motion for Default)
Complete rules summary for Judge Jack Hagerty

The face of the summons must be submitted with the default motion packet.

The return of summons must be submitted with the default motion packet.

Copies of default motion papers must be delivered to chambers at least 5 court days before the prove-up or default hearing.

The original notice of motion and original motion must be submitted with the default motion packet.

An attorney certificate confirming the court file and computer were checked for the defendant's appearance or answer (or form CCL 0517) is required, with the check performed within 10 business days before the hearing.

When defaulting an individual, an affidavit of military service using Clerk Form CCG 004 and a Department of Defense Service Member Database status report is required.

Either a copy of the complaint with exhibits plus an affidavit establishing the judgment amount, or a verified complaint, must be submitted.

An affidavit detailing the costs of suit is required if applicable.

An affidavit for attorneys' fees is required if applicable, per Motion Court Rules 4.2(e)(2).

A proposed judgment order must be submitted with the default motion packet.

For unliquidated damages, the proposed order must reflect that default is entered and the case is set for prove-up of damages in Courtroom 1904, with the Court selecting the prove-up date.

For liquidated damages, the proposed order must reflect the reason for default, judgment amounts for specific items of recovery, and a statement that a copy of the order will be sent to defendants by close of business on the date of entry.

Trial dates are firm; continuances are rarely granted and require good cause, an early motion, and an affidavit.

Incomplete discovery is not a valid basis for continuing a trial.

If a case settles after trial date is set, notify the case coordinator by voicemail and email.

Dispositive motions must be presented no later than 60 days before trial.

A courtesy copy of any motion must be delivered three court days before presentment, via tray or email.

All exhibits attached to motions, responses, and replies must be individually tabbed.

An index of exhibits must be provided with any motion, response, or reply.

Supplemental briefs or citations may not be filed without leave of court.

Continuances of the briefing schedule dates require leave of court.

Moving party must deliver one set of physical courtesy copies of all documents to the Court and also submit them electronically to the specified email.

All written communications with court staff must include the case name and docket number and be copied to all parties and attorneys of record.

Dates set for discovery, motions, hearings, trial and other matters will not be extended or continued absent exigent circumstances.

Parties must deliver an order memorializing the Court's ruling to the Court by 1:00 p.m. on the day of the hearing.

Courtesy copies must be in electronic form, immediately printable without passcode or security restrictions; Zip files and Drop-Box links are prohibited unless the judge allows them.

Opening and response briefs are capped at 15 pages, a motion plus separate memorandum of law combined is capped at 15 pages total, and reply briefs are capped at 7 pages, absent leave of Court.

Briefs must be double-spaced in 12-point font with one-inch margins; briefs exceeding these formatting or page limitations will not be considered absent leave of Court on a written motion showing good cause.

Individual judges may require briefs to include hyperlinks in the body of the brief to attached exhibits and cited cases.

For jury trials, parties must prepare a complete package including the jury voir dire statement, trial time estimate, witness list, unanimity stipulation statement, motions in limine, trial briefs, I.P.I.-numbered jury instructions, exhibit objections, Rule 237 requests, excerpts of evidence, Rule 213(f)(1-3) disclosures, and final pleadings.

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