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.

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    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.

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About Judge Jennifer J. Payne

Jennifer J. Payne is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

This judge's published procedures include a standing order for Calendar 12L, updated November 2023.

Common questions about Judge Jennifer J. Payne's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Jennifer J. Payne?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions, pleadings, briefs, and exhibits. Details: 2 copies, delivery at least 2 business days before hearing. The moving party must tender two courtesy copies of the motion or pleading and responsive briefs, pleadings, and exhibits to the court coordinator at least two business days before a contested matter is heard.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Courtesy Copies

Does Judge Jennifer J. Payne require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Jennifer J. Payne's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. The court will first determine whether an emergency exists, then hear the motion at the earliest available time.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Jennifer J. Payne?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Emergency motions must contain the word 'Emergency' in the heading and state the facts giving rise to the emergency.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

How may parties contact Judge Jennifer J. Payne's chambers?

Witnesses testifying must turn on their video and be seated in a private, quiet location.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Zoom names and video capability

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Jennifer J. Payne?

The rule addresses filing fees, payment, or waiver procedures. Fee petitions must be scheduled for 9:00 a.m. or when the case is already set, and must comply with CP Division Administrative Order 21-1 and SCR 299.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Fee Petitions

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Jennifer J. Payne?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Notice and manner of service must comply with Supreme Court Rule 11 and Circuit Court Rule 2.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Jennifer J. Payne

Participants must post their job title and name (or job title and case name) in Zoom or they may be left in the waiting room when the case is called.

Witnesses testifying must turn on their video and be seated in a private, quiet location.

Motions must be scheduled with the court coordinator unless presented at an already scheduled time.

Notice and manner of service must comply with Supreme Court Rule 11 and Circuit Court Rule 2.

Emergency motions must contain the word 'Emergency' in the heading and state the facts giving rise to the emergency.

The court will first determine whether an emergency exists, then hear the motion at the earliest available time.

The moving party must tender two courtesy copies of the motion or pleading and responsive briefs, pleadings, and exhibits to the court coordinator at least two business days before a contested matter is heard.

Fee petitions must be scheduled for 9:00 a.m. or when the case is already set, and must comply with CP Division Administrative Order 21-1 and SCR 299.

A fee petition is granted without formal presentment if the ASA does not object and the court approves it upon review.

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