Judge Jesse J. Outlaw
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
All filings
- Hand Delivery
- Hand Delivery • By 4 30pm Three Court Days Before Presentation
Guardian Ad Litem Report, Petition For Fees
Petition For Appointment Of Temporary Guardian, Petition For Appointment Of Plenary Guardian
- Hand Delivery • Upon Filing
Pro Se filings
Communication
Clerk26 contacts
- tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com
- probatecrt1810orders@cookcountycourt.com
- probatecrt1814aorders@cookcountycourt.com
- probatecrt1812orders@cookcountycourt.com
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- probatecrt1811orders@cookcountycourt.com
- probatecrt1801orders@cookcountycourt.com
- joseph.fleming@cookcountyil.gov
- beanaele@cookcountycourt.com
- snadams@cookcountycourt.com
- dwhensel@cookcountycourt.com
- probatedivservices@cookcountycourt.com
- efilehelp@cookcountycourt.com
- jlmckay@cookcountycourt.com
- probate.divatty@cookcountyil.gov
- (312) 603-5694
- (312) 603-2486
- (312) 603-5025
- (312) 603-6878
- (312) 603-2591
- (312) 603-7229
- (312) 603-3784, (312) 603-5647
- (312) 603-6558
- (312) 603-5157
- (312) 603-5647
Chambers25 contacts
- daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov
- carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov
- probatecrt1807orders@cookcountycourt.com
- daniel.tiernan2@cookcountyil.gov
- probatecrt1803orders@cookcountycourt.com
- kent.delgado@cookcountyil.gov
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- probatecrt1802orders@cookcountycourt.com
- jamieg.dickler@cookcountyil.gov
- probatecrt1806orders@cookcountycourt.com
- aicha.maccarthy@cookcountyil.gov
- terrence.mcguire@cookcountyil.gov
- jesse.outlaw@cookcountyil.gov
- stephanie.miller@cookcountyil.gov
- stephanie.miller@cookcountycourt.com
- daniel.malone@cookcountyil.gov
- probatedivorders@cookcountycourt.com
- amee.alonso@cookcountyil.gov
- susan.kennedy-sullivan@cookcountyil.gov
- james.murphy2@cookcountyil.gov
- james.murphy2@cookcountycourt.com
- barry.goldberg@cookcountyil.gov
- barry.goldberg@cookcountycourt.com
- (312) 603-5943
- (312) 603-7546
- (312) 603-7545
Other Contacts1 contacts
- efiling.support@tylertech.com
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
An emergency motion must be marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' and include a factual basis explaining the nature of the emergency.
The motion marked “EMERGENCY MOTION” shall include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency
Document Type
Emergency Motion
Requests to change the hearing format must be made by written motion that states a valid basis.
Any request to deviate from this format must be requested via a written motion with a valid basis required.
Document Type
Motion To Deviate From Hearing Format
Any order that sets or continues a hearing must state how the hearing will be held, and the default hearing format applies unless the order says otherwise.
All orders setting or continuing a hearing MUST contain language indicating how the hearing will be held. The hearing will be conducted as designated above unless an order is entered to the contrary.
Document Type
Order Setting Or Continuing Hearing
A courtesy copy of a current or final account must include the account itself, the previous year's account or inventory for the first account, the most current bond, and any fee schedule.
Courtesy copies of current and final accounts must include the following and must be delivered declared after the Court: 1. Current or final account; 2. Previous year account or inventory if First Account is being presented; 3. Most current bond; and 4. Fee schedule of the guardian or trustee, if any.
Document Type
Current Or Final Account Courtesy Copy
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
For the 2 p.m. trial/hearing call, witness lists and exhibits must be tendered to the parties, GAL, and Court one week before the trial, or the witnesses/exhibits will be excluded.
For all matters set for trial or hearing on the 2:00 p.m. call, a witness list and the associated ground must be tendered to all parties, the GAL and the Court one (1) week prior to the commencement of the trial or those witnesses and exhibits will be excluded from the trial or hearing.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
All courtesy copies must be received by 4:30 p.m. three court days before the hearing date, unless exempted or court-ordered otherwise.
With the exception of reports issued by a Guardian ad Litem on a Petition for Temporary Guardian or unless otherwise ordered by the Court, courtesy copies of all submissions to the court must be received by the court no later than 4:30 p.m. three court days (not actual days such as weekends and holidays) prior to the date set for presentation.
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When a petition for a temporary or plenary guardian is e-filed, a courtesy copy must be provided to the court at the time of filing so the court will consider the appointment timely.
In order for the court to consider timely the appointment of a GAL, a courtesy copy of a Petition for Appointment of a Temporary Guardian or Plenary Guardian that is e-filed must be provided to the court upon filing.
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All supporting documents for an emergency motion must be delivered to the courtroom or the a talking by hand, mail, or email no later than 10:00 a.m. on the preceding court day.
all supporting documents must be delivered to the courtroom by hand, mail or to the judge's e-mail listed above no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding the matter.
Page 2 | Emergency Motions
Unless an email exception applies, courtesy copies must be physically delivered to the court and may not be e-mailed.
All other courtesy copies must be delivered to the Court and are not to be submitted via email.
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Self-represented litigants are permitted to submit courtesy copies to the court by email.
Self-represented litigants are allowed to submit courtesy copies via email.
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Guardian ad litems may email their reports and fee petitions instead of delivering courtesy copies.
Additionally, guardian ad litems may submit reports and petitions for fees via email.
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