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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    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.

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    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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    Complaint
    Must include
    caption

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

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    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.

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    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 Kent A. Delgado

Judge Kent A. Delgado is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

The published procedures include a calendar and courtroom procedures for Judge Delgado's calendar, dated October 9, 2023.

Common questions about Judge Kent A. Delgado's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Kent A. Delgado?

Details: delivery at least 2 court days prior. Courtesy copies must be provided at least 2 court days before the hearing unless a briefing schedule says otherwise, and e-mail is not accepted.

View ruleSource: page 2, section COURTESY COPIES

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Kent A. Delgado?

Judge Kent A. Delgado's rule states these limits: 15 pages; 10 pages. Supporting and response briefs are limited to 15 pages and reply briefs to 10 pages, double-spaced with standard margins; motions for leave to file oversize briefs are strongly discouraged.

View ruleSource: page 3, section SET CALL

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge Kent A. Delgado?

The rule requires rule 201k factual statement and copy of most recent discovery order. Discovery motions must include a copy of the most recent discovery or case management order and a factual statement of efforts under Supreme Court Rule 201(k; failure to include the statement is grounds for striking the motion.

View ruleSource: page 2, section MOTIONS OF COURSE

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Kent A. Delgado?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Emergency motions must include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency and all supporting documents.

View ruleSource: page 3, section EMERGENCY MOTIONS

How may parties contact Judge Kent A. Delgado's chambers?

Filings over 15 pages should not be emailed or faxed to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 3, section SET CALL

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Kent A. Delgado?

Requests should be made at least 2 court days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Kent A. Delgado. Parties may request agreed orders for continuances on uncontested matters via e-mail, mail, or courier if no pending litigation, with at least 2 court days notice, including previous order and e-filed status report; agreed orders cannot change hearing dates on motions or trial dates.

View ruleSource: page 2, section AGREED ORDERS AND SCHEDULING ORDERS
Complete rules summary for Judge Kent A. Delgado

When checking in with the clerk, present the last order or motion setting the date and all relevant paperwork, with documents independently stapled and in chronological order.

Paper courtesy copies for openings, closings, and settlements may be tendered in open court or provided prior to hearing via hand delivery or mail, but not e-mail.

Courtesy copies must be provided at least 2 court days before the hearing unless a briefing schedule says otherwise, and e-mail is not accepted.

The court encourages courtesy copies prior to hearing for complicated heirship openings, closings with many heirs, all settlements, and all motions/petitions/claims for presentment.

Parties may request agreed orders for continuances on uncontested matters via e-mail, mail, or courier if no pending litigation, with at least 2 court days notice, including previous order and e-filed status report; agreed orders cannot change hearing dates on motions or trial dates.

Even if a request for an agreed order is made, parties must appear in court unless they receive an entered order or are otherwise instructed that appearance is waived.

Motions for initial presentment are heard in person at 10:00 A.M. daily; for contested matters requiring a briefing schedule, moving counsel must supply a courtesy copy of the motion (without supporting memorandum) in advance.

Discovery motions must include a copy of the most recent discovery or case management order and a factual statement of efforts under Supreme Court Rule 201(k; failure to include the statement is grounds for striking the motion.

Openings and closings of decedent estates, applications for letters and proof of heirship are heard in person at 10:15 a.m. daily; if heirship is extensive, a courtesy copy is required along with a copy of the Will if applicable.

Emergency motions require a courtesy copy marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' delivered to chambers by 10:00 A.M. the day before presentment; true emergencies are rare and non-emergencies may be directed to the regular motion call.

Emergency motions must include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency and all supporting documents.

Supporting and response briefs are limited to 15 pages and reply briefs to 10 pages, double-spaced with standard margins; motions for leave to file oversize briefs are strongly discouraged.

Filings over 15 pages should not be emailed or faxed to chambers.

Hearing dates will not be set until the moving party presents a complete set of courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings.

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