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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  • Applies to
    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 Marcia O. Conway

Judge Marcia O. Conway is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County. The judge sits in the County Division.

Judge Conway's published procedures include a standing order for Calendar 6 in the County Division, effective March 6, 2025.

Common questions about Judge Marcia O. Conway's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Marcia O. Conway?

Courtesy-copy rule applies when a filing is > 10 pages. Details: delivery two business days before presentment. Hard courtesy copies are required for any motion or brief over 10 pages, delivered two business days before presentment.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

Does Judge Marcia O. Conway require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Marcia O. Conway's rules set a pre-motion procedure for rule 56. Before filing a summary judgment motion, parties should schedule an informal conference with the Court, should always inquire with the Court, and should not make written submissions before the conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Summary Judgment Practice/Informal Conference

What must be included with brief filings before Judge Marcia O. Conway?

The rule requires exhibit list and table of contents. Every motion or brief must include a table of contents for exhibits, with each exhibit individually designated.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Marcia O. Conway?

The rule requires proposed order. Proposed draft orders must be provided to the Court following a court appearance.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Draft Orders (following a court appearance)

How may parties contact Judge Marcia O. Conway's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Marcia O. Conway's chambers. All parties who have appeared must be copied on any email correspondence to the Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

Is electronic filing required before Judge Marcia O. Conway?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions and briefs must be e-filed with the court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies

What rule applies to serving all parties before Judge Marcia O. Conway?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Motions and briefs must be served on all parties of record.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions/Briefs/Courtesy Copies
Complete rules summary for Judge Marcia O. Conway

Every motion or brief must include a table of contents for exhibits, with each exhibit individually designated.

Motions and briefs must be e-filed with the court.

Motions and briefs must be served on all parties of record.

Hard courtesy copies are required for any motion or brief over 10 pages, delivered two business days before presentment.

Hard courtesy copies of motions and briefs must have exhibit designations on individual tabs that extend beyond the pages.

The moving party must deliver a complete hard copy set of all briefs, regardless of length, to the Calendar 6 mail slot no later than five business days before the hearing.

All parties who have appeared must be copied on any email correspondence to the Court.

Before filing a summary judgment motion, parties should schedule an informal conference with the Court, should always inquire with the Court, and should not make written submissions before the conference.

Proposed draft orders must be provided to the Court following a court appearance.

All parties must be copied on email submissions for entry of orders.

A tax deed request after prove-up must include a cover letter, transcript, proof of tax payment, requested documents, and a proposed order, submitted as hard copies to the Court.

Notices and orders setting statuses, hearings, motion calls, and similar matters must specify both the courtroom location and Zoom ID/passcode.

Tax deed prove-ups must be scheduled through the courtroom clerk.

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