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.

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About Judge Maureen O. Hannon

Judge Maureen O. Hannon is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

This judge's published procedures include a standing order for Law Courtroom 2103, effective June 2, 2025.

Common questions about Judge Maureen O. Hannon's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Maureen O. Hannon?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions. Details: delivery 2 days prior to presentment, by chambers drop off. A courtesy copy of the motion should be delivered to chambers 2 days before presentment.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. MOTIONS - A.2

Does Judge Maureen O. Hannon require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Maureen O. Hannon's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. Parties must meet and confer regarding their motions in limine.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. TRIALS - B. Procedure

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Maureen O. Hannon?

Judge Maureen O. Hannon's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Briefs are limited to 15 pages unless leave of Court is granted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. MOTIONS - B

What must be included with short statement of case filings before Judge Maureen O. Hannon?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Upon assignment, parties must provide a short statement of the case to be read to the jury in voir dire, including the expected trial duration.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. TRIALS - A. Documents Required Upon Assignment

What must be included with witness list filings before Judge Maureen O. Hannon?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Upon assignment, parties must provide a witness list to be read to the jury.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. TRIALS - A. Documents Required Upon Assignment

How may parties contact Judge Maureen O. Hannon's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Maureen O. Hannon's chambers. The rule lists email Maureen.Hannon@cookcountyil.gov. To schedule a motion, email the Court with a suggested date and copy all counsel of record.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. MOTIONS - A.1

How does Judge Maureen O. Hannon handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Maureen O. Hannon's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Parties must agree whether the pretrial settlement submissions shall be confidential.

View ruleSource: page 1, section III. PRETRIAL SETTLEMENTS - C

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Maureen O. Hannon?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Pretrial settlement submissions should be delivered to the Court at least 3 days before the conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section III. PRETRIAL SETTLEMENTS - B

What rule applies to service for motion in limine before Judge Maureen O. Hannon?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Upon assignment, the parties must exchange motions in limine.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. TRIALS - B. Procedure
Complete rules summary for Judge Maureen O. Hannon

Briefs are limited to 15 pages unless leave of Court is granted.

Upon assignment, parties must provide a short statement of the case to be read to the jury in voir dire, including the expected trial duration.

Upon assignment, parties must provide a witness list to be read to the jury.

Upon assignment, parties must provide motions in limine.

Upon assignment, parties must provide two sets of jury instructions: one with IPI numbering and citations, and one without for the jury.

Upon assignment, the parties must exchange motions in limine.

Parties must meet and confer regarding their motions in limine.

Parties must confer on evidence deposition objections before raising disputed portions to the Court.

Motions are heard on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am.

To schedule a motion, email the Court with a suggested date and copy all counsel of record.

A courtesy copy of the motion should be delivered to chambers 2 days before presentment.

To withdraw a motion, email and/or call chambers.

To schedule a settlement conference, confer with opposing counsel, then email the Court with 2 or 3 suggested dates; the case must be pending in the Law Division.

Once a settlement conference date is confirmed, a Pre-Trial transfer Order must be entered in Courtroom 2005.

Pretrial settlement submissions should be delivered to the Court at least 3 days before the conference.

Parties must agree whether the pretrial settlement submissions shall be confidential.

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