Judge Michael B. Barrett
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy • Hand Delivery
Communication
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Page & Word Limits1 rule
Replies are limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
pages and Replies shall be no more than ten (10) double-spaced pages.
Reply
10 pages
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Settlement requiring additional court involvement must use the court form that identifies the return for the full petition.
In the event the settlement requires additional court involvement (e.g. wrongful death/survival apportionment, minor’s settlement, etc.), the parties shall also utilize the court form identifying the date and time for submission of the appropriate petition.
Document Type
Settlement Dismissal Order
An emergency motion must explain in detail the emergency grounds.
The Motion must set forth in detail the grounds for hearing the motion on an emergency basis.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
Settlement dismissal orders must disclose whether voluntary mediation was used and whether the order dismisses the entire case.
Any orders dismissing matters pursuant to settlement must include a statement disclosing whether or not voluntary mediation was utilized in reaching settlement and also indicate if the settlement dismisses the entire cause of action.
Document Type
Settlement Dismissal Order
Petitions for minor, disabled, survival, or wrongful-death settlements must use the required court form.
Petitions to settle cases involving minors, disabled persons and survival and wrongful death claims shall utilize the form identifying the date and time for submission of the appropriate petition.
Document Type
Settlement Petition
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Counsel must present an unfiled draft settlement petition and proposed order by dropoff or email.
Counsel must present the Petition and accompanying materials in the box outside 2202 or email law.calcc@cookcountyil.gov an unfiled draft petition and proposed order.
Page 3 | Petitions to Approve Settlement
Agreed Motions may be submitted at any time by email to the specified account, and the email must state all parties agree.
Parties may submit Agreed when proceedings: (Agreed draft orders marked “Agreed”) at any time by emailing law.calcc@cookcountyil.gov and narrating in the email it is agreed by all parties as an Agreed Motion.
Page 3 | Agreed and Routine Motions
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Emergency motions must be emailed to Calendar B by 4:00 p.m. to be heard at 9:15 a.m. the next day.
Emergency Motions with a proposed Order must be submitted via email (with notice to all parties) to the Calendar B email account by 4:00 p.m. to be heard at 9:15 a.m. the next day.
Page 3 | Emergency Motions
Routine motions and 'Routine Order' draft orders may be submitted at 8:45 a.m. Monday-Friday by email or to the basket outside Courtroom 2202.
Routine Motions and accompanying Orders (marked as “Routine Order”) may be noticed and submitted at 8:45AM Monday-Friday to the B email address or to the basket outside Courtroom 2202.
Page 3 | Agreed and Routine Motions
Motions requesting permission to exceed page limits must be filed before the pertinent filing deadline.
Motions to file a brief in excess of these limitations must be filed in advance of the filing deadline.
Page 3 | Motions
Routine orders will be entered without a hearing if no objection is received by 12:00 p.m. same day.
Absent receipt of an objection by 12:00 p.m. the same day, orders will be entered off call without appearance.
Page 3 | Agreed and Routine Motions
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Emergency motions exceeding 15 pages require a hard copy delivered to Courtroom 2202 by 8:30 a.m.
If the motion, with exhibits, exceeds 15 pages, a hard copy must be delivered to Courtroom 2202 by 8:30 a.m.
Page 3 | Emergency Motions
Chambers Communication Rules
Pretrial settlement conferences may be scheduled either in open court or by email to the Calendar B account.
Pretrial Settlement Conferences may be scheduled in open Court or by email to the Calendar B email account with the initial hearing.
Page 4 | Pretrial Settlement Conferences