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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    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.

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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.

  • 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 Pamela Saindon

Judge Pamela Saindon is a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

The published standing order covers procedures for the Child Protection Calendar in courtroom 14N, detailing how those matters are handled.

Common questions about Judge Pamela Saindon's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Pamela Saindon?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions, pleadings, briefs, and exhibits. Details: delivery two business days before hearing. The movant must deliver courtesy copies of motion papers to the Court Coordinator at least two business days before a contested hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. Motions - Non-emergency

Does Judge Pamela Saindon require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Pamela Saindon's rules set a pre-motion procedure for emergency. Emergency motions must be filed and scheduled with the Court Coordinator for Calendar 14N.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. Motions - Emergency

What must be included with emergency motion filings before Judge Pamela Saindon?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Emergency motions must have 'Emergency' in the heading and include an affidavit or verification stating with particularity the sudden or unforeseen circumstances and why precedence is needed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. Motions - Emergency Motions

What must be included with fee petition filings before Judge Pamela Saindon?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Fee petitions must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 299, General Order No. 26, 750 ILCS 5/508, and Judge Balanoff's Administrative Order 21-1.

View ruleSource: page 2, section VI. Fee Petitions

How may parties contact Judge Pamela Saindon's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Pamela Saindon's chambers. The rule lists email Brein.Brown@cookcountyil.gov. Motions must be scheduled with the Court Coordinator unless they will be presented at an already scheduled time.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. Motions - Non-emergency

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Pamela Saindon?

The rule states that filing is treated as not specified. Written reports, evaluations, and assessments offered into evidence must be uploaded into the Proposed Exhibits folder on Sharepoint for the hearing date or may be stricken.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. Exhibits

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Pamela Saindon?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Notice and service of motions must comply with Illinois statutes, Supreme Court Rules, and Cook County Circuit Court Rules.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. Motions - Non-emergency
Complete rules summary for Judge Pamela Saindon

Motions must be scheduled with the Court Coordinator unless they will be presented at an already scheduled time.

Notice and service of motions must comply with Illinois statutes, Supreme Court Rules, and Cook County Circuit Court Rules.

The movant must deliver courtesy copies of motion papers to the Court Coordinator at least two business days before a contested hearing.

Courtesy copies of motions must be uploaded into Sharepoint for the scheduled hearing date.

When a motion is continued, it must be re-uploaded into Sharepoint for the new future date.

Motions must include particularized supporting facts and legal authority, with copies of the cited legal authority attached.

Emergency motions must be filed and scheduled with the Court Coordinator for Calendar 14N.

Emergency motions must have 'Emergency' in the heading and include an affidavit or verification stating with particularity the sudden or unforeseen circumstances and why precedence is needed.

Written reports, evaluations, and assessments offered into evidence must be tendered to all parties and the court at least 48 hours before the hearing or they may be stricken.

Written reports, evaluations, and assessments offered into evidence must be uploaded into the Proposed Exhibits folder on Sharepoint for the hearing date or may be stricken.

Foster parents must be given notice of any hearing that may change the custody or status of the minor, as required by the Juvenile Court Act.

Bar attorneys must prepare all proposed orders (continuance, motion, and fee petition orders) and upload them into Sharepoint.

Proposed orders for prove-ups must be emailed to the Judge no later than one day before the hearing.

The attorney presenting a fee petition must notify the Office of the State's Attorney and provide at least one courtesy copy to the Court Coordinator for the court.

At least one courtesy copy of the fee petition must be given to the Court Coordinator for the court.

Fee petitions must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 299, General Order No. 26, 750 ILCS 5/508, and Judge Balanoff's Administrative Order 21-1.

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