Circuit Court of Cook County Chambers Communication Rules

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Proposed orders must be emailed directly to the Court's email, not the courtroom email.

ALL proposed court orders are to be emailed directly to the Court at the email listed above, not the courtroom email.

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All participants are prohibited from sending private, direct messages (ex parte communications) to the Court.

All participants are prohibited from sending private, direct messages to the Court.

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Motions should be emailed to Johan.Townsend@cookcountyil.gov and the draft order should be emailed to lawcal5orders@cookcountycourt.com at least two court days before the order will be entered by this Court.

Motions should be emailed to Johan.Townsend@cookcountyil.gov and the draft order should be emailed to lawcal5orders@cookcountycourt.com at least two court days before the order will be entered by this Court.

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All emails to the Court must have specific subject lines, describe the motion substance, and attach documents separately with identification.

All emails shall contain/comply with the following: 1. The subject line must contain the type of motion (e.g. Emergency, Routine, Regular) and the case name and court number; 2. Description of the substance of the motion (e.g. special process server, vacate defaults, leave to appear, amend a pleading (with the specifics of what is being amended; counts, adding parties, etc.) ; 3. Each document submitted as a separate attachment (i.e. not included as an exhibit to the motion), and identified (special process server order, vacate default order, amended complaint order, voluntary dismissal order, etc.).

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Court email is Toya.Harvey@cookcountyil.gov; emails to Court must copy all parties of record except confidential pretrial memos, with alternative service for self-represented litigants.

The Court’s email address is: Toya.Harvey@cookcountyil.gov Any email communication to the Court, shall also be sent to all parties of record except confidential pretrial memorandum. In the case of self- represented litigants, alternative service may be required.)

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Attorneys must check the CCC Portal before contacting the Deputy Clerk about order status.

Attorneys must consult the Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk’s “CCC Portal” to gain access to the Court’s electronic case files to determine if an order has been entered before contacting the Deputy Clerk.

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Ex parte communications via phone are strictly prohibited.

Ex parte communications via phone, email, or any other method are strictly prohibited.

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All parties who have appeared must be CC'd on courtesy copy emails; failure may result in motion being stricken.

All parties who have filed an appearance shall be carbon copied on courtesy copy emails to the Court. Failure to carbon copy any party who has filed an appearance in the case and provided an email address may result in the striking of the motion.

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Routine motions may only be piggy-backed onto a case management conference after contacting a law clerk for permission.

no routine motion may be piggy-backed onto a case management conference without first contacting one of the law clerks via email or phone for permission.

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Emergency motions must be emailed to chambers before 2:00 PM with 'Emergency Motion' subject line and CC all parties.

Submits to calendar15.chancery@cookcountyil.gov and the Court receives a copy of the filed emergency motion with supporting documents prior to 2:00 PM; Indicates “Emergency Motion” in the subject line of the email; and Carbon copies all parties of record on the email (unless a temporary restraining order is sought without notice).

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Interpreter requests must be emailed to the Calendar 4 address at least two days before the hearing, stating the languages needed; parties may also arrange for their own interpreters.

To request an interpreter, please email ccc.chancerycalendar4@cookcountyil.gov at least two (2) days prior to the hearing, indicating what language(s) are needed. Additionally, parties may provide their own interpreters.

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Post-trial materials must be submitted via email to the chambers email.

Post-Trial Submissions: Parties are to submit any post-trial materials via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov.

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The court does not provide emergency-motion dates or times by phone.

THE COURT DOES NOT GIVE DATES AND TIMES FOR EMERGENCY MOTIONS VIA PHONE.

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h. Interpreters: Parties are to provide their own interpreters. If a party is indigent and cannot afford an interpreter, the party should call chambers as soon as possible (at a minimum seven (7) business days before the first scheduled trial date) to request an interpreter.

h. Interpreters: Parties are to provide their own interpreters. If a party is indigent and cannot afford an interpreter, the party should call chambers as soon as possible (at a minimum seven (7) business days before the first scheduled trial date) to request an interpreter.

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Parties must provide their own interpreters; indigent parties should call chambers at least 7 business days before trial to request one.

Interpreters: Parties are to provide their own interpreters. If a party is indigent and cannot afford an interpreter, the party should call chambers as soon as possible (at a minimum seven (7) business days before the first scheduled trial date) to request an interpreter.

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Before filing a piggyback motion, the movant should contact the law clerk by chambers email or phone to check whether the schedule permits it.

Before filing, the Movant should contact Judge Walker’s law clerk(s) via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov or by phone at 312-603-5432 to determine if the Court’s schedule will allow them to piggy back the motion.

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The “re:” line of the email must contain the name of the party filing the motion, the case number and the date and time of the motion call. All parties must be copied on any email submissions.

The “re:” line of the email must contain the name of the party filing the motion, the case number and the date and time of the motion call. All parties must be copied on any email submissions.

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Counsel for all parties of record and any pro se litigants must be carbon copied on any email or communication to the Court.

Counsel for all parties of record or any pro se litigants must be carbon copied ("CC'd") on any email or communication to the Court.

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Do not contact the court regarding the status of entered orders; inquire with the deputy clerk at countycrt1702orders@cookcountycourt.com.

Please do not contact the court regarding the status of entered orders. Parties may inquire about the status of order entry with the deputy clerk assigned to Room 1702 at countycrt1702orders@cookcountycourt.com.

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Counsel must notify the Adoption Coordinator in advance if a party wishes to appear in person for an adoption initial presentment.

If a party and their invited guests wish to appear in person for an initial presentment, counsel must notify the Adoption Coordinator, Gloria Contreras, gloria.contreras@cookcountyil.gov in advance of the hearing date.

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All parties must be copied on any email submissions to the Court.

All parties must be copied on any email submissions.

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Email submissions to the Judge must have a 're:' line containing the party name, case number, and motion call date/time, and all parties must be copied.

The “re:” line of the email must contain the name of the party filing the motion, the case number and the date and time of the motion call. All parties must be copied on any email submissions.

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Written communications with court staff must include the case name and docket number and copy all parties and attorneys of record.

All written communications with court staff must list the case name and docket number. All parties and attorneys of record must be copied on written communications with court staff.

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The court email address may only be used for submitting documents, not for requesting relief or copying the court on counsel discussions.

Parties should not use this email address to request relief from the court or to copy the court on discussions between counsel. This email address is solely for the submission of documents.

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Clerk’s statuses occur by email at 9:30 a.m. on the first Friday after a reply is due, with no appearance required.

Clerk’s Statuses are scheduled for 9:30 a.m. on the first Friday after a reply is due. b. Clerk’s Statuses are conducted via email. No appearance is necessary.

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Interpreter requests must be emailed to chambers at least two full court days before the hearing.

To request an interpreter, email ccc.chancerycalendar1@cookcountyil.gov at least two full court days before the hearing.

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Every communication with the court or court staff must include all parties of record.

All parties of record must be included on any communication with the court and or court staff.

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Litigants must contact Judge Pedersen's Judicial Law Clerk to obtain the argument or ruling date.

a. Litigants must contact Judge Pedersen's Judicial Law Clerk to obtain the Argument or Ruling Date.

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Chambers maintains a dedicated email address for courtesy copies and emergency motion scheduling.

Courtesy Copies and Emergency Motion Scheduling E-mail: ccc.mfmlcalendar63@cookcountyil.gov

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Emergency motions must be scheduled by contacting the Judicial Law Clerk, who sets the hearing date and time based on the Judge's availability.

Emergency motions must be scheduled by contacting Judge Pedersen's Judicial Law Clerk. The law clerk will provide the date and time the emergency motion will be heard, depending on the availability of the Judge.

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Ex parte communication with the Court over email is prohibited.

No ex parte communication with the Court will be allowed over e-mail.

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Motions may not be piggy-backed onto a case management conference without emailing Judge Pedersen's law clerk for permission.

No other motions may be piggy-backed onto a case management conference without contacting Judge Pedersen's law clerk via e-mail for permission.

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Emails submitting proposed orders for routine motions must indicate in the subject line that the matter is 'Off Call'.

When submitting proposed orders for routine motions indicate in the subject of the email that this is an "Off Call" matter.

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Emergency motion pleadings and notices must be emailed to the designated chambers email address.

Pleadings and Notices for Emergency Motions must be emailed to ccc.mfmlcalendar63@cookcountyil.gov no later than 1 day prior to the hearing date and received before 3:00 p.m.

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3126037554

Contact the Court immediately via phone or email if you cannot connect to a Zoom hearing.

In the event a litigant or attorney is scheduled to attend via Zoom, but is unable to connect to Judge Pedersen's Zoom hearing, please immediately call (312) 603-7554 and/or e-mail ccc.mfmlcalendar63@cookcountyil.gov to let the Court know of your difficulty in connecting with the Zoom hearing call.

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Status inquiries about entered orders must go to the deputy clerk in Room 1704 by email, copying all parties, not to the court directly.

Do not contact the court regarding the status of entered orders. Parties may inquire about the status of order entry with the deputy clerk assigned to Room 1704 at Countycrt1704orders@cookcountycourt.com copying all parties.

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If the parties have agreed to the entry of an Agreed Order, it may be submitted to the Calendar 7 mail slot located outside of Room 1701 or emailed to corinne.heggie@cookcountyil.gov. When an email submission attaching an agreed order contains questions or provides information to the court, parties, or both, the agreed order with not be signed. All parties must be copied on any email submissions. Do not submit originals to the court.

If the parties have agreed to the entry of an Agreed Order, it may be submitted to the Calendar 7 mail slot located outside of Room 1701 or emailed to corinne.heggie@cookcountyil.gov. When an email submission attaching an agreed order contains questions or provides information to the court, parties, or both, the agreed order with not be signed. All parties must be copied on any email submissions. Do not submit originals to the court.

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All communications with the court must be made through the filing of pleadings, motions, applications, petitions, briefs, legal memoranda, etc.

All communications with the court must be made through the filing of pleadings, motions, applications, petitions, briefs, legal memoranda, etc.

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Direct communications with law clerks are allowed only for administrative and scheduling matters, not substantive legal issues.

Direct communications with law clerks are permitted only for administrative and scheduling matters and not on substantive legal issues or legal advice.

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Upon assignment for trial, the parties must email a copy of the Trial Assignment Order to chambers.

The parties are to email a copy of the Trial Assignment Order to the Court at: Daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov.

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All email correspondence to the Court must copy all parties and include the hearing date in the subject line when applicable.

All email correspondence to the Court must notice/copy all parties. Please include the date of the hearing, if applicable, in the subject line of the email.

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Email to chambers is for scheduling only unless the Court specifically directs otherwise or the Post-Trial Motions Section permits it.

Email Address daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov (Email is FOR SCHEDULING ONLY unless otherwise specifically directed by the Court or as addressed below in Post-Trial Motions Section)

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After the motion is approved, the estate attorney must contact the Illinois State Treasurer's Manager for Compliance by email.

After the judge approves the motion and schedules a return date, the estate attorney shall contact the Illinois State Treasurer's Manager for Compliance at UP_Report@illinoistreasurer.gov.

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After court, proposed orders must be sent to Probatecrt1803orders@cookcountycourt.com.

After court, proposed orders shall be sent to Probatecrt1803orders@cookcountycourt.com

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Emails with proposed agreed orders or proposed continuances sent before a court hearing must be sent to daniel.tiernan2@cookcountyil.gov, and no other documents should be sent to that address.

Emails with proposed agreed orders or proposed continuances sent prior to court hearing shall be sent to daniel.tiernan2@cookcountyil.gov. No other documents should be sent to this email.

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The movant should contact the judge's law clerk or secretary when a scheduled fully briefed matter is resolved and will not be heard.

As a courtesy to the Court, please contact the Judge’s law clerk or his secretary, if any scheduled fully briefed matter has been resolved and will not be heard.

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All parties with an appearance must be copied on all email communications with the court.

All parties for whom an appearance has been filed must be cc'd on all email communications with the court.

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Anyone contacting the court to schedule an emergency motion must explain the emergency, and hearings are only scheduled for genuine emergencies.

ANY PERSON who contacts the court to schedule an emergency motion must be prepared to explain the nature of the emergency to the Court. Emergency hearings will not be scheduled unless such a hearing is warranted due to a genuine emergency.

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If the Court declines an agreed order, the court coordinator will contact parties to appear via Zoom to communicate reasons.

If the Court declines to enter any Agreed Order, the Court shall have the court coordinator contact the parties and ask them to appear via Zoom so that the Court may communicate the reasons for the same to the parties;