Circuit Court of Cook County Courtesy Copy Requirements

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Courtesy copies of motion to consolidate or designate as related must be delivered hard copy and emailed 5 business days before hearing, including motion, notice, and operative complaint.

At least five (5) business days before the date on which the motion is noticed for hearing, courtesy copies must be delivered in hard copy to Chambers and emailed to Calendar 12’s email. The copies must include the motion, notice of motion, and copies of the operative complaint (without exhibits) for each involved case.

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Courtesy copies of TRO motions must be delivered hard copy and emailed prior to hearing, including proof of notice and all supporting documents.

A courtesy copy of the TRO motion, including proof of notice, as well as all supporting documents, must be delivered in hard copy to Chambers and emailed to Calendar 12’s email prior to any hearing.

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Courtesy copies of all contested motion briefing must be delivered hard copy at least 5 business days before Clerk's Status date.

At least five (5) business days prior to the Clerk’s Status, the movant must deliver in hard copy to Chambers courtesy copies of all contested motion briefing. This includes Respondent’s briefs, exhibits, or other materials incorporated by reference.

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Courtesy copy of complaint must be delivered hard copy 5 business days before ICM Conference for first appearances.

If the ICM Conference is the first appearance by counsel or a self- represented litigant, a courtesy copy of the complaint must be delivered in hard copy to the Court five (5) business days in advance.

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Courtesy copies of default judgment motions must be delivered hard copy 5 business days before hearing, including all supporting materials.

At least five (5) business days before the date on which the motion is noticed for hearing, a courtesy copy of the motion and all supporting materials listed in section two above must be delivered in hard copy to Chambers. If courtesy copies are not delivered on time, the Court may strike the motion.

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Each party will serve on the other a Settlement Memorandum at least five (5) business days prior to the Settlement Conference. Courtesy copies must be delivered in hard copy to Chambers and emailed to Calendar 12’s email on the same date as provided to the parties.

Each party will serve on the other a Settlement Memorandum at least five (5) business days prior to the Settlement Conference. Courtesy copies must be delivered in hard copy to Chambers and emailed to Calendar 12’s email on the same date as provided to the parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

At Clerk's Status for a contested motion, the moving party must hand-deliver complete courtesy copies of all briefs, pleadings, exhibits and deposition transcripts to the Law Clerk; the court does not accept courtesy copies by mail or basket drop-off.

At the Clerk's Status, the moving party MUST provide the Law Clerk in the antechambers of courtroom 2201 with complete courtesy copies; this includes copies of all briefs and other necessary pleadings, exhibits and complete deposition transcripts of all witnesses who testified regarding the subject of the motion. This court does not accept courtesy copies by mail or by basket drop-off.

CRITICALCivil cases

Emergency motions should be added to the sign-in sheet in the courtroom on the bench, on the date on the notice of motion after 8:45 am. At that time, counsel should provide the courtroom clerk with the original notice of motion and a courtesy copy of the motion.

Emergency motions should be added to the sign-in sheet in the courtroom on the bench, on the date on the notice of motion after 8:45 am. At that time, counsel should provide the courtroom clerk with the original notice of motion and a courtesy copy of the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

The movant must deliver a complete set of courtesy copies of all relevant documents at the Clerk Status, and failure to deliver the courtesy copies results in the motion being stricken.

A CLERK STATUS WILL BE HELD Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday _____________ at 10:35 A.M. in Courtroom 2201 when the movant must provide the Court with a COMPLETE SET of courtesy copies of ALL relevant documents, including the MOTION, RESPONSE, REPLY briefs, pleadings, deposition transcripts, and any other exhibits. Failure of the movant to deliver courtesy copies of briefs and necessary pleadings and exhibits to the staff of Room 2201 at the designated Clerk Status shall result in the motion being stricken.

CRITICALCivil cases

Do not send additional courtesy copies, reminders, statements of intent to submit future filings, or communications between attorneys.

DO NOT SEND ADDITIONAL COURTESY COPIES, REMINDERS, STATEMENTS OF INTENT TO SUBMIT FUTURE FILINGS, OR COMMUNICATIONS (e.g. E-MAIL THREADS) BETWEEN ATTORNEYS.

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The movant must email file-stamped courtesy copies of the fully-briefed motion (PDFs only) within one day of the last brief being accepted, including the pleadings, motion and briefs with exhibits, deposition transcripts, and any Bates-stamped administrative record.

The movant is responsible for submitting the file-stamped courtesy copies of the fully-briefed motion as soon as a file-stamped copy of the last brief (usually reply) is accepted by the Court Clerk's office, within one day of filing. Email is preferred (CCC.ChanceryCalendar14@CookCountyIL.gov), PDFs only. A complete set of courtesy copies includes: Most Recent Complaint/Pleadings; Motion, Supporting Brief, Response Brief, Reply Brief, and all Exhibits; Complete Deposition Transcripts if any deposition testimony is cited (condensed preferred); Any other Relevant Pleadings; and A Bates Stamped Administrative Record, if applicable.

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A file-stamped courtesy copy of the emergency motion marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' with supporting documents must be emailed to chambers prior to 3:00 p.m.

You must also attach a file-stamped courtesy copy of the motion marked "EMERGENCY MOTION" and all supporting documents, to the courtroom email prior to 3:00 p.m. or it may not be reviewed until the next following day when Court is in session.

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Email courtesy copies of piggybacked motions at least two court days before the presentment date.

Please email courtesy copies of the piggybacked motion at least two court days before the presentment date.

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Email courtesy copies of all motions set for hearing one week before the scheduled hearing date.

Please email courtesy copies of all motions set for hearing one week before the scheduled hearing date on the motion.

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File-stamped courtesy copies of all motions or briefs must be received within one business day of filing, with email strongly preferred.

File-stamped courtesy copies of all motions or briefs must be received within one (1) business day of the date of filing, or as soon as file-stamped. E-mail is strongly preferred.

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At the first appearance, the parties should be prepared to submit courtesy copies of their pleadings (e.g., Complaint, Answer, Affirmative Defenses, Counterclaims,). Please email pleadings in PDF form to CCC.ChanceryCalendar14@CookCountyIL.gov.

At the first appearance, the parties should be prepared to submit courtesy copies of their pleadings (e.g., Complaint, Answer, Affirmative Defenses, Counterclaims,). Please email pleadings in PDF form to CCC.ChanceryCalendar14@CookCountyIL.gov.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies of any documents or filings must be delivered to court at least three business days before presentment, or the court may strike and reset the matter.

In addition to filing requirements outlined above, and unless otherwise order by this Court, courtesy copies of any documents or filings shall be delivered to court at least three (3) business days before the presentment. If the movant fails to comply with this rule, the court may strike and reset the matter at the Court's discretion.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Prior to any hearing on a Motion for Relief, courtesy copies of the Motion for Relief, State's Petition to Deny Pretrial Release (if applicable), Court's Order, transcript of first appearance proceedings, and all defense materials must be provided.

The following are required as courtesy copies prior to any hearing on a Motion for Relief: ===== PAGE 2 ===== 1. Petitioner's Motion for Relief 2. State's Petition to Deny Pretrial Release, if applicable 3. Court's Order After Detention Hearing or Order for Conditions of Release from first appearance hearing 4. Transcript of proceedings at first appearance hearing 5. Any and all materials the defense intends to submit or rely upon at the Motion

CRITICALCivil cases

For routine motions, movant must email courtesy copies of Notice of Motion, Routine Motion, and Proposed Order prior to the noticed date.

Routine motions should be noticed for 8:30 a.m. and do not require a court appearance. Prior to the noticed date, the movant must provide the court with electronic courtesy copies of the Notice of Motion, Routine Motion, and a Proposed Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Litigants must email courtesy copies of motions/filings at least 48 hours before presentment; paper copies not required unless requested.

Litigants must provide courtesy copies of any motions or filings they wish the court to consider at least 48 hours prior to presentment. Courtesy copies should be submitted to the court in .pdf format to ccc.chancerycalendar5@cookcountyil.gov. Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Petitions to approve settlement must be emailed to chambers before e-filing, copying all counsel.

Petitions to Approve Settlement in cases involving wrongful death, survival, minor(s) or disabled individuals must be emailed to nichole.patton@cookcountyil.gov or hand-delivered to Courtroom 2407 before e-filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

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

Courtesy copies of motions must be uploaded in Sharepoint for the date the motion will be heard.

CRITICALCivil cases

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

The attorney presenting the petition must notice the Office of the State’s Attorney with at least one courtesy copy to the Court Coordinator who will provide it to the court.

CRITICALCivil cases

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

If a motion is continued to a future date, the motion must be uploaded into Sharepoint for the future date.

CRITICALCivil cases

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

The movant must tender courtesy copies of the motion or pleading with responsive briefs, pleadings and exhibits to the Court Coordinator at least TWO (2) business days before a contested matter is set to be heard.

CRITICALCivil cases

Settlement petitions for wrongful death, survival, minors, or disabled individuals must be filed with courtesy copies via email to the judge, and all email transmittals must copy all counsel of record.

Petitions to Approve Settlement in cases involving wrongful death, survival, minor(s) or disabled individuals must be filed, with courtesy copies delivered to patricia.sheahan@cookcountyil.gov. All email transmittals must copy all counsel of record. Adherence to the Procedures adopted by the Law, Municipal and Probate Divisions is required.

CRITICALCivil cases

Before Clerk's Status, movant must provide electronic and physical courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings, papers, case law, and the operative complaint with exhibits.

Prior to the Clerk’s Status, the movant shall provide the Court with electronic and physical courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings, papers, and substantive case law. This includes a copy of the operative complaint or petition, with exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of notice of motion and motion must be emailed to chambers at least three business days before presentment.

Courtesy copies of a file-stamped notice of motion and the file-stamped motion must be delivered to the court at least three business days prior to the presentment date. Parties shall deliver the notice of motion and the motion by email, with exhibits, to the Chambers email address.

CRITICALCivil cases

Motions exceeding 20 pages must also be provided in physical format to the Court.

Any motions exceeding 20 pages in length (including exhibits) shall also be provided in physical format to the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of briefs for contested motions must be delivered to the law clerk in Courtroom 2609 by 11:00 A.M. on the set date.

Courtesy copies of briefs for all contested motions are received by the law clerk in Courtroom 2609 at 11:00 A.M. on the date set.

CRITICALCivil cases

The movant must provide courtesy copies of all briefs, a copy of the complaint, and all relevant exhibits to the court.

The movant is responsible for providing the court with courtesy copies of all briefs, a copy of the complaint and all relevant exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

A courtesy copy of emergency motions must be delivered to Courtroom 2609 by 4:00 p.m. the preceding day.

A courtesy copy must be delivered to Courtroom 2609 by 4:00 p.m. the preceding day.

CRITICALCivil cases

The movant must deliver copies of the motion, all briefs, pleadings and relevant exhibits at the clerk's status call.

Pursuant to Motion Judges Rule 6.0-6.3, the movant is responsible for delivering copies of the motion, all briefs, pleadings and exhibits relevant to the motion at the clerk's status.

CRITICALCivil cases

A courtesy copy of regular motions must be delivered to Courtroom 2609 by 4:00 p.m. the day before the motion call.

A courtesy copy must be delivered to Courtroom 2609 by 4:00 p.m. the day before the call.

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Courtesy copies should be provided in hard copy format in the courtesy copy bin outside of Courtroom 2203.

Courtesy copies should be provided in hard copy format in the courtesy copy bin outside of Courtroom 2203.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies of any documents or filings must be delivered to the Court at least three business days before presentment; non-compliance may result in the matter being struck and reset.

In addition to the filing requirements outlined above, and unless otherwise ordered by this Court, courtesy copies of any documents or filings shall be delivered to the Court at least three (3) business days before the presentment. If the movant fails to comply with this rule, the court may strike and reset the matter at the Court's discretion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of all submissions must be received by 4:30 p.m. three court days prior to the presentation date, unless exempted or otherwise ordered.

With the exception of reports issued by a Guardian ad Litem on a Petition for Temporary Guardian or unless otherwise ordered by the Court, courtesy copies of all submissions to the court must be received by the court no later than 4:30 p.m. three court days (not actual days such as weekends and holidays) prior to the date set for presentation.

CRITICALCivil cases

Supporting documents for emergency motions must be delivered by hand, mail, or email to the judge no later than 10:00 AM the court day before presentment.

all supporting documents must be delivered to the courtroom by hand, mail or to the judge's e-mail listed above no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding presentment.

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Paper copies of agreed motions/orders must be delivered to Room 2204.

Paper copies of the Motion/Order are to be delivered to Room 2204.

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The movant must deliver a courtesy copy of the motion to the Court prior to presentment.

The Movant SHALL DELIVER courtesy copy of the motion to the Court prior to presentment.

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Movant must deliver complete paper courtesy copy of briefed motions to Courtroom 2204; failure may cause denial or continuance.

For any motions for which a briefing schedule has been allowed, the movant is responsible for delivering a complete paper courtesy copy of the motion consisting of all briefs and exhibits filed in support of or in opposition to the motion to Courtroom 2204. Movant's failure to submit a complete paper courtesy copy will result in the denial or continuance of the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of all submissions must be received by the court by 4:30 p.m. three court days before presentation, except for GAL reports on Temporary Guardian petitions or unless otherwise ordered.

With the exception of reports issued by a Guardian ad Litem on a Petition for Temporary Guardian or unless otherwise ordered by the Court, courtesy copies of all submissions to the court must be received by the court no later than 4:30 p.m. three court days (not actual days such as weekends and holidays) prior to the date set for presentation.

CRITICALCivil cases

Filings over 25 pages cannot be emailed and must be delivered to chambers.

No filing in excess of 25 pages will be accepted by emailed but instead must be delivered to chambers.

CRITICALCivil cases

E-filed petitions for appointment of temporary or plenary guardian require a courtesy copy to the court upon filing.

In order for the court to consider the timely appointment of a GAL, a courtesy copy of a Petition for Appointment of a Temporary Guardian or Plenary Guardian that is e-filed must be provided to the court upon filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Supporting documents for emergency motions must be delivered to the courtroom by hand, mail, or the judge's email by 10:00 AM the court day before presentment.

all supporting documents must be delivered to the courtroom by hand, mail or to the judge’s e-mail listed above no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding presentment.

CRITICALCivil cases

Whether you are appearing in person or remotely, all courtesy copies and proposed orders must be e-mailed in accordance with the rules specified above or with the order entered by the Court that scheduled the matter.

Whether you are appearing in person or remotely, all courtesy copies and proposed orders must be e-mailed in accordance with the rules specified above or with the order entered by the Court that scheduled the matter.

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Piggybacked motions require courtesy copies (file-stamped motion and Notice of Motion) via email and hard copy, or the motion may be stricken.

Parties may piggyback motions on this date by noticing motions, tendering a file stamped copy of the motion and a Notice of Motion with the previously scheduled court date via email and hard copy. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

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Pre-trial memoranda courtesy copies must be sent to the court at least three days before the settlement conference via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies to the bin outside Courtroom 2510.

Courtesy copies of pre-trial memoranda shall be sent to the court at least three days before via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies delivered to the bin outside Courtroom 2510.

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For the initial intake date, parties must tender courtesy copies of the complaint, proof of service, and appearances via email and hard copy, or the motion may be stricken.

In preparation for the initial date, parties must tender courtesy copies of the complaint, any proof of service, and any filed appearances via email. Courtesy copies tendered via email and hard copy. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

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Courtesy copies of trial materials must be sent to the court via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies, due 14 days before trial.

Courtesy copies of trial materials shall be sent to the court via email in text- searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies. Materials are due 14 days before