Circuit Court of Cook County Document Filing Requirements

Documents with non-registered signatories need original signatures, list signatories, retain original for 1 year post-judgment finality.

Source text: b. If a document requires the signature(s) of one or more persons not a party to the case or not registered for electronic filing (e.g., settlement agreement with a pro se party, or a witness' affidavit), the filing party or attorney must confirm that all such persons required to sign the document approve it: i. Original signatures of all non electronic filers must be obtained before filing the document; ii. The document must indicate the identity of each non registered signatory; and iii. The filing party must retain the original document until one year after the date that the judgment has become final by the conclusion of direct review or the expiration of the time for seeking such review.

E-filed documents must bear facsimile/typographical signature of filing party; complies with original signature rules.

Source text: a. Any document electronically signed pursuant to this section shall comply with all applicable laws and rules regarding original signatures on court documents and shall be subject to applicable sanctions. i. Each electronically filed document shall bear a facsimile or typographical signature of the attorney or pro se party authorizing such filing. ii. Documents containing signatures of third parties may be filed electronically and shall bear a facsimile or typographical signature.

Exhibits must be scanned per size limits; non-electronic exhibits may be filed conventionally; exhibit index required.

Source text: _Exhibits_. i. Filing parties shall scan paper exhibits for electronic filing in accordance with the size and scanning limitations set forth herein or as required by the applicable statute, local rule or order (1) Exhibits not readily available in electronic form (e.g. blueprints, large maps) may be filed conventionally. ii. A party electronically filing exhibits must attach an index listing each item and identifying the related paper.

E-filed documents must include case number, case type, filer name, party name, and document type.

Source text: _Required Information_ i. circuit court case number; ii. type of case; iii. name of the filer; iv. name of the party on whose behalf the document is being filed; and v. type of document being filed.

Expungement petitions must include a waiver of claims against arresting officers satisfactory to the court.

Source text: The petition shall be accompanied by a waiver, in a manner satisfactory to the court, waiving any and all claims the petitioner may have against the arresting officer or officers in the case arising out of the incident of arrest.

Criminal/quasi-criminal error correction motions must be written, accompanied by an affidavit, and filed with the Clerk of the Court.

Source text: A motion to correct errors in criminal and quasi-criminal cases shall be in writing, accompanied by affidavit, entitled in the action in which the error complained of is alleged to have occurred, filed with the Clerk of the Court and memorandum thereof entered in the original action.

Attorneys filing appearances on behalf of insurance companies must state the insurance company's name.

Source text: In all cases filed in the Circuit Court of Cook County wherein an attorney files his appearance for any party on behalf of an insurance company or companies pursuant to a contract of insurance or subrogation between said insurance company or companies and any party, the attorney shall state the name of the insurance company or companies on whose behalf he has filed.

Chancery Division initiating documents must include specific designation below 'In Chancery' in the caption based on relief sought.

Source text: Every complaint or other paper commencing an action in the Chancery Division shall designate in the caption below the words "In Chancery" the following depending upon the relief sought: a. If the case is to be maintained as a Class Action the words "Class Action" shall appear regardless of any other relief sought. b. If the Complaint seeks injunctive relief, the words "Injunction/Temporary Restraining Order" shall appear regardless of any other relief sought except as provided in subsection (a) above. c. If the Complaint seeks the foreclosure of a mortgage, the words "Mortgage Foreclosure" shall appear except as provided in subsections (a) and (b) above. d. If the Complaint seeks a change of name, it shall bear the words "Change of Name" except as provided in subsections (a), (b) and (c) above. e. If the Complaint seeks a review of the decision of an administrative body or agency, the words "Administrative Review" shall appear except as provided in subsections (a), (b), (c) and (d) above. f. If the Complaint seeks a declaratory judgment, the words "Declaratory Judgment" shall appear except as provided in subsections (a), (b), (c), (d) and (e) above. g. If the Complaint seeks to foreclose a Mechanic's Lien, it shall bear the words "Mechanic's Lien" except as provided in subsections (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) above. h. All other actions not specified in subsections (a-g) above shall have the word "General" below the words "In Chancery."

Small claims complaints must include 'Small Claims' endorsement beneath the caption.

Source text: Complaints in actions on Small Claims within the provisions of Rules 281 through 288 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of Illinois shall be endorsed with the words "Small Claims" beneath the caption.

Initiating documents must include specified caption text: 'IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS' and the department/division/district name.

Source text: Every complaint or other paper initiating any action or proceeding shall contain in the caption the words "IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS" and the name of the Department and Division or District of the Court in which the action is filed.

All notices of remote or hybrid proceedings must include the specified language regarding appearance via Zoom or hybrid proceeding.

Source text: All notices shall include the following language: On at : AM/PM, or as soon thereafter as counsel may be heard, I shall appear before Judge by Zoom video-conference or in a hybrid proceeding, and present the attached motion.

Emails/cover letters for decedent's estate agreed orders must have subject lines including hearing date, case name, and case number.

Source text: The subject line of your cover letter or e-mail must include the date of the hearing followed by the case name and number (e.g., July 22, 2023: Estate of Doe, 20 P 0000).

Courtesy copies for decedent's estate agreed orders must include nature of request, verified status report, and proposed order, submitted 2-5 business days prior to court date.

Source text: Courtesy copies including the nature of the request, the verified status report, and the proposed order, shall be provided to the judge’s e-mail or courtroom no later than two (2) business days but no more than 5 business days prior to the scheduled court date.

Emails requesting guardianship agreed orders must have subject lines including hearing date, case name, and case number.

Source text: The subject line of your e-mail must include the date of the hearing followed by the case name and case number (e.g., July 22, 2023: Estate of Doe, 20 P 0000).

Default judgment motions require notice, summons, motion, draft order, operative complaint, and supporting materials.

Source text: With the motion for default judgment, the movant must provide: ● The notice, summons showing service, and motion for default judgment; ● A draft judgment order specifying the precise relief sought; ● A copy of the operative complaint; and ● Any other materials supporting the movant’s burden of showing a prima facie case for the relief sought. See 735 ILCS 5/2-1301(d).

Default motions require courtesy copies of notice, summons, motion, attorney’s certification, and military affidavit if applicable.

Source text: The Court requires a courtesy copy of: o The notice, summons showing service, and motion; o An attorney’s signed and certified statement that the Clerk’s electronic docket indicates that the defendant has not filed an appearance or answer; and o A military affidavit, if the default is against a person.

Parties must email an agreed proposed order after any court appearance, including required identifying and remote appearance details.

Source text: After any appearance in Court, the Parties must email an agreed proposed order to ccc.chancerycalendar4@cookcountyil.gov. The Court requests that the parties: ● Use the fillable PDF Calendar 4 Case Management Order (available at https://www.cookcountycourt.org/Judges-Pages/Conlon-Alison) or use Word format, so the Court can make changes if needed. ● Identify the parties that appeared and did not appear (if any). ● State the date of the appearance. ● Include the following information for remote appearances, unless otherwise ordered: ○ Zoom Meeting ID Number: 974 5431 3798 ○ Password: 501494 ○ Dial In Number (if needed): (312) 626-6799

Motions for default must be accompanied by an affidavit of service from the Sheriff or special process server; website printouts are insufficient.

Source text: Motions for default must be accompanied by the actual affidavit of service from the Cook County Sheriff or the special process server. A printout of the status of service from the Cook County Sheriff’s website is not an affidavit of service and is not sufficient to prove service.

Motions for appointment of a special process server must include the server’s license number, service address, and statement of prior Sheriff service attempt.

Source text: Special Process Server: Motions for the Appointment of a Special Process Server must include the license number of the process server to be appointed, the address where service is sought, and a statement that service was attempted through the Sheriff’s Office.

Proposed agreed dismissal orders for voluntary dismissals must strike all future court dates.

Source text: Voluntary Dismissals: Litigants are required to strike any future court dates in a proposed agreed dismissal order.

Every motion must be accompanied by a notice of filing and a notice of motion.

Source text: All motions require a notice of filing and notice of motion.

Pleadings that include exhibits must contain a table of contents, and all exhibits must be clearly marked.

Source text: Pleadings that attach exhibits must include a table of contents, and the exhibits must be clearly marked.

Administrative records must include a table of contents.

Source text: All administrative records, regardless of exhibit length, must be submitted electronically with a table of contents.

Pretrial memoranda for settlement conferences must include specified sections.

Source text: The memorandum should include the following sections: (I) Procedural History; (II) Summary of Position; (III) Objectives/Desired Outcome; (IV) Summary of Past Settlement Attempts (if applicable).

Contested discovery motions must show compliance with Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 201(k).

Source text: Any contested discovery motion must show compliance with Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 201(k). Failure to include Rule 201k efforts in any discovery motion may result in the motion being stricken or denied.

Draft judgment order must be submitted with all prove up materials.

Source text: A draft judgment order, specifying the precise relief sought, must also be submitted in all cases.

Motions to default require notice of motion, substantive motion, summons face, return of summons, certificate of recent file check, military affidavit (if individual), and proposed order in Word format.

Source text: The following materials are required to support a motion to default a party: 1. a copy of the notice of motion; 2. the substantive motion; 3. the face of summons; 4. a copy of return of summons; 5. an attorney or litigant certificate certifying that both the court file and the computer register have been checked for the defendant’s appearance or answer no more than 10 days before presentment of the motion. The certificate must be dated no more than ten (10) days before presentment of the motion; 6. a military affidavit if defaulting an individual (as required by federal law–Form CCG 004); and 7. a proposed order in Word document format.

Privilege claims require privilege log and supporting affidavits/proof.

Source text: Privilege claims will not be entertained unless the claimant supplies a privilege log and any affidavits or other proof necessary to lay a factual basis for the privilege claimed. See Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 201(n).

Proposed orders must be hand delivered to courtroom 2405 or emailed as Word documents by noon, with case number in the email subject line.

Source text: Proposed Orders: Parties shall hand deliver a proposed order to the clerk in courtroom 2405 or email a proposed order in Word document format to ccc.chancerycalendar7@cookcountyil.gov by NOON. All emails shall include the case number in the subject line.

CMOs must use the prescribed form, with filing date and trial setting/trial date on top of each order.

Source text: Parties must the prescribed form order and indicate the filing date as well as the trial setting date, or trial date, on the top of each order. See Appendix A.

Pre-trial memoranda must be emailed at least 2 days before conference, containing specified case and settlement details.

Source text: At least two days before the pre-trial conference, each party should deliver to the court an unfiled pre-trial memorandum by email containing: (1) a summary of the allegations, defenses, facts, claimed injuries and damages; and (2) the last demand, offer, and policy limits.

Settlement petitions must comply with Local Rules 6.4, 6.5, and specified Memorandum requirements.

Source text: Follow the requirements set out in Local Rules 6.4 and 6.5 and in Memorandum for Final Procedures Concerning Disposition of Minors and Disabled Persons Personal Injury Cases, Survival Actions, and Wrongful Death Cases with Sample Petitions and Orders (April 2026).

Routine/agreed motion emails must include case name, number, motion type, substance, attachments, and proof of service to all parties.

Source text: What is required in the email for a routine/agreed motion? Specify the case name, case number, motion type, substance of the motion, and include the relevant attachments. The motion must be served on all parties prior to entry of the order.

Parties must submit specified documents for bench and jury trials, including case statement, witness list, motions in limine, trial briefs, jury instructions, and exhibit lists.

Source text: V. Trials (Bench and Jury) A. Short statement of the case. If a jury, this statement will be read to the jury in voir dire; B. Estimate number of trial days: C. Witness list with city of residence or office. In the case of experts, it shall list the employer. If a jury, this statement will be read to the jury in voir dire; D. Statement that the party will/will not stipulate to a unanimous verdict of 10 or more jurors to eliminate the need for alternates: E. Motions in limine: F. Trial briefs; G. Jury Instructions – One set bearing I.P.I number or authority and marked whether said instruction is Agreed or Objected to and a second set clean of any markings; and H. Parties’ exhibit lists.

Routine motions include special process server appointments, vacating defaults, amending pleadings, voluntary dismissals, and other standard Law Division routine motions.

Source text: 'Routine Motions' shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Appointment of special process server; 2. Leave to vacate technical defaults; 3. Leave to appear, answer, plead; 4. Entry of fully executed HIPAA order; 5. Amending a pleading (adding parties, adding counts, adding allegations, etc.); 6. Leave to intervene on behalf of a worker’s compensation carrier or public body claiming a lien; 7. Voluntary dismissal of certain parties ['partial'] or the entire case; 8. Dismissal orders for settlements not involving those subject to the Joint Memorandum on Settlement Procedures.

Emergency motions include adding parties before statute of limitations expires, protective orders for evidence, and relief to prevent irreparable harm.

Source text: Emergency motions shall include, but not be limited to: 1. Adding parties or filing pleadings (e.g. additional party complaints), prior to the expiration of an impending statute of limitation: 2. Request for protective orders for preservation of evidence; 3. Request for relief, which, if not granted, will cause irreparable harm.

Proposed CMC Order must use the Law Division form, email subject line must specify case name and number, agreed orders are encouraged.

Source text: The parties are directed to confer and send to the Court a proposed CMC Order (use the Law Division Active Case Management Order form) at least three business days before the scheduled hearing. 1. The subject line of the email shall be 'Case Name & No: Proposed CMC Order.' 2. Agreed proposed CMC Orders are encouraged and preferred. 3. Dates and deadlines in the proposed Order should reflect the expectation that the case shall be ready for certification for trial by the designated date.

Subsequent Status Report must include discovery status, pending motions, and future plans.

Source text: At least three business days prior to any subsequent case management hearing date, counsel for the parties shall email the Court a Status Report, including the following: 1. Status of completed and outstanding written and oral discovery, including Supreme Court Rule 213 f(1), f(2) and f(3) disclosures and depositions; 2. Identification of pending motions and status of briefing schedules; 3. Anticipated future discovery and future motions.

Initial Status Report must include case statement, discovery status, pending motions, future plans, and joint submission is encouraged.

Source text: The ISR shall include the following: 1. A concise statement of the case, including identification of the parties, causes of action and affirmative defenses; 2. Status of completed and outstanding written and oral discovery, including Supreme Court Rule 213 f(1), f(2) and f(3) disclosures and depositions; 3. Identification of pending motions and status of briefing schedules; 4. Anticipated future discovery and future motions. 5. The parties are encouraged to submit a joint Initial Status Report but each party may otherwise submit an Initial Status Report.

Plaintiff's counsel must email the Court a complete service list of all parties upon case assignment.

Source text: Upon the assignment of a case to the Court, counsel for the Plaintiff shall email the Court a service list of ALL parties of record, including; the responsible attorney, firm name, address, telephone number, email and party represented.

Settlement memoranda must be submitted 5 business days prior to conference and contain required content.

Source text: A Settlement Memorandum must be submitted five business days prior to the Conference by each party and must contain: 1. Date and amount of last offer/demand by each party; 2. Primary reason or the main points why the case has failed to settle; 3. A summary of plaintiffs’ and defendants’ evidence and primary legal issues;

Agreed dismissal orders must strike all future court dates.

Source text: Agreed dismissal orders must strike all future Court dates.

Agreed orders must contain signatures of all parties in the case.

Source text: All agreed orders must contain the signatures of all parties in the case.

Orders may not include Supreme Court Rule 304(a) language without prior written court approval.

Source text: Supreme Court Rule 304(a) language may not be included in an order without prior approval of the Court. All requests for 304(a) must be made in writing.

Default motions must include all required documents listed, including notice, motion, summons, affidavits, and proposed judgment order.

Source text: Required Documents a) Notice. Movant must provide notice to all parties who have been served, even if they have not filed an appearance. (See: Motion Judges Rule 2.1). b) Original notice of motion and motion; c) Face of summons; d) Return of summons; e) Order appointing a special process server (if appropriate) or allowing service under 735 ILCS 5/2-203.1; f) Attorney certificate that counsel examined the court file and the clerk’s computer within 10 business days prior to the hearing date and determined defendant’s appearance or answer was not on file; g) Affidavit of military service (if an individual is in default); h) Copy of the verified complaint and/or Movant’s affidavit verifying the judgment amount; i) Affidavit detailing costs requested; j) Affidavit detailing attorneys’ fees, if authorized by statute or contract; k) Proposed Judgment Order.

All routine motions must include a proposed order.

Source text: Routine Motions must be e-filed and must be scheduled for ruling no sooner than 5 days after notice is served upon parties entitled to notice. All routine motions must include a proposed order.

Settlements involving minors, disabled persons, wrongful death, or survival actions require a written Petition to Approve Settlement.

Source text: Any attorney seeking approval of a settlement in an action involving: (1) a minor’s or disabled person’s personal injury case; (2) an action brought under the Wrongful Death Act; and (3) an action which survives a plaintiff's death shall, in a written form, submit a Petition to Approve Settlement.

Default motions must include original notice of motion, original motion, summons copy, return of summons copy, attorney's certificate, military affidavit (if individual), and proposed draft order.

Source text: The moving attorney must provide notice of motion and present the following: Original Notice of Motion, Original Motion, Copy of Summons, Copy of Return of a Summons, Attormney’s Certificate, Military Affidavit (if defaulting an individual), and a proposed draft order.

Settlement petitions must include an itemized cost list, all lien claim descriptions, and required probate language.

Source text: Petitions must include: (1) an itemized list of costs; (2) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (3) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required.

Motions under §2-615 and §2-622 require attached pleadings and typically do not receive briefing schedules.

Source text: Typically, briefing schedules will not be entered for motions brought pursuant to §2-615 and §2-622. A copy of the pleadings must be attached to the motion.

Substitution of attorney orders must include the Cook County Attorney Number for both withdrawing and substituting firms.

Source text: For substitution of attorneys, the order must include the Cook County Attorney Number for the withdrawing and the substituting firms.

Agreed dismissal orders may be emailed or placed in the courtesy bin, and must identify minors or wrongful death claims if based on settlement.

Source text: Agreed Dismissal Orders, pursuant to settlement or 1-1009, may be emailed to the Court or placed in the courtesy copy bin outside of Courtroom 2203. If the dismissal is pursuant to settlement, please identify in the Order whether minors or Wrongful Death claims are involved.

Petitions to Approve Settlement must include an itemized cost list, all lien claim descriptions, and required probate language if applicable.

Source text: Petitions shall include: (1) an itemized list of costs; (2) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (3) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required, a sample of which is: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the settlement is approved, provided that the settlement amount approved herein shall be paid only to a Guardian appointed by the Probate Division or Circuit Court where the minor or disabled person resides, and this Order shall be effective only after entry in the appropriate Probate Division of an Order approving the bond or other security required to administer the settlement and distribution provided for in this Order.

Settlement petitions for minors, disabled, survival, or wrongful death must use the court form with submission date.

Source text: Petitions to settle cases involving minors, disabled persons and survival and wrongful death claims shall utilize the court form identifying the date for submission of the appropriate petition.

Initial CMC orders must use prescribed Category 1 or 2 forms, with dates calculated from complaint filing date, deviations identified.

Source text: The parties must use one of the prescribed form orders—Category 1 or 2. The dates utilized on the order must be calculated based upon the filing date of the complaint. Any substantial deviation from the prescribed dates in the draft order presented to the Court must be expressly identified for the Court.

Respondents seeking discovery before motion response must file an affidavit per Illinois Supreme Court Rule 191(b).

Source text: If the respondent seeks discovery before responding to the motion, an affidavit pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 191(b) will be required.

Briefing schedule orders must use the court’s form, include due dates, and submit hard courtesy copies.

Source text: In the event a briefing schedule is provided, the parties shall complete the court’s form order located in 2202. The parties must complete the form with due dates identified by the Court. Additionally, the form order requires submission of hard courtesy copies to the Court.

Agreed motions must have draft orders marked “Agreed” and email narration of all parties' agreement.

Source text: Parties may submit Agreed Motions (with accompanying draft orders marked “Agreed”) at any time by emailing law.calbcc@cookcountyil.gov and narrating in the email it is agreed by all parties as an Agreed Motion.

Emergency motions must detail the grounds for emergency hearing.

Source text: The Motion must set forth in detail the grounds for hearing the motion on an emergency basis.

Emergency motions must include a proposed order.

Source text: Emergency Motions with a proposed Order must be submitted via email (with notice to all parties) to Calendar B email account by 4:00 p.m. to be heard at 9:15 a.m. the next day.

Agreed dismissal orders require original signatures of all parties/counsel and must strike all future scheduled dates.

Source text: Agreed dismissal orders must contain the original signature of all parties and/or their counsel. Please be sure to strike all future scheduled dates.

Discovery motions must include a statement certifying personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve disputes, per Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).

Source text: Prior to bringing a motion related to discovery, the parties shall strictly adhere to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k), which provides: The parties shall facilitate discovery under these rules and shall make reasonable attempts to resolve differences over discovery. Every motion with respect to discovery shall incorporate a statement that counsel responsible for trial of the case after personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve differences have been unable to reach an accord or that opposing counsel made himself or herself unavailable for personal consultation or was unreasonable in attempts to resolve differences.

Default motions must include proof of notice, proof of service, and military affidavit.

Source text: Motions for default are no longer special routines. These motions must be put on the Regular Motion Call. If the judge continues said motion to a specific date, the proper paperwork must be sent with the date given by the judge. Proof of notice, proof of service, and military affidavit are required.

Dates in orders must be written out (e.g., December 5, 2006) not as a number of days.

Source text: Dates must be put in the order (ex. December 5, 2006, not 14 days).

Motions granting leave to amend complaints must state the specifics of the amendment.

Source text: ALL motions and orders giving leave to amend complaints and file counterclaims or third-party complaints MUST state what is being amended in the complaint (names of parties to be added, amending counts, etc.).

Failure to provide clerk with orders on the call results in motion stricken or DWP; no order needed if case withdrawn/stricken.

Source text: Failure to provide the clerk with orders on the call WILL result in the motion being stricken or the case being Dismissed for Want of Prosecution (DWP). **You DO NOT have to enter an order if the judge indicates a case is withdrawn or stricken.

HIPAA authorization orders must state “Order pursuant to HIPAA” in the title and use the Presiding Judge’s approved form; only HIPAA protective orders are routine.

Source text: Routine orders for “HIPAA” authorizations must state in the title “Order pursuant to HIPAA.” HIPAA protective orders are the ONLY protective orders that are routine. The HIPAA Order must be the form approved by the Presiding Judge of the Law Division or it will not be entered.

Petitions to approve settlement must include a proposed order.

Source text: The Petition shall include a proposed order.

Parties must obtain a transfer order from Room 2005 to Room 2501 for PTC after the hearing date is confirmed.

Source text: After the date is confirmed, the parties shall obtain an order from Room 2005 transferring the case to Room 2501 for Pre-Trial purposes only.

After the transfer order is entered, parties must submit a second order to the clerk or judge's email setting the pretrial date.

Source text: C. Order — After the transfer order is entered, the parties must present a second Order to the courtroom clerk or karen.omalley@cookcountyil.gov setting it for the agreed date and time assigned by the judge.

Parties must obtain a transfer order from Room 2005 to move the case to Room 2605 for pretrial purposes.

Source text: B. Transfer Order - Parties must first obtain an Order from Room 2005 transferring the case to Room 2605 for pre-trial purposes only.

Two copies of proposed jury instructions (marked and unmarked) sorted by IPI number are required for jury trials.

Source text: 8. Two copies of proposed jury instructions (one marked with IPI numbering and citations and the other unmarked for the jury), which are to be sorted in the order of their numbering under the IPI system.

ISCR 304(a) language is prohibited in any order without advance judicial authorization.

Source text: No ISCR 304(a) language may be included in any order without direct express advance judicial authorization.

Settlement petitions must include itemized costs, fee agreement, lien claims, and probate language if needed.

Source text: Petitions shall include: (1) an itemized descriptive list of costs; (2) a copy of the fee agreement or counsel’s representation as to the contingency percentage; (3) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (4) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required.

Emergency motions must include a proposed order and an introductory paragraph stating the emergency grounds.

Source text: Emergency Motions with a proposed Order must be submitted by 10:00 AM via email and include an introductory paragraph stating the grounds for the emergency.

All motions must include a proposed order, or they will not be ruled on.

Source text: Movant must include a proposed order with their motion or it will not be ruled on.

Settlement petitions must include an itemized cost list, all lien descriptions, and required probate language if applicable.

Source text: Petitions shall include: (1) an itemized list of costs; (2) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (3) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required, a sample of which is: IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that the settlement is approved, provided that the settlement amount approved herein shall be paid only to a Guardian appointed by the Probate Division or Circuit Court where the minor or disabled person resides, and this Order shall be effective only after entry in the appropriate Probate Division of an Order approving the bond or other security required to administer the settlement and distribution provided for in this Order.

Case Management Orders must use the official form available on the Circuit Court Clerk website.

Source text: Litigants must use the Form Case Management Orders which can be located on the Circuit Court Clerk website.

Routine motions must include a proposed order.

Source text: Any routine motion should be emailed to the Court at law.calZcc@cookcountyil.gov, or dropped off in 2204, on the date set for presentment, with a proposed Order.

Emergency Motions must include a proposed order and the grounds for the emergency.

Source text: Emergency Motions, with a proposed Order, must be submitted to law.calZcc@cookcountyil.gov AND dropped off in 2204 and include the grounds for the emergency.

Agreed Motions and Orders must include a proposed order with the word 'Agreed' in the title.

Source text: Please include a proposed Order with the word “Agreed” in the title.

Discovery motions must include a statement certifying personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve discovery disputes per Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).

Source text: Prior to bringing a motion related to discovery, the parties shall adhere to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k), which provides: The parties shall facilitate discovery under these rules and shall make reasonable attempts to resolve differences over discovery. Every motion with respect to discovery shall incorporate a statement that counsel responsible for trial of the case after personal consultation and reasonable attempts to resolve differences have been unable to reach an accord or that opposing counsel made himself or herself unavailable for personal consultation or was unreasonable in attempts to resolve differences.

Agreed dismissal orders must include original signatures of all parties/counsel and strike all future scheduled dates.

Source text: Agreed dismissal orders must contain the original signature of all parties and/or their counsel. Please be sure to strike all future scheduled dates.

Motions to file amended pleadings must include a black-lined version of the proposed pleading.

Source text: A motion to file an amended pleading must be accompanied by a black-lined version of the proposed pleading.

Pre-trial memoranda must be delivered via email unfiled two days before conference, containing required sections.

Source text: Each party should deliver to the court at least two days before the pre-trial conference an unfiled pre-trial memorandum by email containing (1) a summary of the allegations, defenses, facts, claimed injuries and damages, and; (2) the Last demand, offer, and policy.

Emergency motions must include proposed order and introductory paragraph stating emergency grounds, submitted via email by 9:30 AM.

Source text: Emergency Motions with a proposed Order must be submitted by 9:30 AM via email and include an introductory paragraph stating the grounds for the emergency.

Routine motion documents must be served on all parties before entry; notice of motion must include proof of service and draft order.

Source text: All documents for routine motions, including notices, motions, exhibits, affidavits, and orders, must be served on all parties prior to entry of the order. The notice of motion must state the specific motion being presented, and must include proof of service and a draft order.

Attorneys and self-represented litigants with email must include email address on appearances, pleadings, and briefs for service under Rule 131(d).

Source text: Pursuant to ISCR 11(b), an attorney must include on the appearance and on all pleadings and briefs filed in court an email address to which documents and notices will be served in conformity with Rule 131(d). A self-represented litigant who has an email address must also include the email address on the appearance and on all pleadings and briefs filed in court to which documents and notices will be served in conformity with Rule 131(d).

Amended complaints/counterclaims/cross-claims must include a redline or comparison exhibit showing amendments.

Source text: Amended Complaints and Amended Counterclaims, Cross-Claims and the like should be submitted with a redline or other comparison document attached as an exhibit showing the amendments made to the previous version of the complaint, counterclaim, or cross-claim.

Settlement memoranda must be submitted two business days prior via email (text-searchable PDF with bookmarks) and hard copy, containing last offer/demand and reason case failed to settle.

Source text: A Settlement Memorandum must be submitted at least two business days prior to the Conference by each party before via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies delivered to the bin outside Courtroom 2004 and must contain: a. Date and amount of last offer/demand by each party; b. Primary reason or the main points why the case has failed to settle;

Cover letter accompanying Clerk Status documents must include case number, date and time of hearing.

Source text: At the Clerk’s Status, movant is obligated to deliver copies of all the briefs, pleadings, relevant documents and the most recent complaint and answer, if any, with an accompanying cover letter containing the case number, date and time of the hearing.

Pre-trial memoranda must be submitted 3 days before conference via drop off or email, containing a case summary and last demand/offer/policy limit.

Source text: Parties may submit a pre-trial memorandum by three days before the conference by drop off or via email containing (1) a summary of the allegations/defenses, evidence, claimed injuries and specials/damages, and; (2) the last demand/offer/policy limit.

Settlement petitions must comply with Local Rules 6.4, 6.5, and the March 2023 Final Procedures for settlement cases.

Source text: Follow the requirements set out in Local Rules 6.4 and 6.5 and in Final Procedures Concerning Settlement, Minors’ and Disabled Persons’ Personal Injury Cases and Wrongful Death Cases with Sample Petitions and Orders (March 2023).

Emergency motions must be submitted via email or dropped off in Courtroom 2205 and include the grounds for the emergency.

Source text: Emergency Motions must be submitted via email or dropped off in 2205 and include the grounds for the emergency.

Agreed substitution of attorney motions must include the Cook County Number for both incoming and outgoing law firms.

Source text: In the case of an agreed substitution of attorneys, please include the Cook County Number for both the incoming and outgoing law firm, so that the clerk’s system may be properly updated.

Proposed orders for routine motions must not include language striking trial dates in Room 2005.

Source text: Please note that the Motion Calendar cannot strike trial dates in Room 2005, so please do not include that language in any proposed Order.

Routine motions must be submitted with a proposed order via email or drop-off bin outside Courtroom 2205.

Source text: Routine Motions should be emailed or dropped off in bin outside of 2205 on the date set in the notice with a proposed Order.

E-filed documents with valid user ID/password are deemed signed by the registered filer.

Source text: c. In the absence of facsimile or typographical signature, any document electronically filed with a user ID and password issued by the Clerk's Office shall be deemed to have been signed by the registered filer to whom the user ID and password are registered.

E-filed documents are endorsed with a visible file stamp merged into the document, equivalent to conventional filing stamps.

Source text: _Electronic filing stamp_. The transmission shall be endorsed with a file stamp setting forth the identification of the Circuit Court of Cook County, its clerk, and the date and time of filing. This file stamp shall be merged with the electronic document and shall be visible when the document is printed and viewed on line. Electronically filed documents so endorsed shall have the same force and effect as documents file stamped in the conventional manner.

Proposed orders for notice of removal must specify the receiving court and strike all future dates in this court.

Source text: Notice of Removal: The Court requests that litigants e-mail copies of a proposed order striking the case from the call if it has been removed to another court. The order must specify which court the case has been removed to, and must strike any future dates in this Court, including the initial case management date.

Pre-trial memoranda must be emailed to the court three days prior to the conference and include specified case details.

Source text: At least three days before the pre-trial conference, each party should deliver to the court an unfiled pre-trial memorandum by email containing: (1) a summary of the allegations, defenses, facts, claimed injuries and damages; and (2) the last demand, offer, and policy limits.

Agreed HIPAA and protective orders must be signed by all parties; dismissal orders pursuant to settlement do not require approval and may be submitted via email without an appearance.

Source text: The parties may submit the following agreed orders to the Calendar D email without an appearance: 1. Dismissal orders pursuant to settlement (which do not require approval) 2. Agreed HIPAA orders, signed by all parties 3. Agreed Protective Orders

PTC memorandums are optional, but plaintiffs must include all claimed damages/liens and defendants must list all coverage levels/carriers if submitted.

Source text: PTC memorandums are not required but are welcomed. The Plaintiff shall include all claimed damages and any liens. The Defendant shall list all available levels of coverage and the carrier.