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.

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    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 Scott D. McKenna

Judge Scott D. McKenna is a district judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

Judge McKenna's published procedures consist of a standing order for Law Courtroom 2101, effective April 23, 2025.

Common questions about Judge Scott D. McKenna's rules

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Scott D. McKenna?

Judge Scott D. McKenna's rule states these limits: attorney: 15 pages. All post-trial motions/briefs are limited to 15 pages unless prior leave of Court is granted.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Post-Trial Motions

What page or word limits apply to pre trial memo before Judge Scott D. McKenna?

Judge Scott D. McKenna's rule states these limits: attorney: 3 pages. Pre-Trial Memos are limited to 3 pages and may be emailed to the Judge anytime before the Conference (optional but appreciated).

View ruleSource: page 2, section Pre-Trial/Settlement Conferences

What must be included with scheduling order filings before Judge Scott D. McKenna?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties must send an Order to the Judge scheduling the Conference once a date is confirmed.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Pre-Trial/Settlement Conferences

What must be included with transfer order filings before Judge Scott D. McKenna?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties must obtain an Order from Courtroom 2005 transferring the case to Judge McKenna for pre-trial only.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Pre-Trial/Settlement Conferences

How may parties contact Judge Scott D. McKenna's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Scott D. McKenna's chambers. Petitions to approve settlement and proposed Orders must be presented to the Court by emailing the Judge.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Petitions to Approve Settlement

Is electronic filing required before Judge Scott D. McKenna?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Post-trial motions must be filed in Odyssey before being emailed to Judge McKenna for consultation.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Post-Trial Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Scott D. McKenna

Parties schedule pre-trial dates by emailing the Judge with all parties cc'd, including case information and requested time frame.

Pre-Trial Memos are limited to 3 pages and may be emailed to the Judge anytime before the Conference (optional but appreciated).

Parties must send an Order to the Judge scheduling the Conference once a date is confirmed.

Parties must obtain an Order from Courtroom 2005 transferring the case to Judge McKenna for pre-trial only.

Post-trial motions must be filed in Odyssey before being emailed to Judge McKenna for consultation.

Post-trial motions may be emailed to Judge McKenna, who will consult with counsel on a resolution.

All post-trial motions/briefs are limited to 15 pages unless prior leave of Court is granted.

Petitions to approve settlement and proposed Orders must be presented to the Court by emailing the Judge.

Petitions to approve settlement must include an itemized list of costs, a description of all lien claims, and appropriate probate language.

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