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 Stephanie K. Miller

Judge Stephanie K. Miller is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

This judge's published procedures include a standing order for Courtroom 1809, covering courtroom procedures and calendar 13.

Common questions about Judge Stephanie K. Miller's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Stephanie K. Miller?

Details: delivery no later than 4 30pm three court days before presentment. 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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Courtesy Copies and Court Orders

What must be included with hearing order filings before Judge Stephanie K. Miller?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Orders setting or continuing a hearing must state how the hearing will be held.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Conducting of Hearings

What must be included with annual accounting filings before Judge Stephanie K. Miller?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Courtesy copies of current and final accounts must include the account, previous year account/inventory, most current bond, and fee schedule.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Annual Accounting

Is electronic filing required before Judge Stephanie K. Miller?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Filings over 25 pages will not be accepted by email and must be delivered to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Courtesy Copies and Court Orders

What rule applies to service for witness list and exhibits before Judge Stephanie K. Miller?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties, timing: before hearing. Witness lists and exhibits for 2:00 p.m. trial/hearing must be tendered to all parties, GAL, and Court 1 week before trial, or they will be excluded.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Witness Lists and Exhibits
Complete rules summary for Judge Stephanie K. Miller

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.

The Court accepts emailed copies of annual reports and oaths/bonds.

Filings over 25 pages will not be accepted by email and must be delivered to chambers.

All proposed orders must be emailed directly to the Court at the specified email, not the courtroom email.

Orders setting or continuing a hearing must state how the hearing will be held.

A courtesy copy of a Petition for Appointment of Temporary or Plenary Guardian must be provided to the court upon filing.

Courtesy copies of current and final accounts must include the account, previous year account/inventory, most current bond, and fee schedule.

Emergency motions must be marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' and include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency.

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.

Witness lists and exhibits for 2:00 p.m. trial/hearing must be tendered to all parties, GAL, and Court 1 week before trial, or they will be excluded.

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