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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  • Applies to
    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.

  • Applies to
    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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  • Applies to
    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 Thomas V. Lyons II

Judge Thomas V. Lyons II serves on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court for Chicago and suburban Cook County.

The published procedures consist of a standing order for Law Courtroom 2501, effective April 2, 2025.

Common questions about Judge Thomas V. Lyons II's rules

What page or word limits apply to pre trial memo before Judge Thomas V. Lyons II?

Judge Thomas V. Lyons II's rule states these limits: 4 pages. Pre-trial memos are recommended to be short, generally 2-4 pages.

View ruleSource: page 1, section D. Pre-Trial Memorandums

What must be included with pre trial memo filings before Judge Thomas V. Lyons II?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Pre-trial memos must include the pre-trial date/time; the Plaintiff must list claimed damages and liens; the memo must list coverage levels and carrier.

View ruleSource: page 1, section D. Pre-Trial Memorandums

Is electronic filing required before Judge Thomas V. Lyons II?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Pre-trial memos must be delivered in person to Courtroom 2501; email submissions will not be accepted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section D. Pre-Trial Memorandums

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Thomas V. Lyons II?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Pre-trial memos must be delivered to courtroom 2501 at least 7 days before the pre-trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section D. Pre-Trial Memorandums
Complete rules summary for Judge Thomas V. Lyons II

Pre-trial memos must include the pre-trial date/time; the Plaintiff must list claimed damages and liens; the memo must list coverage levels and carrier.

Pre-trial memos are recommended to be short, generally 2-4 pages.

Pre-trial memos should not include entire copies of depositions or expert reports; excerpts are allowed.

Pre-trial memos must be delivered to courtroom 2501 at least 7 days before the pre-trial.

Pre-trial memos must be delivered in person to Courtroom 2501; email submissions will not be accepted.

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