Judge Viviana Martinez
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Filings > 20 pages
- Hand Delivery • No Later Than 14 Days Before Hearing
Motion
- At Least 14 Days Before Hearing
Courtesy copies
Court-wideCommunication
Chambers25 contacts
- daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov
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- probatecrt1802orders@cookcountycourt.com
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- jesse.outlaw@cookcountyil.gov
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- amee.alonso@cookcountyil.gov
- susan.kennedy-sullivan@cookcountyil.gov
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- james.murphy2@cookcountycourt.com
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- barry.goldberg@cookcountycourt.com
- (312) 603-5943
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Clerk2 contacts
- (312) 603-5025
- (312) 603-6878
Other Contacts1 contacts
- efiling.support@tylertech.com
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Opening/response briefs limited to 15 pages; replies to 10 pages, all double-spaced.
Rule 201(k). Opening and Response Briefs shall be no more than fifteen (15) double-spaced pages, and Replies shall be no more than ten (10)
Opening Brief
15 pages
Response Brief
15 pages
Reply Brief
10 pages
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Rule 201(k).
Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).
Document Type
Discovery Motion
Affidavits of Inspection must include a specific date of inspection within the notice serving period.
Any Affidavits of Inspection must include a specific date of inspection, within the notice serving period.
Document Type
Affidavit Of Inspection
Agreed Orders should be provided via email, but if they include extra information, they must be submitted in open court.
Agreed Orders should be provided to the Court via email.
Document Type
Agreed Order
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Parties must e-file a Notice of Hearing in Odyssey to schedule non-trial matters.
E-file a Notice of Hearing in Odyssey and choose a date when Calendar 10 hears the relevant type of matter when the motion/hearing date/time box appears.
Page 1 | Scheduling
Motions must be filed electronically.
Motions shall be e-filed and a Notice of Motion shall be served on all parties who have filed appearances.
Page 1 | Motions and Briefs
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions to exceed brief page limits must be filed before the filing deadline.
Motions to file a brief in excess of these limitations must be filed in advance of the filing deadline.
Page 1 | Motions and Briefs
Draft orders must be provided to the Court by close of business on the day of the court appearance.
All Draft Orders reflecting the Court’s rulings must be provided promptly to the Court for entry, no later than the close of business on the day of the Court appearance.
Page 2 | Draft Orders
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Notice of Motion must be served on all parties who have filed appearances.
Motions shall be e-filed and a Notice of Motion shall be served on all parties who have filed appearances.
Page 1 | Motions and Briefs
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Motions over 20 pages must be delivered in hard copy to the Court by personal delivery at least 14 days before the hearing.
The moving party shall deliver hard copies of motions in excess of 20 pages (including exhibits); and, hard copies of all briefs where briefing is ordered on a motion, regardless of length, to the Court by personal delivery to the Calendar 10 mail slot outside of Room 1701 or to the Deputy Clerk in Courtroom 1706 no later than fourteen (14) days before the hearing (unless otherwise set forth in the scheduling order).
Page 1 | Motions and Briefs
Courtesy copies of motions must be delivered at least 14 days before the motion hearing.
Courtesy copies of motions are due no less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the motion hearing.
Page 1 | Motions and Briefs
Courtesy copies of other motions should be provided via email with subject line containing case number and next court appearance date/time.
Courtesy copies of all other motions should be provided to the Court via email; and, the “re:” line of the email must contain the case number, and the date and time of the next Court appearance.
Page 1 | Motions and Briefs
Chambers Communication Rules
Attorneys must check the CCC Portal before contacting the Deputy Clerk about order status.
Attorneys must consult the Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk’s “CCC Portal” to gain access to the Court’s electronic case files to determine if an order has been entered before contacting the Deputy Clerk.
Page 2 | Inquiries
Requests for additional time or alternative scheduling dates should be emailed to the Deputy Clerk; Deputy Clerk will not schedule except pursuant to written court order.
If additional time is needed, or an alternative date/time is required, please email the Deputy Clerk with your request; matters will not be scheduled by the Deputy Clerk except pursuant to a written court order.
Page 1 | Scheduling
Status inquiries about orders must not be sent to Judge Martinez via personal or calendar email.
No Inquiries regarding status of Orders should be made directly to Judge Martinez at either her personal email or the calendar 10 email address.
Page 2 | Inquiries
After consulting the portal, parties may inquire about order status with the Deputy Clerk in Room 1706.
Thereafter, Parties may inquire about status of order entry with the Deputy Clerk assigned to Room 1706.
Page 2 | Inquiries
Questions about scheduling or procedures should be directed to Kelly Wright.
Any questions regarding scheduling or procedures should be directed to the County Division’s Administrative Assistant, Kelly Wright.
Page 2 | Inquiries