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.

About Judge Viviana Martinez

Judge Viviana Martinez is a district judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

Judge Martinez's published procedures include a standing order for County Calendar 10, effective June 5, 2026.

Common questions about Judge Viviana Martinez's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Viviana Martinez?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions. Details: delivery at least 14 days before hearing. Courtesy copies of motions must be delivered at least 14 days before the motion hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions and Briefs

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Viviana Martinez?

Judge Viviana Martinez's rule states these limits: 15 pages; 15 pages; 10 pages. Opening/response briefs limited to 15 pages; replies to 10 pages, all double-spaced.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions and Briefs

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge Viviana Martinez?

The rule requires certificate of conference. Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Rule 201(k).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions and Briefs

What must be included with affidavit of inspection filings before Judge Viviana Martinez?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Affidavits of Inspection must include a specific date of inspection within the notice serving period.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Draft Orders

How may parties contact Judge Viviana Martinez's chambers?

Attorneys must check the CCC Portal before contacting the Deputy Clerk about order status.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Inquiries

Is electronic filing required before Judge Viviana Martinez?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions must be filed electronically.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions and Briefs

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Viviana Martinez?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Draft orders must be provided to the Court by close of business on the day of the court appearance.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Draft Orders

What rule applies to service for notice of motion before Judge Viviana Martinez?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Notice of Motion must be served on all parties who have filed appearances.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions and Briefs
Complete rules summary for Judge Viviana Martinez

Draft orders must be provided to the Court by close of business on the day of the court appearance.

Motions must be filed electronically.

Notice of Motion must be served on all parties who have filed appearances.

Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Rule 201(k).

Opening/response briefs limited to 15 pages; replies to 10 pages, all double-spaced.

Motions to exceed brief page limits must be filed before the filing deadline.

Courtesy copies of motions must be delivered at least 14 days before the motion hearing.

Motions over 20 pages must be delivered in hard copy to the Court by personal delivery at least 14 days before the hearing.

Courtesy copies of other motions should be provided via email with subject line containing case number and next court appearance date/time.

Affidavits of Inspection must include a specific date of inspection within the notice serving period.

Agreed Orders should be provided via email, but if they include extra information, they must be submitted in open court.

Questions about scheduling or procedures should be directed to Kelly Wright.

Status inquiries about orders must not be sent to Judge Martinez via personal or calendar email.

Attorneys must check the CCC Portal before contacting the Deputy Clerk about order status.

After consulting the portal, parties may inquire about order status with the Deputy Clerk in Room 1706.

Parties must e-file a Notice of Hearing in Odyssey to schedule non-trial matters.

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.

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