Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Pleading
Document Format Requirements6 rules
The pleadings and exhibits are to be separated by tabs.
A proposed order shall accompany every motion and be emailed to the Judge in Word format.
The pleadings are to be printed on both sides of the paper or double-sided, three-hole punched and organized, preferably in a binder if the documents are in excess of an inch.
There must be a pleading label on the front of the binder as well as the spine clearly stating the case name.
Each exhibit should be clearly labeled and tabbed accordingly
Condensed sized depositions (4 pages to a page and double sided) are preferred.
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
A proposed order shall accompany every motion and be emailed to the Judge in Word format.
- Document
- Motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Every attorney shall file a written appearance or other pleading before addressing the Court unless the attorney is presenting a motion for leave to appear by intervention or otherwise.
The attorney must designate a primary e-mail address and may designate no more than two secondary email addresses.
The party who scheduled the hearing is responsible for sending and filing a Notice of Hearing along with the Court's Remote Hearing Instructions as an attachment.
Every attorney must file an entry of appearance with the Sangamon County Circuit Clerk. The document shall comply with Supreme Court Rule 131(d) and shall bear the attorney's name, business address, e-mail address, and telephone number.
Contact information for the attorneys (as set forth above) must be provided.
Each pleading should contain an index of the documents contained therein
When e-filing a document, be as detailed as possible in the "Filing Description" so as to assist the clerk in determining what is being filed. (The more detailed the description, the easier it will be to find it on the docket in the future).
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A pleading must be filed with the Circuit Clerk before a hearing can be set on it.
Before a hearing can be set on a pleading, it must be filed with the circuit clerk.
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The Clerk may reject documents that do not conform to the Standing Order and the Illinois Supreme Court Rules.
The Clerk may reject any documents which do not conform to this Standing Order and the Illinois Supreme Court Rules. (See Rule 131(a))
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Attorney email addresses are mandatory so documents and notices can be served in accordance with the applicable rules.
The attorney email addresses are mandatory in accordance with Supreme Court Rule 11 so that documents and notices will be served in conformance with the Rules.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of all pleadings must be mailed to Judge Cadagin.
Courtesy copies of all pleadings must be mailed to the Judge Cadagin.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Unless the Court directs otherwise, counsel and staff must include opposing counsel as a recipient of written correspondence with the Court or Court staff, including emails and letters.
Unless otherwise directed by the Court, all written correspondence with the Court or Court staff by counsel or counsel's staff shall include the opposing counsel as a recipient of the correspondence. This includes emails and letters.
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For Zoom hearings, attorneys must note the hearing date and time and log into the meeting; the Court will not send a Zoom invitation.
If a hearing is conducted by Zoom, the attorneys are responsible for noting the date and time and logging into the meeting. No Zoom invite will be sent by the Court. The Court's meeting ID and password remain the same.
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