Judge Amee E. Alonso

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
Email
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com.

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
Decedent's estate agreed order requests must be filed and submitted 2-5 business days prior to the scheduled court date.
Deadline
2 business days
Pursuant to the Illinois Supreme Court Remote Access Policy, after the judge signs an order, the Clerk of the Circuit Court will upload it to the Odyssey system, where it should appear within two (2) business days.

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.
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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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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.
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Verified status report
In order to ask the Court to consider entering such agreed orders via e-mail, regular mail or courier, attorneys must first e-file a brief “verified status report” that explains the status of the case and the basis for the request.
You will not receive orders if your e-mail address is not accurate in the e-filing system and/or you have not filed as the attorney of record.

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About Judge Amee E. Alonso

Judge Amee E. Alonso 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 Probate Calendar 15, dated August 2025, which outlines courtroom procedures for that calendar.

Common questions about Judge Amee E. Alonso's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Amee E. Alonso?

Details: delivery three court days before presentation by 430pm. Courtesy copies of all submissions must be received by the court by 4:30 p.m. three court days before the presentation date, except for GAL reports on Temporary Guardian petitions.

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

What must be included with witness list and exhibits filings before Judge Amee E. Alonso?

Witness lists and exhibits must be tendered to all parties, the GAL, and the Court 1 week before trial, or the witnesses and exhibits will be excluded.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Witness Lists and Exhibits

What must be included with annual account filings before Judge Amee E. Alonso?

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

View ruleSource: page 2, section Annual Accounting

Is electronic filing required before Judge Amee E. Alonso?

Filings over 25 pages cannot be emailed and must be delivered to chambers.

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

Complete rules summary for Judge Amee E. Alonso

Courtesy copies of all submissions must be received by the court by 4:30 p.m. three court days before the presentation date, except for GAL reports on Temporary Guardian petitions.

The Court accepts emailed copies of annual reports and oath and bonds.

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

Emergency motions and supporting documents must be delivered to the courtroom by hand, mail, or email no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding presentment.

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

Witness lists and exhibits must be tendered to all parties, the GAL, and the Court 1 week before trial, or the witnesses and exhibits will be excluded.

Filings over 25 pages cannot be emailed and must be delivered to chambers.

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