Email submissions to the Judge must have a 're:' line containing the party name, case number, and motion call date/time, and all parties must be copied.
Notice of motion must be served on all parties who have filed appearances.
Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).
Draft orders must be provided promptly after the appearance, no later than the close of business.
Do not contact the court regarding the status of entered orders; inquire with the deputy clerk at countycrt1702orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Courtesy copies of materials for adoption initial presentments, hearings, and draft orders must be emailed or delivered to the Adoption Coordinator.
Agreed orders may be submitted to the Calendar 11 mail slot or emailed to Judge De La Cruz for entry.
Draft orders may be submitted in person to the Calendar 11 mail slot or by email to Judge De La Cruz in pdf format.
Where briefing is ordered, the Moving Party must deliver a complete hard copy set of all briefs (regardless of length) including exhibits to the Calendar 11 mail slot no later than five business days before the hearing.
All parties must be copied on any email submissions to the Court.
Inquiries regarding adoption matters should be directed to the Adoption Coordinator Gloria Contreras.
Questions regarding scheduling or procedures should be directed to Administrative Assistant Kelly Wright.
Counsel must notify the Adoption Coordinator in advance if a party wishes to appear in person for an adoption initial presentment.
Orders setting trials, evidentiary hearings, and pre-trial conferences must designate whether the matter will be held in person or remotely.
All notices and orders setting status hearings, tax deed prove ups, motion calls, and name changes must specify both the Courtroom location and Zoom ID and Password.
Hard copy courtesy copies are required for any Motion or Brief in excess of 20 pages (including exhibits).
Unless voluminous (see below) courtesy copies of motions should be emailed to Judge De La Cruz no less than three business days in advance of the motion hearing.
