Judge Bridget A. Mitchell

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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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.
Applies to
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 Bridget A. Mitchell

Bridget A. Mitchell is a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

Judge Mitchell's published procedures consist of a standing order for Courtroom 1606, effective January 16, 2025.

Common questions about Judge Bridget A. Mitchell's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Bridget A. Mitchell?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for covered motions. Details: delivery at least 3 business days before hearing, by email. All pending motions are piggy-backed onto the CMC hearing; courtesy copies of the motions must be emailed to the Court by 3:00 p.m. at least three business days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section V. Zoom Call

What must be included with proposed cmc order filings before Judge Bridget A. Mitchell?

Parties must confer and email a proposed CMC Order (using the Law Division Active Case Management Order form) before 3:00 p.m. two business days before the scheduled hearing, with subject line 'Case No. …: PROPOSED CMC ORDER'; agreed orders are encouraged.

View ruleSource: page 3, section V. Zoom Call

What must be included with trial materials filings before Judge Bridget A. Mitchell?

Bench trials require the same trial materials as jury trials, except items 1, 4, and 7.

View ruleSource: page 3, section IV. Materials Required Prior To Trial

How may parties contact Judge Bridget A. Mitchell's chambers?

The rule lists email jbridgetmitchell@gmail.com. With the exception of court hearings and teleconferences specifically arranged by the Court, all communications with the Court shall be by email to jbridgetmitchell@gmail.com with cc's to all parties of record.

View ruleSource: page 3, section V. Zoom Call

Complete rules summary for Judge Bridget A. Mitchell

Bench trials require the same trial materials as jury trials, except items 1, 4, and 7.

Contact Chambers by phone at 312-603-4829 for assistance with public access to remote proceedings.

The Court welcomes and encourages email communications to clarify any uncertainties and to resolves difficulties regarding the Court’s remote procedures. As with any communication with the court, please copy in all counsel of record.

All pending motions are piggy-backed onto the CMC hearing; courtesy copies of the motions must be emailed to the Court by 3:00 p.m. at least three business days before the hearing.

Parties must confer and email a proposed CMC Order (using the Law Division Active Case Management Order form) before 3:00 p.m. two business days before the scheduled hearing, with subject line 'Case No. …: PROPOSED CMC ORDER'; agreed orders are encouraged.

With the exception of court hearings and teleconferences specifically arranged by the Court, all communications with the Court shall be by email to jbridgetmitchell@gmail.com with cc's to all parties of record.