Judge Catherine A. Schneider Rules & Standing Orders

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.
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
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 Catherine A. Schneider

Catherine A. Schneider is a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, the trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County. The judge sits in a district of the court, which handles general trial matters.

The judge's published procedures include a standing order for County Calendar 5, effective August 5, 2025.

Common questions about Judge Catherine A. Schneider's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Catherine A. Schneider?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions. Details: delivery no less than three business days before motion hearing, by email. Motion courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers at least three business days before the hearing, with a required subject line.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Catherine A. Schneider?

Judge Catherine A. Schneider's rule states these limits: 15 pages; 15 pages; 7 pages. Excludes exhibits. Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 15 pages, and reply briefs to 7 pages, both excluding exhibits and double-spaced.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Briefs

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge Catherine A. Schneider?

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

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What must be included with agreed order filings before Judge Catherine A. Schneider?

Agreed orders must be marked with the label “Agreed”.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Agreed Orders

How may parties contact Judge Catherine A. Schneider's chambers?

Every communication with the court or court staff must include all parties of record.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Remote Access to Court Proceedings in 1706 (Zoom)

Is electronic filing required before Judge Catherine A. Schneider?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Briefs must be submitted electronically by email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Briefs

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Catherine A. Schneider?

The rule states a close of business filing cutoff. Draft orders reflecting the court's rulings must be submitted to the Court by the close of business on the same day.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Draft Orders

What rule applies to serving all parties before Judge Catherine A. Schneider?

Details: recipient: all parties. Motions and notices of motion must be served on every party who has filed an appearance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

Complete rules summary for Judge Catherine A. Schneider

Motion courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers at least three business days before the hearing, with a required subject line.

Every communication with the court or court staff must include all parties of record.

Motions and notices of motion must be served on every party who has filed an appearance.

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

Agreed orders may be submitted either to the Calendar 5 bin in Room 1701 or by email to Judge Schneider.

Agreed orders must be marked with the label “Agreed”.

Draft orders reflecting the court's rulings must be submitted to the Court by the close of business on the same day.

Briefs must be submitted electronically by email.

Adoption inquiries should be directed to Adoption Coordinator Gloria Contreras by email or phone.

Scheduling and procedure questions may be directed to Court Coordinator Kelly Wright by email or phone.

Briefs and responsive briefs are limited to 15 pages, and reply briefs to 7 pages, both excluding exhibits and double-spaced.

The movant must supply courtesy copies of all briefs and exhibits to Judge Schneider on the briefing order due date.

Motions and notices of motion must be e-filed.

Any notice or order that sets a court date on Calendar 5 must include both the Courtroom location and the Zoom Meeting ID and Password.

Parties may email the deputy clerk in Room 1706 to inquire about the status of entered orders.

Orders setting trials, evidentiary hearings, pre-trial conferences, or settlement conferences must specify whether the proceeding is in person, remote, or hybrid.