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Judge Daniel R. Degnan

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Circuit Court of Cook County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Courtesy CopyCourt-wide
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • Two Court Days Before Presentment

Communication

Filters:

Document Format Requirements1 rule

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Each proposed order, bond or any other document requiring the Court’s signature, shall be submitted in PDF format.

File type
PDF
Applies to
  • Proposed order
  • Bond
Probate - Calendar 1 - Judge Degnan - Standing Order (eff Oct 1,2024) · Oct 2024 · p. 1|SectionCOURTESY COPIES

Document Filing Requirements8 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Each nominee and each adult living in the home must complete DCFS Authorization for Background Check (See attached Form 689 – Rev 7/2012) and return it to the Probate Division Court Coordinator/Staff Attorney at emrhan.slaton@cookcountyil.gov.

Calendar 1 - Instructions for CANTS Background Checks · May 2024 · p. 1|SectionInstructions for CANTS
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

The subject line in the email shall include the following: case name, case number, and date scheduled for presentment.

Probate - Calendar 1 - Judge Degnan - Standing Order (eff Oct 1,2024) · Oct 2024 · p. 1|SectionCOURTESY COPIES
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

All proposed orders shall contain a valid email address of a person who can receive and distribute the stamped order.

Probate - Calendar 1 - Judge Degnan - Standing Order (eff Oct 1,2024) · Oct 2024 · p. 1|SectionCOURTESY COPIES
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

All courtesy copies, including petitions, exhibits, notices, proposed orders, and bonds shall be emailed as separate attachments in a single email. Do not submit all documents in a single attachment.

Probate - Calendar 1 - Judge Degnan - Standing Order (eff Oct 1,2024) · Oct 2024 · p. 1|SectionCOURTESY COPIES
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

1. Petition for Guardianship: a. Filed Petition and Exhibit A to the Petition consistent with 755 ILCS 5/11-8(a); b. Filed Notice to those listed on Exhibit A or a signed and notarized waiver and consent; c. Notarized surety bond with the name and physical address of the agent for the surety printed on the face of the bond; d. ... must be qualified per 755 ILCS 5/11-3(a); e. In lieu of item (d) a filed notarized affidavit of the nominated guardian may be accepted; f. If the proposed guardian of the estate is not a natural or adoptive parent; i. Minor’s birth certificate; ii. Death certificates for parents listed on birth certificate, if applicable; and iii. Criminal and DCFS background checks are required for the proposed guardian and any adults living in the proposed guardian’s home.

Probate - Calendar 1 - Judge Degnan - Standing Order (eff Oct 1,2024) · Oct 2024 · p. 2|SectionCOURTESY COPIES
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Do not e-sign the Authorization.

Calendar 1 - Instructions for CANTS Background Checks · May 2024 · p. 1|SectionInstructions for CANTS
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

The subject line of the email should include case name, case number and the scheduled return date.

Calendar 1 - Instructions for CANTS Background Checks · May 2024 · p. 1|SectionInstructions for CANTS
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Petitions to Approve Settlement must follow Local Rule 12.15 and include the prior approval order, an attorney report, accident reports, medical records, a treating physician letter, and certain insurance documents when applicable.

Court's wording

2. Petition to Approve Settlement: a. Please see Local Rule 12.15; b. If the settlement has been approved by another court, include a copy of the order approving settlement; c. If the proposed settlement has not been approved by another court, include a report by counsel, accident reports, medical records, a treating physician’s report of the minor’s treatment and prognosis, and, when the settlement is based on insurance policy limits or uninsured motorist coverage, a copy of the insurance declarations page.

Probate - Calendar 1 - Judge Degnan - Standing Order (eff Oct 1,2024) · Oct 2024 · p. 2|SectionCOURTESY COPIES

Filing & Service rules

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Parties must submit courtesy copies by 10:00 a.m. two court days before the scheduled presentation, and late submissions may cause a delay in hearing.

Parties shall present courtesy copies no later than 10:00 a.m. two court days prior to the date set for presentation. Late submissions may cause delay in hearing the matter.

Civil cases

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Courtesy copies of 25 pages or fewer may be emailed to chambers, but copies exceeding 25 pages must be delivered as hard copies.

Parties may email courtesy copies directly to daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov, except that courtesy copies exceeding 25 pages must be delivered via hard copy to the address above.

Civil cases

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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

All 59
  • 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

All 12
  • 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

All 9
  • 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 Daniel R. Degnan

Daniel R. Degnan is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, where he presides over Probate Calendar 1. The Circuit Court of Cook County is the trial court for Chicago and suburban Cook County, handling a wide range of civil and criminal matters.

Practitioners will find Judge Degnan's standing order for probate matters on Calendar 1, as well as instructions for CANTS background checks, in his published procedures.

Common questions about Judge Daniel R. Degnan's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Daniel R. Degnan?

Details: delivery two court days before presentment. Parties must submit courtesy copies by 10:00 a.m. two court days before the scheduled presentation, and late submissions may cause a delay in hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Daniel R. Degnan?

Judge Daniel R. Degnan's formatting rule includes file format PDF. Proposed orders, bonds, and any other document requiring the Court’s signature must be submitted in PDF format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES

What must be included with dcfs authorization background check filings before Judge Daniel R. Degnan?

Each nominee and each adult living in the home must complete the DCFS Authorization for Background Check (Form 689) and return it by email to the Probate Division Court Coordinator/Staff Attorney.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Instructions for CANTS

What must be included with courtesy copy email filings before Judge Daniel R. Degnan?

Every courtesy copy document must be emailed as its own separate attachment in one email; no single combined attachment is allowed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES
Complete rules summary for Judge Daniel R. Degnan

The subject line of the email should include case name, case number and the scheduled return date.

Each nominee and each adult living in the home must complete the DCFS Authorization for Background Check (Form 689) and return it by email to the Probate Division Court Coordinator/Staff Attorney.

The DCFS Authorization for Background Check must not be e-signed.

1. Petition for Guardianship: a. Filed Petition and Exhibit A to the Petition consistent with 755 ILCS 5/11-8(a); b. Filed Notice to those listed on Exhibit A or a signed and notarized waiver and consent; c. Notarized surety bond with the name and physical address of the agent for the surety printed on the face of the bond; d. ... must be qualified per 755 ILCS 5/11-3(a); e. In lieu of item (d) a filed notarized affidavit of the nominated guardian may be accepted; f. If the proposed guardian of the estate is not a natural or adoptive parent; i. Minor’s birth certificate; ii. Death certificates for parents listed on birth certificate, if applicable; and iii. Criminal and DCFS background checks are required for the proposed guardian and any adults living in the proposed guardian’s home.

Parties must submit courtesy copies by 10:00 a.m. two court days before the scheduled presentation, and late submissions may cause a delay in hearing.

Courtesy copies of 25 pages or fewer may be emailed to chambers, but copies exceeding 25 pages must be delivered as hard copies.

Proposed orders, bonds, and any other document requiring the Court’s signature must be submitted in PDF format.

Every courtesy copy document must be emailed as its own separate attachment in one email; no single combined attachment is allowed.

Every proposed order must include a valid email address of the person who will receive and distribute the stamped order.

The email subject line for courtesy copies must include the case name, case number, and date scheduled for presentment.

Petitions to Approve Settlement must follow Local Rule 12.15 and include the prior approval order, an attorney report, accident reports, medical records, a treating physician letter, and certain insurance documents when applicable.

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