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Judge

Judge Jean M. Golden

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Circuit Court of Cook County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Brief
15 pgs
Courtesy CopyCourt-wide
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Brief, Exhibits

Communication

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Page & Word Limits1 rule

Page LimitsMandatoryCivil cases

All briefs shall be: (1) double spaced; (2) typed in 12-point font; and (3) set with 1-inch margins. Briefs shall not exceed 15 pages.

Brief
Up to 15 pages
Format
Double-spaced; 12-point; 1-inch margins
Law - Courtroom 2309 - Golden - Standing Order (Aug 12, 2024) · p. 2

Document Format Requirements1 rule

FormattingImportantCivil cases

All submissions of pleadings and briefs shall have attachments that are clearly labeled with identifying names and are tabbed as exhibits.

Applies to
  • Pleading
  • Brief

Formatting

  • Attachments must be clearly labeled with identifying names and tabbed as exhibits
Law - Courtroom 2309 - Golden - Standing Order (Aug 12, 2024) · p. 2

Document Filing Requirements6 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Agreed Orders: If the motion is agreed, the movant should so state in the motion. A proposed order marked as agreed should also be submitted.

Document
Motion

Should include

  • Proposed order
Law - Courtroom 2309 - Golden - Standing Order (Aug 12, 2024) · p. 1
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Upon trial assignment, parties must submit a statement of the case, witness list, exhibit list, Rule 213 disclosures, stipulations, motions in limine, jury instructions, and trial briefs.

Court's wording

TRIALS: Documents Required Upon Assignment: • Short statement of the case to be read to the jury in voir dire, including how long the trial will last. • Jointly prepared witness list to be read to the jury. • A complete list of all exhibits, including demonstrative exhibits, that each party intends to use at trial. • Copies of all Rule 213 disclosures. • Any stipulations between the parties. • Copies of each party’s motions in limine. • Four copies of proposed jury instructions (two marked, numbered and sorted in the order of the IPI system and two unmarked). • Any trial briefs, memoranda, or other information a party wishes to submit copied to all parties.

Law - Courtroom 2309 - Golden - Standing Order (Aug 12, 2024) · p. 1
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Any submission to the Court must contain the Clerk’s stamp and must be sent to every other party to the litigation in the same manner and form.

Law - Courtroom 2309 - Golden - Standing Order (Aug 12, 2024) · p. 2
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Petitions to approve settlement must include itemized costs, fee agreement or contingency percentage, description of lien claims, and probate language if required.

Court's wording

Petitions shall include: (1) an itemized and descriptive list of costs; (2) a copy of the fee agreement or counsel’s representation as to the contingency percentage; (3) a description of all lien claims, even if the lien does not attach to the proceeds; and (4) appropriate language where further probate proceedings are required.

Law - Courtroom 2309 - Golden - Standing Order (Aug 12, 2024) · p. 2
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Any document submitted to the Court must include a written disclosure if AI was used, and confirm verification of cited authorities.

Document
Any document

Must include

  • AI disclosure

Court's wording

A party submitting any document, motion, brief, or memoranda to the Court must disclose in writing on the submitted document that AI was used in the creation of the document and that the party has verified the existence and accuracy of any authority cited.

Law - Courtroom 2309 - Golden - Standing Order (Aug 12, 2024) · p. 2
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Briefs citing out-of-state or federal cases must attach a copy of the cited case.

Court's wording

All briefs citing cases outside of Illinois or in federal court must include a copy of the case attached to the brief. This includes cases from the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals or the Northern District of Illinois.

Law - Courtroom 2309 - Golden - Standing Order (Aug 12, 2024) · p. 2

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Briefs and exhibits must be filed electronically with the Clerk.

Each party shall file their briefs and exhibits electronically with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Civil cases

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

Under Circuit Court Rule 2.1, notice of motion must be given to all parties who have appeared and have not been held in default, and to any party who has been served and whose time to appear has not expired on the date of notice.

Under Circuit Court Rule 2.1, notice of motion must be given to all parties who have appeared and have not been held in default, and to any party who has been served and whose time to appear has not expired on the date of notice.

Civil cases

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All submissions must be served on every other party in the same manner and form as filed.

Any submission to the Court must contain the Clerk’s stamp and must be sent to every other party to the litigation in the same manner and form.

Civil cases

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Courtesy Copy Requirements

Movant must deliver complete courtesy copies of all briefs and exhibits to the bin outside Courtroom 2309; failure may result in denial or continuance.

Courtesy Copies: Each party shall file their briefs and exhibits electronically with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The movant is responsible for delivering complete courtesy copies of all briefs and exhibits in support of or in opposition to the motion to the bin in front of Courtroom 2309. Movant’s failure to submit complete courtesy copies may result in denial or continuance of the motion.

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

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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 Jean M. Golden

Jean M. Golden is a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, the trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County, sitting in the Law Division (Courtroom 2309).

Practitioners will find a standing order for Law Division Courtroom 2309, which sets out the judge's courtroom procedures.

Common questions about Judge Jean M. Golden's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Jean M. Golden?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for briefs and exhibits. Movant must deliver complete courtesy copies of all briefs and exhibits to the bin outside Courtroom 2309; failure may result in denial or continuance.

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What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Jean M. Golden?

Judge Jean M. Golden's rule states these limits: 15 pages. Briefs must be double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and no more than 15 pages.

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What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Jean M. Golden?

Judge Jean M. Golden's formatting rule includes attachments must be clearly labeled with identifying names and tabbed as exhibits.. Attachments to pleadings and briefs must be clearly labeled and tabbed as exhibits.

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What must be included with any document filings before Judge Jean M. Golden?

The rule requires ai disclosure. Any document submitted to the Court must include a written disclosure if AI was used, and confirm verification of cited authorities.

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What must be included with trial documents filings before Judge Jean M. Golden?

Upon trial assignment, parties must submit a statement of the case, witness list, exhibit list, Rule 213 disclosures, stipulations, motions in limine, jury instructions, and trial briefs.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge Jean M. Golden?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Briefs and exhibits must be filed electronically with the Clerk.

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What rule applies to service for submission before Judge Jean M. Golden?

Details: recipient: all parties. All submissions must be served on every other party in the same manner and form as filed.

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Complete rules summary for Judge Jean M. Golden

Any document submitted to the Court must include a written disclosure if AI was used, and confirm verification of cited authorities.

Upon trial assignment, parties must submit a statement of the case, witness list, exhibit list, Rule 213 disclosures, stipulations, motions in limine, jury instructions, and trial briefs.

All submissions must bear the Clerk's stamp and be served on all parties in the same manner and form.

Briefs must be double-spaced, 12-point font, 1-inch margins, and no more than 15 pages.

All submissions must be served on every other party in the same manner and form as filed.

Briefs and exhibits must be filed electronically with the Clerk.

Attachments to pleadings and briefs must be clearly labeled and tabbed as exhibits.

Briefs citing out-of-state or federal cases must attach a copy of the cited case.

Petitions to approve settlement must include itemized costs, fee agreement or contingency percentage, description of lien claims, and probate language if required.

Under Circuit Court Rule 2.1, notice of motion must be given to all parties who have appeared and have not been held in default, and to any party who has been served and whose time to appear has not expired on the date of notice.

Movant must deliver complete courtesy copies of all briefs and exhibits to the bin outside Courtroom 2309; failure may result in denial or continuance.

Agreed Orders: If the motion is agreed, the movant should so state in the motion. A proposed order marked as agreed should also be submitted.

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