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Judge Jennifer J. Payne

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Circuit Court of Cook County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Courtesy CopyCourt-wide
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Motion, Pleading, Brief, Exhibits

  • 2 copies • At Least 2 Business Days Before Hearing

Communication

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Document Filing Requirements1 rule

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Emergency motions should contain the word "Emergency" in the heading, and facts giving rise to the nature of the emergency should be stated in the motion.

Document
Motion

Should include

  • Emergency
2023-11-16 Cal 12L Standing Order updated Nov 2023 · p. 1|SectionMotions

Filing & Service rules

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Notice and manner of service must comply with Supreme Court Rule 11 and Circuit Court Rule 2.

Notice and manner of service should comply with Supreme Court Rule 11 and Circuit Court Rule 2.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions

Filing Fees and Waivers

Fee petitions must be scheduled for 9:00 a.m. or when the case is already set, and must comply with CP Division Administrative Order 21-1 and SCR 299.

Fee petitions should be scheduled for 9:00 a.m. or at a time when the case is already set to be heard, and they should comply with CP Division Administrative Order 21-1 and SCR 299.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Fee Petitions

A fee petition is granted without formal presentment if the ASA does not object and the court approves it upon review.

If there is no objection by the ASA and if the court, upon review, approves the petition then it will be granted without formal presentment.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Fee Petitions

Courtesy Copy Requirements

At least TWO (2) business days before a contested matter is set to be heard, the moving party should tender courtesy copies of the motion or pleading along with responsive briefs, pleadings, and uncontested exhibits to the court coordinator.

At least TWO (2) business days before a contested matter is set to be heard, the moving party should tender courtesy copies of the motion or pleading along with responsive briefs, pleadings, and uncontested exhibits to the court coordinator.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Courtesy Copies

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

The court will first determine whether an emergency exists, then hear the motion at the earliest available time.

When such motions are presented, the court will first determine whether an emergency exists and, if so, then will hear the motion at the earliest time available.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions

Chambers Communication Rules

Please contact the court coordinator to schedule a motion date/time unless the motion is presented at an already scheduled time.

Please contact the court coordinator to schedule a motion date/time unless the motion is presented at an already scheduled time.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Motions

Witnesses testifying must turn on their video and be seated in a private, quiet location.

Anyone testifying is expected to turn on their video and is expected to be seated in a private and quiet location.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Zoom names and video capability

Participants must post their job title and name (or job title and case name) in Zoom or they may be left in the waiting room when the case is called.

Please post your job title and name in Zoom (i.e. "CW Amy Smith" for caseworkers), or job title and case name (i.e. "CW Morales case") otherwise you may be left in the Zoom waiting room when the case is called.

Civil cases

Page 1 | Zoom names and video capability

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 Jennifer J. Payne

Jennifer J. Payne is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

This judge's published procedures include a standing order for Calendar 12L, updated November 2023.

Common questions about Judge Jennifer J. Payne's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Jennifer J. Payne?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions, pleadings, briefs, and exhibits. Details: 2 copies, delivery at least 2 business days before hearing. At least TWO (2) business days before a contested matter is set to be heard, the moving party should tender courtesy copies of the motion or pleading along with responsive briefs, pleadings, and uncontested exhibits to the court coordinator.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Courtesy Copies

Does Judge Jennifer J. Payne require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

The court will first determine whether an emergency exists, then hear the motion at the earliest available time.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Jennifer J. Payne?

Emergency motions must contain the word 'Emergency' in the heading and state the facts giving rise to the emergency.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions

How may parties contact Judge Jennifer J. Payne's chambers?

Witnesses testifying must turn on their video and be seated in a private, quiet location.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Zoom names and video capability

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Jennifer J. Payne?

Fee petitions must be scheduled for 9:00 a.m. or when the case is already set, and must comply with CP Division Administrative Order 21-1 and SCR 299.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Fee Petitions

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Jennifer J. Payne?

Notice and manner of service must comply with Supreme Court Rule 11 and Circuit Court Rule 2.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Jennifer J. Payne

Participants must post their job title and name (or job title and case name) in Zoom or they may be left in the waiting room when the case is called.

Witnesses testifying must turn on their video and be seated in a private, quiet location.

Notice and manner of service must comply with Supreme Court Rule 11 and Circuit Court Rule 2.

Emergency motions must contain the word 'Emergency' in the heading and state the facts giving rise to the emergency.

Fee petitions must be scheduled for 9:00 a.m. or when the case is already set, and must comply with CP Division Administrative Order 21-1 and SCR 299.

A fee petition is granted without formal presentment if the ASA does not object and the court approves it upon review.

The court will first determine whether an emergency exists, then hear the motion at the earliest available time.

At least TWO (2) business days before a contested matter is set to be heard, the moving party should tender courtesy copies of the motion or pleading along with responsive briefs, pleadings, and uncontested exhibits to the court coordinator.

Please contact the court coordinator to schedule a motion date/time unless the motion is presented at an already scheduled time.

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