Judge Lisa M. Taylor

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 Lisa M. Taylor

Lisa M. Taylor is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, sitting in the Child Protection division on Calendar 9I. That division handles child protection matters for the court, which serves Chicago and suburban Cook County.

The published procedures consist of a standing order for Child Protection Calendar 9I, effective August 29, 2024, covering courtroom procedures for that calendar.

Common questions about Judge Lisa M. Taylor's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Lisa M. Taylor?

Details: delivery two business days before hearing. Courtesy copies shall be provided to the court, two (2) business days before the matter is set to be heard and should be uploaded to SharePoint.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. Motions

How may parties contact Judge Lisa M. Taylor's chambers?

Please contact the Court Coordinator to schedule a motion date and time unless, the motion is presented at an already scheduled date and time. This includes fee petitions and emergency motions. Motions filed without scheduling with the Court Coordinator may be stricken from the call.

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. Motions

Is electronic filing required before Judge Lisa M. Taylor?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. Private attorneys without SharePoint access may email proposed orders to the Court Coordinator.

View ruleSource: page 1, section III. Orders

What filing deadlines does Judge Lisa M. Taylor set?

All exhibits, service plans for use at any court hearing should be uploaded to Share Point at least two (2) business days before the matter is set to be heard

View ruleSource: page 1, section II. Motions

Complete rules summary for Judge Lisa M. Taylor

You should be in a private and quiet location. Private computer stations are available in the courthouse. If you are testifying, you are expected to turn on your video.

Private attorneys without SharePoint access may email proposed orders to the Court Coordinator.

Post your name, title and case name- - i.e., John/Jane Doe, Case Worker, Smith Case. If you do not name your device, you may be left in the Zoom waiting room when the case is called.

Courtesy copies shall be provided to the court, two (2) business days before the matter is set to be heard and should be uploaded to SharePoint.

Fee petitions may be presented at 9:00 a.m. or when the case is already scheduled to be heard.

All exhibits, service plans for use at any court hearing should be uploaded to Share Point at least two (2) business days before the matter is set to be heard

Proposed orders must be uploaded to the SharePoint 'Proposed Order' folder by 4:00 p.m. on the hearing day.

Please contact the Court Coordinator to schedule a motion date and time unless, the motion is presented at an already scheduled date and time. This includes fee petitions and emergency motions. Motions filed without scheduling with the Court Coordinator may be stricken from the call.