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Judge

Judge Lynn Weaver Boyle

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Circuit Court of Cook County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Courtesy CopyCourt-wide
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

All Motions

  • Email • Within 24 Hours

Motion, Brief

  • Seven Days Before Court Date

Pleadings

  • At First Appearance

Adjournments

  • Requests to continue a hearing must be made by written motion in advance, showing good cause and supported by a detailed affidavit.

Request must include

Reason for Request

Communication

Filters:

Document Format Requirements5 rules

FormattingImportantCivil cases

Parties are responsible for tendering proposed Court Orders (in Microsoft Word format via email to CHANCERY.CALENDAR13@COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV) the same day they are heard by 2:00 p.m.

File type
Word
Applies to
  • Proposed order
Chancery-Calendar-13-Standing-Order-eff-June-12-2025 1 · p. 1|SectionI. COURTROOM PROCEDURES (REMOTE APPEARANCES PREFERRED)
FormattingImportantCivil cases

EMAIL is strongly preferred. The email address for Judge Weaver Boyle’s Chambers is CHANCERY.CALENDAR13@COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV. Direct attachments only; links to third-party sites will not be accepted.

Formatting

  • EMAIL is strongly preferred
  • Direct attachments only
Chancery-Calendar-13-Standing-Order-eff-June-12-2025 1 · p. 2|SectionV. REGULAR MOTION CALL
FormattingImportantCivil cases

File-stamped motions must be emailed in PDF to CHANCERY.CALENDAR13@COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV.

File type
PDF
Applies to
  • Motion
Chancery-Calendar-13-Standing-Order-eff-June-12-2025 1 · p. 2|SectionIII. ROUTINE MOTIONS
FormattingNoteCivil cases

If the parties wish to provide an agreed order, in word format, to the Court via email at CHANCERY.CALENDAR13@COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV, instead of appearing remotely, that is preferred.

Preferred format
Word
Applies to
  • Agreed order
Chancery-Calendar-13-Standing-Order-eff-June-12-2025 1 · p. 1|SectionI. COURTROOM PROCEDURES (REMOTE APPEARANCES PREFERRED)
FormattingNoteCivil cases

Pleadings are preferred in PDF format emailed to the Court (CHANCEY.COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV).

Preferred format
PDF
Applies to
  • Pleadings

Formatting

  • Email to CHANCERY.CALENDAR13@COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV
Chancery-Calendar-13-Standing-Order-eff-June-12-2025 1 · p. 2|SectionIV. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Parties must complete and email an Initial Case Information Sheet before their first court appearance.

Court's wording

Before their first appearance in Court, the parties shall complete an Initial Case Information Sheet and furnish it to the Court (via email to CHANCERY.CALENDAR13@COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV) to assist in the management of the case.

Chancery-Calendar-13-Standing-Order-eff-June-12-2025 1 · p. 2|SectionII. INITIAL CASE INFORMATION SHEET
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Each party must submit and exchange a settlement memorandum at least 7 days before the settlement conference, advising of settlement demand/offer and claims/defenses.

Court's wording

At least seven (7) days before the settlement conference, unless otherwise ordered by the Court, each party MUST submit to the Court, and exchange with opposing counsel, a brief memorandum advising of the most recent settlement demand and offer as well as the general nature of the claims and defenses. Pre-trial memoranda need not be filed. Failure to submit the memorandum in advance of the settlement conference may result in the striking of the settlement conference date.

Chancery-Calendar-13-Standing-Order-eff-June-12-2025 1 · p. 6|SectionXII. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES/PRETRIALS
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Movant must also include a DRAFT ORDER in word format.

Must include

  • DRAFT ORDER in word format
Chancery-Calendar-13-Standing-Order-eff-June-12-2025 1 · p. 2|SectionIII. ROUTINE MOTIONS

Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Proposed court orders must be emailed by 2:00 p.m. on the same day they are heard.

Parties are responsible for tendering proposed Court Orders (in Microsoft Word format via email to CHANCERY.CALENDAR13@COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV) the same day they are heard by 2:00 p.m.

Civil cases

Page 1 | I. COURTROOM PROCEDURES (REMOTE APPEARANCES PREFERRED)

Please email at least five (5) business days in advance.

Please email at least five (5) business days in advance.

Civil cases

Page 1 | I. COURTROOM PROCEDURES (REMOTE APPEARANCES PREFERRED)

Courtesy Copy Requirements

File-stamped courtesy copies of motions or briefs must be received seven days before the court date.

File-stamped courtesy copies of all motions or briefs must be received seven days in advance of the court date.

Civil cases

Page 2 | V. REGULAR MOTION CALL

Movant must submit file-stamped courtesy copies of fully-briefed motions within one day of filing, via email (PDFs only), including all specified pleadings and exhibits.

The movant is responsible for submitting the file-stamped courtesy copies of any fully-briefed motion as soon as a file-stamped copy becomes available, within one day of filing. Email is preferred (CHANCERY.CALENDAR13@COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV), PDFs only. A complete set of courtesy copies includes: Most Recent Complaint/Operative Pleadings; Motion, Supporting Brief, Response Brief, Reply Brief, and all Exhibits; Complete Deposition Transcripts if any deposition testimony is cited (condensed preferred); Any other Relevant Pleadings; and A Bates Stamped Administrative Record, if applicable.

Civil cases

Page 5 | IX. CONTESTED MOTIONS

Parties should submit courtesy copies of their pleadings at the first Case Management Conference.

At the first appearance, the parties should be prepared to submit courtesy copies of their pleadings (e.g., Complaint, Answer, Affirmative Defenses, Counterclaims).

Civil cases

Page 2 | IV. CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Requests to continue a hearing must be made by written motion in advance, showing good cause and supported by a detailed affidavit.

All hearing dates and times will be set by the Court. Hearing dates are firm. Any request to continue a hearing date must be made by written motion in advance of the hearing following all notice and presentment rules per the Code of Civil Procedure, must show good cause, and must be supported by a detailed affidavit.

Civil cases

Page 5 | X. HEARINGS

Chambers Communication Rules

If you do not receive a confirmation email within two (2) business days of sending, please contact chambers.

If you do not receive a confirmation email within two (2) business days of sending, please contact chambers.

Civil cases

Page 2 | V. REGULAR MOTION CALL

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

All 11
  • 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 Lynn Weaver Boyle

Lynn Weaver Boyle is a judge of the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County. The court handles civil, criminal, and family law matters.

This judge's published procedures include a standing order for Chancery Calendar 13, effective June 12, 2025, which sets out the calendar's courtroom procedures.

Common questions about Judge Lynn Weaver Boyle's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Lynn Weaver Boyle?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for covered motions. Details: delivery within 24 hours, by email. Movant must submit file-stamped courtesy copies of fully-briefed motions within one day of filing, via email (PDFs only), including all specified pleadings and exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 5, section IX. CONTESTED MOTIONS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Lynn Weaver Boyle?

Judge Lynn Weaver Boyle's formatting rule includes file format PDF and email to chancery.calendar13@cookcountyil.gov. File-stamped motions must be emailed in PDF to CHANCERY.CALENDAR13@COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. ROUTINE MOTIONS

What must be included with initial case information sheet filings before Judge Lynn Weaver Boyle?

Parties must complete and email an Initial Case Information Sheet before their first court appearance.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. INITIAL CASE INFORMATION SHEET

What must be included with settlement memorandum filings before Judge Lynn Weaver Boyle?

Each party must submit and exchange a settlement memorandum at least 7 days before the settlement conference, advising of settlement demand/offer and claims/defenses.

View ruleSource: page 6, section XII. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES/PRETRIALS

How may parties contact Judge Lynn Weaver Boyle's chambers?

The rule lists email CHANCERY.CALENDAR13@COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV. If you do not receive a confirmation email within two (2) business days of sending, please contact chambers.

View ruleSource: page 2, section V. REGULAR MOTION CALL

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Lynn Weaver Boyle?

The request must include reason for request. Requests to continue a hearing must be made by written motion in advance, showing good cause and supported by a detailed affidavit.

View ruleSource: page 5, section X. HEARINGS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Lynn Weaver Boyle?

The rule states a 2:00 p.m. filing cutoff. Proposed court orders must be emailed by 2:00 p.m. on the same day they are heard.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. COURTROOM PROCEDURES (REMOTE APPEARANCES PREFERRED)
Complete rules summary for Judge Lynn Weaver Boyle

File-stamped motions must be emailed in PDF to CHANCERY.CALENDAR13@COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV.

Movant must submit file-stamped courtesy copies of fully-briefed motions within one day of filing, via email (PDFs only), including all specified pleadings and exhibits.

Pleading courtesy copies are preferred in PDF format sent by email to the Court.

Parties should submit courtesy copies of their pleadings at the first Case Management Conference.

Proposed court orders must be emailed to chambers in Microsoft Word format.

Please email at least five (5) business days in advance.

Agreed orders should be emailed to chambers in Word format instead of appearing remotely.

Parties must complete and email an Initial Case Information Sheet before their first court appearance.

Proposed court orders must be emailed by 2:00 p.m. on the same day they are heard.

If you do not receive a confirmation email within two (2) business days of sending, please contact chambers.

File-stamped courtesy copies of motions or briefs must be received seven days before the court date.

Requests to continue a hearing must be made by written motion in advance, showing good cause and supported by a detailed affidavit.

Each party must submit and exchange a settlement memorandum at least 7 days before the settlement conference, advising of settlement demand/offer and claims/defenses.

A routine motion must include a draft order in Word format.

EMAIL is strongly preferred. The email address for Judge Weaver Boyle’s Chambers is CHANCERY.CALENDAR13@COOKCOUNTYIL.GOV. Direct attachments only; links to third-party sites will not be accepted.

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