Judge Martha-Victoria Jimenez
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Brief
- 1 copy
Filings < 15 pages
Filings > 20 pages
Communication
Other Contacts9 contacts
Clerk5 contacts
Chambers3 contacts
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Opening and response briefs are limited to 15 double-spaced pages; reply briefs are limited to 10 double-spaced pages.
- Brief
- Up to 15 pages
- Reply brief
- Up to 10 pages
- Format
- Double-spaced
Court's wording
All briefs shall conform to the following page limitations: Opening and Response Briefs shall be no more than fifteen (15) double-spaced pages and Replies shall be no more than ten (10) double-spaced pages.
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).
Orders setting such matters must designate whether the matter will be held in person or remotely (or in a hybrid manner).
All notices and orders setting such hearings shall specify both the Courtroom location and Zoom ID and Password.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motions and notices of motion must be e-filed and served on all parties who have filed appearances.
Motions and Notice of Motion shall be e-filed and served on all parties who have filed appearances.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions
Agreed Orders may be submitted to the Calendar 8 mail slot in Room 1701 or emailed to Judge Jimenez.
If the parties have agreed to the entry of an Agreed Order, it may be submitted to the Calendar 8 mail slot in Room 1701 or via email to Judge Jimenez
Civil cases
Page 2 | Agreed Orders
Attorneys may consult the CCC Portal to check whether an order has been entered before contacting the deputy clerk.
Attorneys may also consult the Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk’s “CCC Portal” to gain access to the Court’s electronic case files to determine if an order has been entered before contacting the deputy clerk.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Inquiries regarding Entered Orders
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions seeking leave to file a brief exceeding page limits must be filed before the filing deadline.
Motions to file a brief in excess of these limitations must be filed in advance of the filing deadline.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Briefs
Draft orders must be emailed to the Court promptly after the appearance and no later than close of business.
All draft orders reflecting the Court’s rulings must be provided promptly to the Court for entry via email to Martha-Victoria.Jimenez@cookcountyil.gov following the appearance before the Court but no later than the close of business.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Draft Orders
Parties may request remote appearance for trials or evidentiary hearings by filing a motion in advance.
Parties may request to appear remotely by motion filed in advance.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Trials, Evidentiary Hearings and Oral Argument (In Person)
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Motions and notices of motion must be served on all parties who have filed appearances.
Motions and Notice of Motion shall be e-filed and served on all parties who have filed appearances.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of motions less than 15 pages (including exhibits) should be provided to the Court via email at Martha-Victoria.Jimenez@cookcountyil.gov no less than three (3) business days prior to motion presentment. The “re:” line of the email must contain the name of the party filing the motion, the case number and the date and time of the motion call. All parties must be copied on any email submissions.
Courtesy copies of motions less than 15 pages (including exhibits) should be provided to the Court via email at Martha-Victoria.Jimenez@cookcountyil.gov no less than three (3) business days prior to motion presentment. The “re:” line of the email must contain the name of the party filing the motion, the case number and the date and time of the motion call. All parties must be copied on any email submissions.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions
When briefing is ordered, the moving party must deliver a complete hard copy set of all briefs with tabbed exhibits at least 5 business days before the hearing.
Where briefing is ordered on a motion, a complete hard copy set of all briefs (regardless of length), including all exhibits (in tab format), shall be delivered to the Calendar 8 mail slot in Room 1701 or to the deputy clerk in Courtroom 1704 by the Moving Party no later than five (5) business days before the hearing (unless otherwise set forth in the scheduling order).
Civil cases
Page 1 | Courtesy Copies
Hard courtesy copies are required for any filed motion/brief in excess of 20 pages (including exhibits) and shall be delivered to the Calendar 8 mail slot outside Room 1701 by the moving party.
Hard courtesy copies are required for any filed motion/brief in excess of 20 pages (including exhibits) and shall be delivered to the Calendar 8 mail slot outside Room 1701 by the moving party.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions
Chambers Communication Rules
Do not contact the Court regarding the status of entered orders.
Do not contact the Court regarding the status of entered orders.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Inquiries regarding Entered Orders
All parties who have appeared must be copied on any email correspondence directed to the Court.
All parties who have appeared must be copied on any email-correspondence directed to the Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Standing Order Header
Parties may ask the deputy clerk about order entry status at the provided email address.
Parties may inquire about the status of order entry with the deputy clerk assigned to Room 1704 at Countycrt1704orders@cookcountycourt.com.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Inquiries regarding Entered Orders
Any questions regarding scheduling or procedures should be directed to the County Division’s Court Coordinator, Kelly Wright, at Kelly.wright@cookcountyil.gov or 312-603-6194.
Any questions regarding scheduling or procedures should be directed to the County Division’s Court Coordinator, Kelly Wright, at Kelly.wright@cookcountyil.gov or 312-603-6194.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Inquiries