Circuit Court of Cook County Courtesy Copy Requirements

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An e-filed Petition for Appointment of a Temporary or Plenary Guardian must be given to the court as a courtesy copy at the time of filing.

In order for the court to consider the timely appointment of a Guardian ad Litem, a courtesy copy of a Petition for Appointment of a Temporary Guardian or Plenary Guardian that is e-filed must be provide to the court upon filing.

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Emergency hearing requesters must email a courtesy copy of the emergency motion including a factual basis for the emergency and supporting documents.

Parties requesting the emergency hearing shall provide a courtesy copy of the emergency motion, including a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency and all supporting documents via email.

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Courtesy copies of all submissions must be received by 4:30 p.m. three court days before the presentation date; late submissions may delay hearings and be considered at fee petitions.

With the exception of reports issued by a Guardian ad Litem on a Petition for Temporary Guardian or unless otherwise ordered by the Court, courtesy copies of all submissions to the court must be received by the court no later than 4:30 p.m. three court days (not actual days such as weekends and holidays) prior to the date set for presentation. Late submissions may cause delay in hearing the matter and may be considered when fee petitions are presented.

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Parties must also submit courtesy copies of the following by email at least two (2) days before the pre-trial conference: A complete set of all motions in limine. Full transcripts of any evidence depositions which any party will use, marked to identify what portions will be offered at trial. A complete, pre-marked set of all exhibits, including an exhibit list which identifies each exhibit and states whether (and, if so, why) any party objects to it. Parties should avoid duplication and should stipulate to foundation wherever possible. A complete witness list, specifying who will, and who may, be called by each party. Failure to disclose a witness will usually result in barring the witness.

Parties must also submit courtesy copies of the following by email at least two (2) days before the pre-trial conference: A complete set of all motions in limine. Full transcripts of any evidence depositions which any party will use, marked to identify what portions will be offered at trial. A complete, pre-marked set of all exhibits, including an exhibit list which identifies each exhibit and states whether (and, if so, why) any party objects to it. Parties should avoid duplication and should stipulate to foundation wherever possible. A complete witness list, specifying who will, and who may, be called by each party. Failure to disclose a witness will usually result in barring the witness.

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A party wishing to present a TRO motion should deliver a copy of the motion papers (including the Complaint), marked “EMERGENCY,” to the Court via email, at CCC.ChanceryCalendar4@cookcountyil.gov.

A party wishing to present a TRO motion should deliver a copy of the motion papers (including the Complaint), marked “EMERGENCY,” to the Court via email, at CCC.ChanceryCalendar4@cookcountyil.gov.

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The Court requires a courtesy copy of: o​ The notice, summons showing service, and motion; o​ An attorney’s signed and certified statement that the Clerk’s electronic docket indicates that the defendant has not filed an appearance or answer; and o​ A military affidavit, if the default is against a person.

The Court requires a courtesy copy of: o​ The notice, summons showing service, and motion; o​ An attorney’s signed and certified statement that the Clerk’s electronic docket indicates that the defendant has not filed an appearance or answer; and o​ A military affidavit, if the default is against a person.

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All courtesy copies must be emailed to Calendar 4 chambers; paper copies are not to be submitted unless the Court specifically requests them.

Calendar 4 is paperless. All courtesy copies must be sent by email to ccc.chancerycalendar4@cookcountyil.gov. If the Court requires paper copies, the Court will notify you. Please do not submit any paper copies unless specifically requested to do so.

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Each party must submit a courtesy copy of the proposed exhibit list and cover sheet, with all columns completed except the admitted/not-admitted column, at least two days before the pre-trial; the parties must confer before that courtesy-copy deadline.

At least two days before the pre-trial, each party must submit a courtesy copy of said list and cover sheet with every column completed except whether the exhibit was admitted or not admitted.

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At the Clerk's Status, the movant must email a complete set of courtesy copies (all briefs and relevant pleadings, formatted per the standing order) to the Calendar 4 chambers email.

At Clerk's Status, the movant is required to supply the Court with a complete set of courtesy copies, including all briefs and any relevant pleadings. Copies should be formatted in accordance with the standing order and sent as PDF attachments via email to CCC.ChanceryCalendar4@cookcountyil.gov.

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Email courtesy copies of all motions and other documents to the Court at least two business days before presentment.

Courtesy copies of all motions, or other, are to be sent via email at least two business days before presentment. The Court’s email is: ​ccc.chancerycalendar4@cookcountyil.gov​

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A complete set of non-TRO emergency motion papers marked “EMERGENCY” must be emailed to the Court by 2:00 p.m. the court day before the hearing.

A complete set of the motion papers, marked “EMERGENCY,” must be emailed to the Court via email, at CCC.ChanceryCalendar4@cookcountyil.gov by no later than 2:00 p.m. on the court day before the hearing date.

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File-stamped courtesy copies of all motions must be emailed to chambers immediately after receipt from the Clerk.

File-stamped courtesy copies of all Motions must be sent via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov immediately after receiving them from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office.

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The movant is responsible for providing courtesy copies before the motion hearing or at the Clerk’s Status under the stated motion-presentment policies.

The Movant is responsible for providing courtesy copies prior to hearing on their motion or at the Clerk’s Status according to the policies set forth in Section VII(b).

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The movant must provide all courtesy copies, attach briefs and relevant exhibits to the email, and clearly label each exhibit; hyperlinking briefs and exhibits is also permitted.

The Movant is to provide ALL courtesy copies. Briefs and relevant exhibits are to be provided as attachments to the email, and each exhibit must be clearly labeled (e.g., "Motion to Dismiss, Exhibit 1"). Parties may also Hyperlink briefs and exhibits.

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For an authorized piggyback motion, email courtesy copies of the motion, notice, and relevant exhibits to chambers immediately after receiving the file-stamped copies.

The Movant shall submit Courtesy Copies of the motion, notice, and all relevant exhibits immediately after receiving the file stamped copies from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov.

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The movant must email courtesy copies of the motion, notice, and relevant exhibits to chambers immediately after receiving file-stamped copies.

The Movant shall submit Courtesy Copies of the motion, notice, and all relevant exhibits via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov immediately after receiving the file stamped copies from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office.

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Email file-stamped courtesy copies of all motions and relevant exhibits to chambers immediately after receiving the file-stamped motion.

File stamped Courtesy Copies of all motions, along with their relevant exhibits (for example, including the operative Complaint in a Section 2-615 Motion to Dismiss) must be sent via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov. Parties shall send Courtesy Copies of their motions immediately after receiving the file-stamped copy of the motion from Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office.

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Courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers by 4:00 PM on the business day following the due date of the last brief under the briefing schedule.

Courtesy Copies are due by the end of business (4:00 PM) via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY after the last brief was due as set in any briefing schedule order.

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Failure to send electronic courtesy copies may result in the matter being stricken from the call, requiring the parties to reschedule the hearing or re-spindle the motion.

FAILURE TO SEND ELECTRONIC COURTESY COPIES MAY RESULT IN THE COURT STRIKING YOUR MATTER FROM THE CALL, TO WHICH THE PARTIES WOULD NEED TO RESCHEDULE THE HEARING OR RE-SPINDLE THEIR MOTION.

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A courtesy copy of an e-filed Petition for Appointment of a Temporary or Plenary Guardian must be provided to the court upon filing.

In order for the court to consider the timely appointment of a GAL, a courtesy copy of a Petition for Appointment of a Temporary Guardian or Plenary Guardian that is e-filed must be provided to the court upon filing.

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Emergency motions and supporting documents must be delivered to the courtroom by hand, mail, or email no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding presentment.

Emergency petitions will be heard as add-ons on the 11:00 AM call. The motion marked and all supporting documents must be delivered to the courtroom by hand, mail or to the e-mail listed above no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding presentment.

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Courtesy copies of all submissions must be received by the court by 4:30 p.m. three court days before the presentation date, except for GAL reports on Temporary Guardian petitions.

With the exception of reports issued by a Guardian ad Litem on a Petition for Temporary Guardian or unless otherwise ordered by the Court, courtesy copies of all submissions to the court must be received by the court no later than 4:30 p.m. three court days (not actual days such as weekends and holidays) prior to the date set for presentation.

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Unless voluminous (see below) courtesy copies of motions should be emailed to Judge Loftus no less than three business days in advance of the motion hearing.

Unless voluminous (see below) courtesy copies of motions should be emailed to Judge Loftus no less than three business days in advance of the motion hearing.

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Hard copy courtesy copies are required for any motion or brief exceeding 20 pages, including exhibits.

Hard copy courtesy copies are required for any Motion or Brief in excess of 20 pages (including exhibits).

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When briefing is ordered, the moving party must deliver a complete hard copy set of all briefs and exhibits to the Calendar 9 mail slot no later than five 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, shall be delivered to the Calendar 9 mail slot outside of Room 1701 by the Moving Party no later than five (5) business days before the hearing (unless otherwise set forth in the scheduling order).

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A file stamped copy of an emergency motion must be sent to the Court via email or in-person.

a file stamped copy must be sent via email (ccc.mfmlcalendar52@cookcountyil.gov) or in-person to the Court staff in courtroom 1502.

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The Court must receive physical and digital courtesy copies seven (7) days prior to the date of presentment and/or hearing date.

The Court must receive physical and digital courtesy copies seven (7) days prior to the date of presentment and/or hearing date.

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Courtesy copies (physical and digital) for all motions must be sent to the Court between 14 and 7 days prior to presentment; failure may result in the motion not being heard.

Physical courtesy copies of all motions must be sent to Courtroom 1502. Digital courtesy copies of all motions must be sent to the Calendar 52 email address, ccc.mfmlcalendar52@cookcountyil.gov, with the case caption and case number in the email’s subject line. All courtesy copies must be sent at least fourteen (14) days prior to the presentment date, and no later than seven (7) days. Failure to provide courtesy copies in the manner requested may result in the Court not calling the matter, refusing to hear the motion, or striking the motion. Exceptions may be made with leave of the Court.

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The moving party must provide physical and digital courtesy copies of all motions/briefs to the Court between 14 and 7 days prior to presentment or hearing.

The moving party must provide physical and digital copies of all motions and/or briefs to the Court at least fourteen (14) days prior (no later than seven (7) days prior) to presentation of the motion or the hearing of the motion for the Court’s review. Failure to provide courtesy copies in the manner requested may result in the Court not calling the matter, refusing to hear the motion, or striking the motion. The Court requires hard copies to be delivered to Courtroom 1502. Digital copies must be sent to the Court’s email: ccc.mfmlcalendar52@cookcountyil.gov.

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The moving party must supply courtesy copies of the motion, all briefs, relevant pleadings, and cited cases no later than four court days before the hearing date.

No later than four court days before the hearing date, the moving party shall supply the court with courtesy copies of the motion, all briefs filed in support or opposition to the motion, any reply brief, any other relevant pleadings from the case, documents upon which each party relies in support of its position, and copies of any federal or non-Illinois state cases cited in the briefs.

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The moving party must provide the court courtesy copies of the motion, briefs, reply, pleadings, and cited out-of-state cases four court days before the hearing.

The moving party shall supply the court with courtesy copies of the motion, all briefs filed in support or opposition to the motion, any reply brief, any other relevant pleadings from the case, and copies of any federal or non-Illinois state cases cited in the briefs Four Court Days before the hearing.

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Parties must send the Court physical and digital courtesy copies of every motion filed.

NOTE: WHEN PARTIES FILE MOTIONS WITH THE CLERK’S OFFICE, THE COURT IS NOT NOTIFIED OF SUCH. IT IS THE PARTIES RESPONSIBILITY TO SEND THE COURT PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL COURTESY COPIES OF THE MOTIONS FILED.

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Hard copy courtesy copies are required for any Motion or Brief in excess of 20 pages (including exhibits).

Hard copy courtesy copies are required for any Motion or Brief in excess of 20 pages (including exhibits).

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Where briefing is ordered, the Moving Party must deliver a complete hard copy set of all briefs (regardless of length) including exhibits to the Calendar 11 mail slot no later than five 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, shall be delivered to the Calendar 11 mail slot outside of Room 1701 by the Moving Party no later than five (5) business days before the hearing (unless otherwise set forth in the scheduling order).

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The following business day, ___/___/_____, the movant(s) shall deliver courtesy hard copies to the Court of the Motion/Petition and all briefs, one set of exhibits including transcripts (mini/four-to-a-page), relevant/unique cited cases, and other documents as appropriate;

The following business day, ___/___/_____, the movant(s) shall deliver courtesy hard copies to the Court of the Motion/Petition and all briefs, one set of exhibits including transcripts (mini/four-to-a-page), relevant/unique cited cases, and other documents as appropriate;

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Courtesy copies of documents relating to structured settlement petitions must be delivered per the Standing Order.

Courtesy copies of any documents relating to such Petitions to be delivered in compliance with the provisions of this Standing Order.

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Hearing dates will not be set until courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings and briefs are provided; the movant must provide a complete set.

No hearing-dates will be set unless the Court has been provided with courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings and briefs (in compliance with the provisions of this Standing Order). Unless otherwise stated, it is the movants obligation to provide a complete set of courtesy copies.

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The movant must deliver courtesy copies of each motion in limine and response per the Standing Order.

Courtesy copies of each motion and response must be delivered by the movant in compliance with the provisions of this Standing Order.

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Courtesy copies will not be accepted by email.

No courtesy copies of any kind will be accepted by Email.

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Courtesy copies of piggy-backed motions must be delivered at least 7 days before presentment.

Courtesy copies of all “piggy-backed” motions must be delivered no less than 7 days prior to presentment.

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Heard as scheduled by the court, generally Mondays at 9:00 AM. Tender courtesy copies of the motion and prove-up documents to the court via email in text-searchable PDF format and hard copies. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

Heard as scheduled by the court, generally Mondays at 9:00 AM. Tender courtesy copies of the motion and prove-up documents to the court via email in text-searchable PDF format and hard copies. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

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Courtesy copies are required for all motions, including regular, routine, and emergency motions.

Your delivery of courtesy copies is imperative to the timely operation of the Court and is required of all motions: Regular Motions, Routine Motions and Emergency Motions.

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Do not use the eFile courtesy copy email option.

The eFile service may permit “courtesy copy” emails to be sent. DO NOT USE THIS OPTION.

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Courtesy copies must be delivered within 1 business day of filing, in electronic printable form without passcode or security restrictions; Zip files and Drop-Box links are prohibited unless the judge allows.

The moving party is required to deliver to the Court courtesy copies no later than 1 business day after the motion is filed. Courtesy copies must be delivered in electronic form and must be immediately printable, without passcode or security restriction. No Zip files or Drop-Box type of links are permissible, unless otherwise allowed by your judge.

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Courtesy copies must be delivered to the Judge's chambers via email to the assigned calendar's dedicated email address at least 7 days before presentment.

a courtesy copy delivered to the Judge’s chambers by emailing the courtesy copies to the assigned calendar’s dedicated email address no less than 7 days prior to presentment.

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Motions are scheduled through the Clerk’s electronic filing system (parties may not pick the date) and heard on Thursdays at 9:00 AM, or may be noticed for the next court date, with courtesy copies consisting of email text-searchable PDFs with bookmarks and hard copies required or the motion may be stricken.

motions shall be tendered via email and hard copies. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken. Motions As scheduled through the Clerk’s electronic filing system (you may not pick your own date), heard on Thursdays at 9:00 AM with courtesy copies to the court via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

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At clerk status, the movant must deliver courtesy copies of all briefs, pleadings, relevant documents, and the most recent complaint with a cover letter; submissions via email by 8:45 AM and hard copy by 3:00 PM; failure to provide a complete set may result in the motion being stricken.

Clerk Status is scheduled for _______________ at 8:45 AM. No appearance is necessary. At the clerk status, the movant is obligated to deliver copies of all the briefs, pleadings, relevant documents and the most recent complaint, with an accompanying cover letter containing the case name, the case number and the date and time of the clerk status. Submissions should be made via email by 8:45 AM and hard copy by 3:00 PM. Please review the court’s Standing Order for any change to this order. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

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For established matters transferred to Calendar W by 2005, parties must make the court copies of the last five orders, all pleadings, and all pending motions, delivered by email in text-searchable PDF with bookmarks at assignment (and by hard copy for pending motions), or the motion may be stricken.

For established matters that have been transferred to Calendar W by 2005, parties must tender courtesy copies of (1) the last five orders entered in the case; (2) copies of all pleadings, such as complaint, answer, counterclaim, and defenses; and (3) copies of all motions presently pending. Courtesy copies should be tendered via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks at the time of assignment. Courtesy copies of any pending motions shall be tendered via email and hard copies. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

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All pending motions are piggy-backed onto the CMC hearing; courtesy copies of the motions must be emailed to the Court by 3:00 p.m. at least three business days before the hearing.

Any and all pending motions (previously filed or newly filed) shall be noticed for and "piggy-backed" onto the CMC hearing. Courtesy copies of the motions must be delivered to the Court by email by 3:00 p.m. at least three (3) business days before

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Paper courtesy copies for fully briefed contested motions must be provided fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled hearing.

Paper courtesy copies for fully briefed contested motions must be provided fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled hearing.

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An emergency motion must be filed with the Clerk and a courtesy copy marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' with all supporting papers and proof of service submitted by 4 p.m. the day before presentment.

The Motion must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and a courtesy copy of the motion marked “EMERGENCY MOTION” and all supporting papers, including proof of service, must be submitted no later than 4 p.m. on the day before presentment.

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At Clerk's Status, the movant must email the Court a complete set of courtesy copies (all briefs and relevant pleadings) as PDF attachments in one email to CCC.Chancerycalendar10@cookcountyil.gov.

At Clerk’s Status, the movant is required to supply the Court with a complete set of courtesy copies, including all briefs and any relevant pleadings. Copies should be formatted in accordance with the standing order and sent as PDF attachments in one email to CCC.Chancerycalendar10@cookcountyil.gov.

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Parties must email file-stamped courtesy copies of every pleading, motion, and notice of motion to the Court's chambers email.

The Court does not automatically receive copies of filings made through the Clerk’s electronic system; thus, parties must submit file-stamped courtesy copies of all pleadings, motions, and notices of motions to the Court via email to CCC.ChanceryCalendar10@cookcountyil.gov.

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For in-person 10:00 a.m. appearances, courtesy copies and proposed orders may be emailed two to five business days in advance, delivered to Room 1807, or tendered when the case is called.

In person: Two to five business days before appearance, courtesy copies and proposed orders may be emailed* to the Court at carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov. Otherwise, courtesy copies may be delivered to Room 1807, or tendered when the case is called.

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For remote appearances on the 10:00 a.m. docket, courtesy copies and proposed orders must be emailed to the Court two to five business days before the appearance.

Remote: Two to five business days before appearance, courtesy copies and proposed orders shall be emailed* to the Court at carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov.

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Courtesy copies must be provided to the Court for every appearance in accordance with the detailed rules that follow.

For every appearance, the Court must be provided with courtesy copies as described below.

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For in-person emergency appearances, courtesy copies and proposed orders must be delivered to Room 1807 or emailed to the Court prior to 10:00 a.m. one court day before the appearance.

In person: Prior to 10:00 a.m. one court day before appearance, courtesy copies and proposed orders shall be either delivered to Room 1807 or emailed* to the Court at carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov.

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Each party must deliver a courtesy copy of the exhibit list and cover sheet at least two full court days before the pre-trial, with all columns completed except admission status, after holding at least one meaningful conference.

At least two full court days before the pre-trial, each party must submit a courtesy copy of said list and cover sheet with every column completed except whether the exhibit was admitted or not admitted.

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A courtesy copy must be emailed to the calendar address at least two full court days before a noticed motion, or the motion may be stricken.

A courtesy copy must be emailed to Calendar 1 at ccc.chancerycalendar1@cookcountyil.gov with a copy to all parties of record, at least two full court days prior to the date on which the motion is noticed. Failure to do so may result in the motion being stricken.

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The movant must supply courtesy copies of all briefs and exhibits to Judge Schneider on the briefing order due date.

Movant is responsible for supplying courtesy copies of all briefs and exhibits to Judge Schneider on the due date set in any briefing order.

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Piggy-backing a motion onto a previously scheduled presentment or hearing requires advance leave from Judge Pedersen's law clerk, timely courtesy copies, and proper notice to entitled parties; dispositive-motion piggy-backs within 14 days of contacting the law clerk are generally not permitted.

A party may present a motion on a date and at a time previously scheduled for the presentment of another motion or at a hearing ("piggy-backing") only after obtaining leave from Judge Pedersen's law clerk, providing timely courtesy copies, and giving proper notice of the motion to all parties entitled to notice.

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All courtesy copies must be emailed to the designated address; paper copies are not accepted unless ordered.

All courtesy copies, regardless of volume, should be e-mailed to ccc.mfmlcalendar63@cookcountyil.gov. No paper courtesy copies will be accepted unless otherwise specifically order by the court.

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Courtesy copies should be timely re-submitted to the Court's e-mail no later than 14 calendar days prior to each new court date.

Courtesy copies should be timely re-submitted to the Court's e-mail no later than 14 calendar days prior to each new court date.

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Courtesy copies are due by 4:00 p.m. at least 10 court business days (14 calendar days) before the scheduled court date; failure may result in the motion being stricken.

Courtesy copies are due by 4:00pm at least 10 court business days/14 calendar days prior to the scheduled court date. Failure of the moving party to timely tender courtesy copies will resolve in the motion/s being stricken by the Court.

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All parties who have filed an appearance must be carbon copied on courtesy copy emails; failure to do so may result in the motion being stricken.

v. All parties who have filed an appearance must be carbon copied on courtesy copy e-mails. Failure to carbon copy any party who has filed an appearance in the case and provided an e-mail address may result in the striking of the motion.

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Courtesy copies must be submitted 14 days before the hearing for non-emergency receiver appointment motions.

Non-emergency Motions to Appoint a Receiver or Mortgagee in possession will be heard Monday – Thursday at 11:00 AM. After obtaining a presentment date and time from the clerk's system, the movant must submit courtesy copies 14 days in advance of the hearing date.

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The moving party must provide all courtesy copies to the Court unless the parties agree otherwise.

Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the moving party is to supply the Court with all courtesy copies, as well as the proposed briefing schedule order and any other relevant prior court order(s) necessary for the Court to have a full understanding of a case's procedural history.

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Courtesy copies must be submitted no earlier than 28 days and no later than 14 days before the hearing; the Court will not retain courtesy copies for continued motions.

Courtesy copies are due no sooner than 28 calendar days prior to hearing/presentment, and no later than 14 calendar days prior to hearing/presentment. The Court therefore will not retain courtesy copies for continued motions.

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A party that has filed a motion must email a file-stamped copy of the motion to chambers no less than 3 business days before the motion hearing.

A party that has filed a motion shall email corinne.heggie@cookcountyil.gov no less than three (3) business days prior to motion hearing attaching a file stamped copy of the motion.

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When a briefing schedule is entered, the moving party must deliver a complete hard-copy set of all briefs, regardless of length, to the Calendar 7 mail slot no later than 5 business days before the hearing.

When the Court enters a briefing schedule, a complete hard copy set of all briefs regardless of length, including all exhibits, shall be delivered to the Calendar 7 mail slot located outside of Room 1701 by the moving party no later than five (5) business days before the hearing.

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Hard-copy courtesy copies for Tax Deed Prove Ups must be delivered to the Calendar 7 mail slot by the Petitioner no later than 3 business days before the prove-up hearing.

The court requires hard copy courtesy copies for Tax Deed Prove Ups and they shall be delivered to the Calendar 7 mail slot located outside of Room 1701 by the Petitioner no later than three (3) business days before the prove up hearing.

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Motions over 25 pages require emailed courtesy copies and hard copies tabbed and bound delivered to Courtroom 2305.

For courtesy copies over twenty-five (25) pages, please email AND deliver hard copies tabbed and bound to Courtroom 2305.

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When setting a briefing schedule, the court typically requests that the movant submit a full set of courtesy copies upon completion of briefing. These copies may be submitted via email unless otherwise instructed and should include: • Motion, supporting brief, response brief, reply brief, and all exhibits (tabbed for physical copies and clearly marked for electronic versions). • Sur-response and sur-reply, and if applicable, along with all exhibits. • Most recent complaint. • All relevant pleadings. • The administrative record for administrative review cases.

When setting a briefing schedule, the court typically requests that the movant submit a full set of courtesy copies upon completion of briefing. These copies may be submitted via email unless otherwise instructed and should include: • Motion, supporting brief, response brief, reply brief, and all exhibits (tabbed for physical copies and clearly marked for electronic versions). • Sur-response and sur-reply, and if applicable, along with all exhibits. • Most recent complaint. • All relevant pleadings. • The administrative record for administrative review cases.

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Motions under 25 pages require file-stamped courtesy copies emailed to the court.

File-stamped courtesy copies of all motions under twenty-five (25) pages must be emailed to the court.

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Courtesy copies of a motion to file under seal should include both redacted and unredacted versions, with the proposed redactions clearly highlighted, as indicated here.

Courtesy copies of a motion to file under seal should include both redacted and unredacted versions, with the proposed redactions clearly highlighted, as indicated here.

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Motions to reconsider require courtesy copies of previous briefs.

For any motion requiring the court to rule on prior briefings, such as a motion to reconsider, the movant must also provide courtesy copies of the previous briefs.

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Emergency motions require a courtesy copy of the file-stamped motion marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' with all supporting documents when scheduling.

The party seeking to obtain a hearing on an emergency motion must contact Calendar 11 chambers after filing the same with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County by sending an email with a courtesy copy of the file- stamped motion, clearly marked “EMERGENCY MOTION,” along with all supporting documents, must be provided to the law clerk when scheduling the motion.

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Courtesy copies of prove-up affidavits and draft judgment order must be submitted at least 5 days before prove-up hearing.

Courtesy copies of any prove-up affidavits and a draft judgment order must be submitted to the court at least five (5) days before the prove-up hearing.

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Motions over 25 pages require email and hard copies (tabbed and bound) delivered to Courtroom 2305 at least 7 business days before presentment.

For courtesy copies over twenty-five (25) pages, please email AND deliver hard copies tabbed and bound to Courtroom 2305 at least seven (7) business days before the presentment date.

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Motions under 25 pages require courtesy copies emailed to the court.

Courtesy copies of all motions under twenty-five (25) pages must be emailed to the court.

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The movant must email a complete courtesy copy of all briefs and exhibits to Chambers and drop off a hard copy outside Room 2606; failure results in denial or continuance of the motion.

The movant is responsible for emailing a complete courtesy copy of the motion to the Court consisting of all briefs and exhibits filed in support of or in opposition to the motion to Daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov. The movant is also responsible for dropping off a hard copy of all courtesy copies to the basket outside of Room 2606. Movant’s failure to submit a complete courtesy copy will result in the denial or continuance of the motion.

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A courtesy copy of the Notice of Motion and corresponding Motion must be emailed to the Court by 4:30pm the day before the motion's initial presentment.

A Courtesy Copy of any Notice of Motion and the corresponding Motion shall be emailed to the Court no later than 4:30pm the day before the Motion has been Noticed up for initial presentment.

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Petitions to Approve Settlement in cases involving wrongful death, survival, minor(s) or disabled individuals must be filed, with courtesy copies delivered to daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov. All email transmittals must copy all counsel of record.

Petitions to Approve Settlement in cases involving wrongful death, survival, minor(s) or disabled individuals must be filed, with courtesy copies delivered to daniel.trevino@cookcountyil.gov. All email transmittals must copy all counsel of record.

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For contested motions requiring a briefing schedule, moving counsel need only supply a courtesy copy of the motion (without supporting memorandum) before the initial presentment date.

In the event that the motion is a contested matter that will require a briefing schedule, moving counsel need only supply a courtesy copy of the motion (without supporting memorandum) in advance of the initial presentment date.

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A courtesy copy, and a copy of the Will if applicable, are required when heirship is extensive.

If heirship is extensive, a courtesy copy is required along with a copy of the Will if applicable.

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Courtesy copies must not be delivered by email.

E-mail will not be accepted for courtesy copies.

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Paper courtesy copies for openings, closings, and settlements must reach the Court at least 2 court days before the hearing (unless a court-ordered briefing schedule states otherwise), either tendered in open court with proposed orders or delivered/mailed beforehand.

copies. Paper courtesy copies for openings, closings and settlements may be tendered in open court at the hearing along with proposed orders or provided prior to the hearing if hand delivered or mailed (not e-mail) to the Courtroom at the address listed above so that the court receives the paper copies at least 2 court days prior to the hearing date unless otherwise provided by a court ordered briefing

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No hearing date will be set for a Set Call matter unless the Court has received paper courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings; the moving party must present a complete set.

No hearing dates will be set unless the Court has been provided with paper courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings. The moving party must present a complete set of paper courtesy copies.

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For contested motions, paper courtesy copies must be received by the Court seven days before the presentment or hearing date.

The Court must receive paper courtesy copies seven (7) days prior to the date of presentment and/or hearing date.

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Parties must submit courtesy copies by 10:00 a.m. two court days before the scheduled presentation, and late submissions may cause a delay in hearing.

Parties shall present courtesy copies no later than 10:00 a.m. two court days prior to the date set for presentation. Late submissions may cause delay in hearing the matter.

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All courtesy copies must be submitted to the Calendar 16 email unless otherwise authorized.

Except where otherwise authorized, all courtesy copies are to be submitted to the Calendar 16 email.

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Courtesy copies of motions must be emailed to the Calendar 16 chambers email.

all motions must be filed electronically and courtesy copies submitted to the Calendar 16 email: ccc.chancerycalendar16@cookcountyil.gov

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For Motions to Reconsider, the court will schedule a due date for courtesy copies upon presentment.

Upon presentment, the court will schedule a due date for submitting courtesy copies.

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For motions set for Clerk Status, parties must provide courtesy copies of briefs and pleadings to the Calendar 16 email and state whether they request oral argument.

The parties shall provide courtesy copies of all briefs and relevant pleadings to the Calendar 16 email and indicate whether they request oral argument at or before the Clerk Status.

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File-stamped courtesy copies of emergency motion papers must be emailed by 2:00 P.M. the day before the hearing.

After speaking with one of the law clerks to obtain a hearing date, a file-stamped courtesy copy of the Notice of Emergency Motion, the Emergency Motion, and all supporting documents, including proof of service, must be submitted to the court via email NO LATER THAN 2:00 P.M. of the day before such motion is to be heard. Any motion delivered to chambers after 2:00 P.M. will not be eligible for hearing the following day. No exceptions.

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Movants filing briefs that cite prior filings must supply courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings, briefings, orders, and prior-filed exhibits.

Therefore, the movant must supply courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings, briefings, orders, and prior-filed exhibits.

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Courtesy copies of piggy-backed motions must be emailed at least 7 days before the presentation date.

The court must be provided with courtesy copies, of all “piggy-backed” motions, submitted to ccc.chancerycalendar16@cookcountyil.gov at least seven (7) days prior to the presentation date of the motion.

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For Zoom motion hearings, parties must deliver hard copies of documents to Courtroom 2102 at least 2 days before the hearing.

If a party plans to present any documents to the court during a Motion Hearing that is proceeding via Zoom, hard copies of those documents must be delivered to Courtroom 2102 at least two (2) days before the Motion Hearing is scheduled to occur.

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When e-filing, a party must provide a paper copy of the pleading to the Court at least 3 days before presentment if they want the Court to have seen it.

When a party e-files any pleading or papers through the Clerk's electronic filing procedure, the Court only receives notice and copies of that which has been filed if the e-filing was accepted and a presentment date was scheduled. Therefore, when a party desires the Court to have seen the pleading before presentment, it is incumbent on the filing party to actually provide a paper copy of the pleading to the Court at least three (3) days before presentment.

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Courtesy copies of documents for presentment at hearing must be hand-delivered or mailed to the Court at least 7 days in advance unless the Court orders otherwise.

Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, courtesy copies of any documents or filings intended to be used for presentment and use at hearing shall be hand-delivered or mailed to the Court at least seven (7) days in advance.

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Courtesy copies must be submitted in a single email containing only two attachments.

Courtesy copies shall be submitted to the Court in a SINGLE email for the case, in a neatly and intuitively organized fashion, containing ONLY TWO attachments:

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BPO/appraisal must be provided to all parties and included in courtesy copies for deficiency claims.

The Court will not grant an *in personam* deficiency if a BPO or appraisal in compliance with this order is not provided to all parties prior to hearing and included in the courtesy copies.

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When an in-person hearing is ordered, the movant must provide both physical copies to Courtroom 2803 and electronic copies to the designated email.

(n) In the event an in person hearing is set by order of Court, the movant shall tender BOTH physical courtesy copies to Courtroom 2803 and electronic courtesy copies to the email listed above.

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Noncompliant courtesy copies will not be considered; the Court may deny the motion or continue the matter.

(g) Noncompliant courtesy copy submissions will NOT be considered by the Court. The Court will NOT take action on the scheduled matter, may deny the motion(s), or may continue the matter to a new date subject to the Court's availability.

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Physical courtesy copies are prohibited unless the Court orders them or an in-person hearing is scheduled.

(m) No paper or physical courtesy copies will be accepted unless ordered by the Court or an in person hearing is set.

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The moving party must supply courtesy copies 10 court business days before each court date, along with the briefing schedule order and other relevant orders; failure may result in denial of the motion.

Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the **moving party** is to supply the Court with all courtesy copies 10 court business days prior to each court date, as well as the briefing schedule order and any other relevant order(s) necessary for the Court to have a full understanding of a case's procedural history. Failure of the moving party to tender courtesy copies pursuant to the requirements set forth in this Standing Order is grounds for denial of the motion.

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All electronic courtesy copies must be emailed to the designated court email address.

(l) All electronic courtesy copies, regardless of volume, shall be emailed to ccc.mfmlcalendar60@cookcountyil.gov ONLY.

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Movants must provide courtesy copies to the Court for transfer requests.

Proper notice shall be sent to all parties of record and courtesy copies shall be provided to the Court by the movant.

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Courtesy copy emails must not be sent directly to chambers staff unless requested.

(1) Do NOT email courtesy copy submission directly to the Court's law clerk or administrative assistant unless explicitly requested to do so.

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All courtesy copies are due by 4:30 PM on the 10th court business day before the scheduled court date; court holidays are not counted.

(k) All courtesy copies, regardless of the type of motion being heard are due by 4:30 PM 10 COURT BUSINESS DAYS in advance of the scheduled court date. (1) Scheduled court holidays do NOT count as court business days.

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Piggy-backing a motion on another presentment date requires leave from the law clerk, courtesy copies, and proper notice to all parties.

A party may present a motion on a date and at a time previously scheduled for presentment of another motion or at a hearing ("piggy-backing") only after obtaining leave from the law clerk, providing courtesy copies, and giving proper notice of the motion to all parties entitled to notice.

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Courtesy copy packets for judicial sale motions must include notice of motion, report of sale, motion for order, etc.

The Court requires that courtesy copy packets include the following: (1) Notice of Motion with Zoom Instructions attached; (2) Report of Sale and Distribution; (3) A Motion for Order Approving Sale; (4) Motion for Immediate Possession, if sought; (5) Certificates of Publication; (6) Receipt of Sale; (7) Certificate(s) of Sale; (8) Notice of Sale, including proof of mailing the Notice of Sale, and proof of emailing the notice of sale for all parties of record with an email address pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 113 and Rule 11(c); and (9) Proposed Order approving report of sale and granting possession.

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Movants in receiver appointment or mortgagee-in-possession motions must submit courtesy copies 10 court business days before the hearing.

The movant **shall** submit courtesy copies ten (10) court business days in advance of the hearing date.

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A broker's price opinion or appraisal must be provided to all parties before the hearing and included in the courtesy copies or the court will not grant the deficiency judgment.

The Court will not grant an in personam deficiency if a BPO or appraisal in compliance with this order is not provided to all parties prior to hearing and included in the courtesy copies.

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The movant must deliver paper courtesy copies of briefed motions no fewer than seven days before the hearing, subject to any different date set by Court Order.

Judgment, where a briefing schedule is appropriate, the Court requires the movant to deliver paper courtesy copies by any date set by Court Order and unless specifically allowed by Court Order, no fewer than seven days prior to hearing.

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The Court will not set a motion for argument or ruling until it has a full set of courtesy copies.

The Court will not set a motion for argument or ruling until it has a full set of courtesy copies.

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Movants must submit courtesy copies of the file-stamped motion, exhibits, and relevant filings at least two full court dates before presentment or a status date, or the Court may refuse to hear the motion on the noticed date.

At least two full court days before the scheduled motion presentment or a pre-scheduled status date, the movant shall submit courtesy copies of the file-stamped motion, exhibits, and any relevant filings. If they fail to do so, the Court may refuse to hear the motion for presentment on the date it was noticed.

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To piggyback a motion, movant must file and provide courtesy copies at least two full court dates before presentment.

In order to piggyback any motion, the movant must file and provide courtesy copies to the Court at least two (2) full court dates before the presentment date.

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All exhibits must be emailed to the law clerks at least two court days before the hearing.

At least two court days prior to the hearing, parties shall send all exhibits, including documents, photographs, and videos, to the law clerks at CCC.ChanceryCalendar7@cookcountyil.gov.

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Courtesy copies of the notice and motion must be submitted via email to ccc.chancerycalendar7@cookcountyil.gov at least two (2) full court days before the date of presentment.

Courtesy copies of the notice and motion must be submitted via email to ccc.chancerycalendar7@cookcountyil.gov at least two (2) full court days before the date of presentment.

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For emergency motions, movant must submit file-stamped copies of motion, exhibits, and complaint to the Court and request a hearing by 3:00 p.m. the day before presentment.

A party must submit a file-stamped copy of the emergency motion, any exhibits, and the complaint setting forth the underlying cause of action to the Court and request a hearing no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day preceding presentment.

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Please provide me with a copy of the Notice and Motion. You can email me courtesy copies.

Please provide me with a copy of the Notice and Motion. You can email me courtesy copies.

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The movant must provide a courtesy copy of the motion with all exhibits at least 7 days in advance; exhibits must be attached and filed; copies may be emailed to chambers.

The movant must provide a courtesy copy of the motion, along with all exhibits at least seven (7) days in advance to the Court. (Exhibits MUST be attached AND filed). These courtesy copies may be emailed to CCC.MarkhamCR209@cookcountyil.gov.

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The movant must provide a courtesy copy of the motion, response, and reply with all exhibits at least 7 days in advance; all exhibits shall be attached and filed; copies may be emailed to chambers.

The movant must provide a courtesy copy of the motion, response, and reply, along with all exhibits at least seven (7) days in advance to the Court. (All exhibits shall be attached and filed). These courtesy copies may be emailed to CCC.MarkhamCR209@cookcountyil.gov.

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A courtesy copy of the filed motion marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' with all supporting documents or exhibits must be emailed to the Court Coordinator at least 24 hours before the party desires to be heard.

A courtesy copy of the filed motion marked, "EMERGENCY MOTION" and all supporting documents or exhibits must be delivered to the Court Coordinator via e-mail at least 24-hours before the party desires to be heard.

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Copies of all motions and pleadings relevant to a matter at issue for presentment must be provided to the Court via the Office of the presiding Judge or via email to the courtroom 5 days prior to presentment, or the matter is unlikely to be heard.

Accordingly, in order that the Court can properly prepare to hear matters, copies of all motions and pleadings relevant to a matter at issue for presentment, are to be provided to the Court via the Office of the presiding Judge or via email to the courtroom 5-days prior to the date of presentment. If copies of the pleading(s) are not provided in advance, your matter is unlikely to be heard on the date scheduled.

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Courtesy copies must not be submitted for routine motions.

DO NOT SUBMIT COURTESY COPIES OF ROUTINE MOTIONS.

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A courtesy copy of all motions must be emailed to ccc.district6civil@cookcountyil.gov prior to the initial court date.

Please send a courtesy copy of all motions filed to the email address of ccc.district6civil@cookcountyil.gov prior to initial court date

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Courtesy copies of all motions must be delivered at least seven days before presentment.

Courtesy copies of all motions are to be delivered at least seven days before presentment.

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For motions with an allowed briefing schedule, the movant must deliver a complete paper courtesy copy (all briefs and exhibits) to Courtroom 207; failure results in denial or continuance of the motion.

For any motions for which a briefing schedule has been allowed, the movant is responsible for delivering a complete paper courtesy copy to the motion consisting of all briefs and exhibits filed in support of or in opposition to the motion to Courtroom 207. Movant's failure to submit a complete paper courtesy copy will result in the denial or continuance of the motion.

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Form orders for briefing schedules require hard courtesy copies to the Court.

Additionally, the form order requires submission of hard courtesy copies to the Court.

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Courtesy copies of all motions should be delivered to the Court in the basket outside of Courtroom 2202 at least three court days in advance of presentment.

Courtesy copies of all motions should be delivered to the Court in the basket outside of Courtroom 2202 at least three court days in advance of presentment.

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Emergency motions with exhibits exceeding 15 pages require a hard copy delivered to Courtroom 2202 by 8:30 a.m.

If the motion, with exhibits, exceeds 15 pages, a hard copy must be delivered to Courtroom 2202 by 8:30 a.m.

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A routine motion should be noticed for 8:45 a.m. on any court day. A copy of the notice, motion, proof of service, and draft order must be emailed to ccc.chancerycalendar4@cookcountyil.gov at least two full court days before the noticed date. The movant should not appear at 8:45 a.m. on the hearing date. Unless the Court’s staff notifies the movant otherwise, stamped copies of the Order will be emailed to the parties as soon as practicable by the Circuit Court Clerk.

A routine motion should be noticed for 8:45 a.m. on any court day. A copy of the notice, motion, proof of service, and draft order must be emailed to ccc.chancerycalendar4@cookcountyil.gov at least two full court days before the noticed date. The movant should not appear at 8:45 a.m. on the hearing date. Unless the Court’s staff notifies the movant otherwise, stamped copies of the Order will be emailed to the parties as soon as practicable by the Circuit Court Clerk.

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Parties are welcome to present motions on a previously set status or case management date, as long as they email a courtesy copy to the Court at least two days in advance of the date. In other words, “piggybacking” motions to status conferences is acceptable.

Parties are welcome to present motions on a previously set status or case management date, as long as they email a courtesy copy to the Court at least two days in advance of the date. In other words, “piggybacking” motions to status conferences is acceptable.

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Motions must have a courtesy copy emailed to chambers at least two full court days before the noticed hearing date.

A courtesy copy must be emailed to Calendar 4 at ccc.chancerycalendar4@cookcountyil.gov at least two full court days prior to the date on which the motion is noticed. Failure to do so may result in the motion being stricken.

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All courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers; paper copies are prohibited unless specifically requested by the court.

Calendar 4 is paperless. All courtesy copies must be sent by email to ccc.chancerycalendar4@cookcountyil.gov. If the Court requires paper copies, the Court will notify you. Please do not submit any paper copies unless specifically requested to do so.

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Parties should not submit written copies of contested motions to the Court until any briefing is complete.

Parties should not submit written copies of contested motions to the Court until any briefing is complete.

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If all briefs have been filed by the motion status date, the movant should bring courtesy copies to court.

If all briefs have been filed by the motion status date, the movant should bring courtesy copies to court.

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Courtesy copies include briefs, exhibits, and copies of any substantive case law relied upon by either side. Parties need not provide the cases relied upon simply for language setting out the standards applicable to the motion. All copies are to be double-sided.

Courtesy copies include briefs, exhibits, and copies of any substantive case law relied upon by either side. Parties need not provide the cases relied upon simply for language setting out the standards applicable to the motion. All copies are to be double-sided.

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Submit only one copy of any exhibit, pleading, or deposition. Depositions, four to a page.

Submit only one copy of any exhibit, pleading, or deposition. Depositions, four to a page.

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The following business day, ___/___/_____, the movant(s) shall deliver courtesy hard copies to the Court of the Motion/Petition and all briefs, one set of exhibits including transcripts (mini/four-to-a-page), relevant/unique cited cases, and other documents as appropriate;

The following business day, ___/___/_____, the movant(s) shall deliver courtesy hard copies to the Court of the Motion/Petition and all briefs, one set of exhibits including transcripts (mini/four-to-a-page), relevant/unique cited cases, and other documents as appropriate;

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Courtesy Copies. Courtesy hard copies (i.e., paper, not emailed, copies) should be delivered to the Court for any motion scheduled for initial presentment at least three (3) business days in advance. Failure to timely submit a complete courtesy copy may result in striking or denial of the motion.

Courtesy Copies. Courtesy hard copies (i.e., paper, not emailed, copies) should be delivered to the Court for any motion scheduled for initial presentment at least three (3) business days in advance. Failure to timely submit a complete courtesy copy may result in striking or denial of the motion.

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Electronic courtesy copies must have each document separately attached; lengthy materials require paper copies unless court ordered.

When final courtesy copy sets are delivered electronically: a. Each document (i.e. motion, response, reply, relevant pleadings and case law) must be separately attached. b. Lengthy materials must be delivered in paper format, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

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Courtesy copies for motions must be delivered electronically within 1 business day of filing, no zip files, immediately printable.

The moving party is required to deliver to the Court courtesy copies no later than 1 business day after the motion is filed. Courtesy copies must be delivered in electronic form and must be immediately printable, without passcode or security restriction. No Zip files or Drop-Box type of links are permissible, unless otherwise allowed by your judge.

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Courtesy copies for regular motions must be emailed to assigned calendar’s dedicated email no less than 7 days prior to presentment; include attacked pleading if applicable.

Motions must be served on all parties who have filed an appearance and a courtesy copy delivered to the Judge’s chambers by emailing the courtesy copies to the assigned calendar’s dedicated email address no less than 7 days prior to presentment. If a motion attacks a pleading, the courtesy copy must include the pleading attacked.

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Do not use eFile service courtesy copy email option.

The eFile service may permit “courtesy copy” emails to be sent. DO NOT USE THIS OPTION.

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All courtesy copies must include notice of motion and certificate of service.

You must include a notice of motion and certificate of service in all courtesy copies.

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Default motion required documents must be provided to the court 5 court days prior to presentment.

Five court days prior to the date set for the motion, copies of the documents listed and of all other required documents must be provided to the Court.

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Piggy-backed motion courtesy copies must be delivered at least 7 days prior to presentment.

Courtesy copies of all “piggy-backed” motions must be delivered no less than 7 days prior to presentment.

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Emergency Motions are heard every day of the week (Monday through Friday) at 9:15 am. Emergency motions should be added to the sign-in sheet in the courtroom on the bench, on the date on the notice of motion after 8:45 am. At that time, counsel should provide the courtroom clerk with the original notice of motion and a courtesy copy of the motion.

Emergency Motions are heard every day of the week (Monday through Friday) at 9:15 am. Emergency motions should be added to the sign-in sheet in the courtroom on the bench, on the date on the notice of motion after 8:45 am. At that time, counsel should provide the courtroom clerk with the original notice of motion and a courtesy copy of the motion.

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Moving parties must provide complete courtesy copies (all briefs, pleadings, exhibits, deposition transcripts) to the law clerk at Clerk Status; mail and basket drop-off are prohibited. Non-compliance can result in motion being stricken.

At the Clerk’s Status, the moving party MUST provide the Law Clerk in the antechambers of courtroom 2201 with complete courtesy copies; this includes copies of all briefs and other necessary pleadings, exhibits and complete deposition transcripts of all witnesses who testified regarding the subject of the motion. This court does not accept courtesy copies by mail or by basket drop-off. Upon receipt of courtesy copies, a hearing date and time will be set. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH A BRIEFING SCHEDULE ORDER CAN RESULT IN THE MOTION BEING STRICKEN.

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Parties must submit file-stamped courtesy copies of all pleadings, motions, and notices of motion via email to the specified chambers address.

The Court does not automatically receive copies of filings made through the Clerk’s electronic system; thus, parties must submit file-stamped courtesy copies of all pleadings, motions, and notices of motions to the Court via email to CCC.ChanceryCalendar10@cookcountyil.gov.

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Courtesy copies are required 7 days before hearing; 20 pages or less may be emailed, over 20 pages must be hand delivered. E-filed submissions still require courtesy copy via email.

All courtesy copies are due to the court no later than 7 (SEVEN) days prior to hearing date. If courtesy copies are 20 pages TOTAL or less they may be emailed to the Court Coordinator Johan Townsend at Johan.Townsend@cookcountvil.gov. If the courtesy copies exceed the 20 page email limit they must hand delivered to the courtesy copy basket outside courtroom 2503. Failure to do so may result in the motion being stricken. NOTE: When any submission is filed through the Clerk's electronic filing procedure, Courtroom 2503 does NOT receive a copy of the filing. You are required to send a copy that has the hearing date attached to Johan.Townsend@cookcountyil.gov seven days before the hearing to comply with the courtesy copy requirement.

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Courtesy copies are only accepted if the judge specifically orders them, submitted per the briefing schedule with the court order attached.

Courtesy copies are NOT accepted unless specifically ordered by the judge. Courtesy copies shall be submitted on the date set forth in the briefing schedule order. The court order must be attached or it WILL NOT be accepted.

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Movants must deliver one courtesy copy of regular motions at least 3 business days before the presentment date via drop bin outside courtroom 2207.

The movant shall deliver a courtesy copy of the motion at least 3 business days prior to the notice/presentment date (drop bins are located outside courtroom 2207).

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Movants must deliver one courtesy copy of routine motions and proposed orders by 8:45 AM on the presentation date via drop bin outside courtroom 2207.

The movant shall deliver a courtesy copy of the motion and proposed order no later than 8:45am on the date of presentation (drop bins are located outside courtroom 2207).

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For motions attacking a pleading (motions to dismiss, to strike, for bill of particulars, etc.), the courtesy copy should include the pleading at issue.

For motions attacking a pleading (motions to dismiss, to strike, for bill of particulars, etc.), the courtesy copy should include the pleading at issue.

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Movants with fully-briefed motions as of Feb 1 2024 with no ruling must submit hard-copy courtesy copies by March 15 2024, or risk motion abandonment.

For any parties to cases pending on Calendar R with motions which are already fully-briefed as of February 1, 2024, but as to which no ruling has yet been issued. Movant must submit a full set of courtesy copies in hard-copy format (paper) no later than March 15, 2024, regardless of whether courtesy copies have previously been submitted in any format. Failure to do so will be considered abandonment of the motion, which may result in its summary denial. Courtesy copies must include (all printed double-sided if possible): o All Briefs on the motion o All Exhibits, tabbed for identification (depositions printed in miniscript format) o Any transcripts of argument which has previously been heard on the motion, if a court reporter was present o All orders previously entered relating to the motion (including briefing schedule orders, and any orders setting the matter for ruling or continuing the matter for ruling) o Most recent order entered in the case o Current Case Management Order o Cover letter noting (i) trial date and (ii) any other future dates in 2005

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Courtesy copies should be one complete set sent electronically to the Calendar R email, and one complete set of physical courtesy copies delivered to Room 2208. In the physical copy all exhibits must be tabbed and all materials must be printed double-sided.

Courtesy copies should be one complete set sent electronically to the Calendar R email, and one complete set of physical courtesy copies delivered to Room 2208. In the physical copy all exhibits must be tabbed and all materials must be printed double-sided.

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Regular motion courtesy copies must be submitted via email at least two full court days before presentment; late submission may result in the motion being struck.

Courtesy copies of the notice and motion must be submitted via email to ccc.chancerycalendar7@cookcountyil.gov at least two (2) full court days before the date of presentment. In the event courtesy copies are not tendered to the Court on time, the Court may strike the motion, refuse to hear the motion presentment, or enter another appropriate order.

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All courtesy copies must be timely submitted to the Court by email at ccc.chancerycalendar7@cookcountyil.gov and shall include the case number in the subject line. Parties should not provide hard courtesy copies to the Court except as provided under the “Trial & Evidentiary Hearing” section of this Standing Order or as requested by the Court.

All courtesy copies must be timely submitted to the Court by email at ccc.chancerycalendar7@cookcountyil.gov and shall include the case number in the subject line. Parties should not provide hard courtesy copies to the Court except as provided under the “Trial & Evidentiary Hearing” section of this Standing Order or as requested by the Court.

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Movant must submit courtesy copies of the motion, exhibits, and relevant filings at least two full court dates before presentment or status date.

At least two full court dates before the scheduled motion presentment or a pre-scheduled status date, the movant shall submit courtesy copies of the file-stamped motion, exhibits, and any relevant filings.

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Movant must submit courtesy copies of relevant pleadings and full briefing on or before the scheduled clerk’s status date.

On or before a scheduled clerk’s status date, the movant shall submit courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings and the full briefing on the motion, including any opposing party briefs.

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Complaint courtesy copies are due by 9 a.m. on initial case management dates; subsequent pleadings are due upon filing.

Parties shall submit courtesy copies of the complaint by 9 a.m. on the initial case management dates. Parties shall submit courtesy copies of any subsequent pleadings once they are filed.

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Paper copies of Agreed Motions and Orders must be delivered to Room 2204.

Paper copies of the Motion/Order are to be delivered to Room 2204.

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Movants must deliver a courtesy copy of the motion to the Court prior to presentment.

The Movant SHALL DELIVER courtesy copy of the motion to the Court prior to presentment.

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Motions with a briefing schedule require a complete paper courtesy copy including all briefs and exhibits to be delivered to Courtroom 2204.

For any motions for which a briefing schedule has been allowed, the movant is responsible for delivering a complete paper courtesy copy of the motion consisting of all briefs and exhibits filed in support of or in opposition to the motion to Courtroom 2204.

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For any motion, the Court requires paper courtesy copies, and requests that any deposition transcripts be submitted in mini-script, 4 pages per one page, and double-sided.

For any motion, the Court requires paper courtesy copies, and requests that any deposition transcripts be submitted in mini-script, 4 pages per one page, and double-sided.

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Courtesy copies due upon filing of last responsive pleading; <=25 pages may be emailed, >25 pages must be hand delivered to courtroom 2007 basket.

All courtesy copies are due to the Court upon the filing of the last responsive pleading. If courtesy copies are 25 pages TOTAL or less they may be emailed to the Court Coordinator at Melissa.robbins@cookcountyil.gov. If the courtesy copies exceed the 25-page email limit they must hand delivered to the courtesy copy basket outside courtroom 2007. Failure to do so may result in the motion being stricken.

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Courtesy copies exceeding 25 pages must be hand delivered to the basket outside courtroom 2007.

If the courtesy copies exceed the 25-page email limit they must hand delivered to the courtesy copy basket outside courtroom 2007.

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Courtesy copies 25 pages or less may be emailed to the Court Coordinator.

If courtesy copies are 25 pages TOTAL or less they may be emailed to the Court Coordinator at Melissa.robbins@cookcountyil.gov.

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Motions must be served on all appearing parties, with courtesy copies delivered to the judge’s chambers.

Motions must be served on all parties who have appeared, with courtesy copies delivered to the Judge’s chambers.

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Five court days prior to default motion hearing, required documents must be delivered via email (text-searchable PDF) and hard copy to the court.

Five court days prior to the date set for the motion, copies of the following documents and all other required documents, must be delivered to the Court via email in text-searchable PDF format and in hard copy:

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Emergency motion notice must comply with Local Rule 2.2 and a copy presented to the Court the day before the hearing.

Notice must comply with Local Rule 2.2; a copy of the motion must be presented to the Court the day before the hearing.

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Parties must hand-deliver two copies of final combined jury instructions directly to the judge.

Final Jury Instructions: Parties must hand-deliver two copies of the final combined jury instructions directly to the judge.

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Both electronic and physical copies of briefs must be delivered to the court.

The court requires both electronic and physical copies delivered.

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On Clerk Status date, hand-deliver briefs with tabbed exhibits to bin outside Courtroom 2004.

On the date of the Clerk Status, please hand-deliver copies of all briefs, with exhibits in tab format, to the bin outside of Courtroom 2004.

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Trial materials courtesy copies must be sent via email (text-searchable PDF with bookmarks) and hard copy to the court.

Courtesy copies of trial materials shall be sent to the court via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and in hard copy.

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For all motions, movant must email file-stamped courtesy copies to chambers immediately after receiving from clerk; include briefs and exhibits as attachments, clearly labeled.

File-stamped courtesy copies of all Motions must be sent via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov immediately after receiving them from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. The Movant is to provide ALL courtesy copies. Briefs and relevant exhibits are to be provided as attachments to the email, and each exhibit must be clearly labeled (e.g., "Motion to Dismiss, Exhibit 1"). Parties may also Hyperlink briefs and exhibits.

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For hearings, movant must provide courtesy copies by 4:00 PM the business day after the last brief was due; includes all briefs, exhibits, complaint, pleadings, and significant cases.

The Movant is responsible for providing courtesy copies prior to hearing on their motion or at the Clerk's Status according to the policies set forth in Section VII(b). ... Courtesy Copies are due by the end of business (4:00 PM) via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY after the last brief was due as set in any briefing schedule order.

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Courtesy copies of piggyback motions must be emailed to chambers immediately after receiving file-stamped copies.

The Movant shall submit Courtesy Copies of the motion, notice, and all relevant exhibits immediately after receiving the file stamped copies from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov.

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For TRO motions, movant must email courtesy copies of motion, notice, and exhibits to chambers immediately after receiving file-stamped copies.

The Movant shall submit Courtesy Copies of the motion, notice, and all relevant exhibits via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov immediately after receiving the file stamped copies from the Clerk of the Circuit Court's office.

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Courtesy copies of all motions must be emailed to chambers immediately after receiving file-stamped copy.

File stamped Courtesy Copies of all motions, along with their relevant exhibits (for example, including the operative Complaint in a Section 2-615 Motion to Dismiss) must be sent via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov. Parties shall send Courtesy Copies of their motions immediately after receiving the file-stamped copy of the motion from Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office.

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Courtroom is paperless; paper courtesy copies prohibited; only electronic courtesy copies via email accepted.

THIS COURTROOM IS PAPERLESS. DO NOT SEND PAPER COPIES TO THE DALEY CENTER. FAILURE TO SEND ELECTRONIC COURTESY COPIES MAY RESULT IN THE COURT STRIKING YOUR MATTER FROM THE CALL, TO WHICH THE PARTIES WOULD NEED TO RESCHEDULE THE HEARING OR RE-SPINDLE THEIR MOTION.

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Parties must not both email and drop off courtesy copies of regular motions.

Please do not email and drop off the courtesy copies.

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In the case of piggy-backing a motion, the movant should not set the motion for hearing through the clerk’s system, but e-file the motion and give notice to all parties that it will be heard at the CMC date and email or drop off a courtesy copy of the motion to the Court at least three days prior to presentment.

In the case of piggy-backing a motion, the movant should not set the motion for hearing through the clerk’s system, but e-file the motion and give notice to all parties that it will be heard at the CMC date and email or drop off a courtesy copy of the motion to the Court at least three days prior to presentment.

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For dispositive motions with briefing, paper courtesy copies must be delivered no fewer than 7 days prior to hearing or by a court-ordered date.

the Court requires the movant to deliver paper courtesy copies by any date set by Court Order and unless specifically allowed by Court Order, no fewer than seven days prior to hearing.

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Briefs must be emailed or linked in text-searchable PDF with bookmarks to Law.calTcc@cookcountyil.gov.

Email copies of all briefs or provide an online link to the briefs scheduled for Clerk Status in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks to Law.calTcc@cookcountyil.gov

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Moving party must deliver one set of physical courtesy copies of all documents to the Court and also submit them electronically to the specified email.

The moving party must provide the Court (Room 1904) at the Clerk’s Status Call on _____/_____/_____ at 8:45 a.m. with one complete set of physical courtesy copies of ALL documents, which must be submitted in written form, including MOTION, RESPONSE, REPLY, COMPLAINT, PLEADINGS, which are being attacked, as well as any applicable DEPOSITION TRANSCRIPTS, EXHIBITS, ETC. and electronically to Law.caltcc@cookcountyil.gov; (6315/4374)

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Trial materials must also be sent to the court in hard copy.

and in hard copy.

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Trial materials must be sent to the court via email in text-searchable PDF with bookmarks.

Courtesy copies of trial materials shall be sent to the court via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks

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A courtesy copy of any motion must be delivered three court days before presentment, via tray or email.

A courtesy copy of any motion must be delivered three court days before presentment. Courtesy copies may be placed in the tray outside the courtroom or emailed to Law.CalTcc@cookcountyil.gov.

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Settlement memorandum must be delivered by email in text-searchable PDF with bookmarks.

via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks

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Your delivery of courtesy copies is imperative to the timely operation of the Court and is required of all motions: Regular Motions, Routine Motions and Emergency Motions. The moving party is required to deliver to the Court courtesy copies no later than 1 business day after the motion is filed.

Your delivery of courtesy copies is imperative to the timely operation of the Court and is required of all motions: Regular Motions, Routine Motions and Emergency Motions. The moving party is required to deliver to the Court courtesy copies no later than 1 business day after the motion is filed.

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Parties must hand-deliver two copies of final combined jury instructions directly to the judge.

Final Jury Instructions: Parties must hand-deliver two copies of the final combined jury instructions directly to the judge.

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Copies of default motion papers must be delivered to chambers at least 5 court days before the prove-up or default hearing.

Copies delivered to chambers at least 5 court days before prove-up or default hearing

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Courtesy copies of motions must be emailed to chambers no later than 3 business days before presentment.

with courtesy copies emailed to Law.calTcc@cookcountyil.gov asap but no later than 3 business days prior to presentment

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Settlement memorandum must be delivered in hard copy to the bin outside Courtroom 1904.

hard copies delivered to the bin outside Courtroom 1904

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Courtesy copy packets for motions to approve judicial sale must include nine specified documents.

The Court requires that courtesy copy packets include the following: (1) Notice of Motion with Zoom Instructions attached; (2) Report of Sale and Distribution; (3) A Motion for Order Approving Sale; (4) Motion for Immediate Possession, if sought; (5) Certificates of Publication; (6) Receipt of Sale; (7) Certificate(s) of Sale; (8) Notice of Sale, including proof of mailing the Notice of Sale, and proof of emailing the notice of sale for all parties of record with an email address pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 113 and Rule 11(c); and (9) Proposed Order approving report of sale and granting possession.

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For in-person hearings set by court order, the movant must tender both physical copies to Courtroom 2810 and electronic copies to the designated email.

In the event an in person hearing is set by order of Court, the movant shall tender BOTH copies of the courtesy copies and electronic copies to the email listed above.

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All courtesy copies are due by 4:30 PM, 10 court business days before the scheduled court date.

All courtesy copies, regardless of the type of motion being heard are due by 4:30 PM 10 COURT BUSINESS DAYS in advance of the scheduled court date.

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Plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel must submit a courtesy copy packet for each case management conference.

(g) Plaintiff or Plaintiff's counsel shall submit courtesy copy packets for case management conferences.

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Movants must submit courtesy copies ten business days before the hearing date.

The movant must submit courtesy copies ten (10) business days in advance of the hearing date.

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Courtesy copies of any motion must be delivered three court days before presentment and may be placed in the tray outside the courtroom.

A courtesy copy of any motion must be delivered three court days before presentment. Courtesy copies may be placed in the tray outside the courtroom.

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Courtesy copies due on or before clerk status date; failure may result in motion being stricken.

Please note that courtesy copies are due on or before the date set in the order. There is no appearance by counsel on the Clerk’s Status date. If the court has not received the required courtesy copies on or before the clerk status date, the motion may be stricken. The court does not hear motions on the clerk status date.

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Movant must email courtesy copies of all briefs to law.calncc@cookcountyil.gov; subject line includes case info; original brief in Word format; exhibits in PDF.

THE MOVANT shall submit an electronic version of all brief(s) as an e-mail attachment to the following e-mail address: law.calncc@cookcountyil.gov. The subject line of the e-mail must include the case number and name, and a description of the attachment(s). The Original brief only must be submitted to the court in Word file format (.docx or .doc). Exhibits may be submitted in PDF format.

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The movant must email the Court all relevant pleadings and exhibits for review.

The Movant must send via email copies of all relevant pleadings and exhibits to the Court for its review.

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Courtesy copies and exhibits must be emailed to the designated chambers email address between two weeks and seven days or five business days before the court date.

Movants shall email courtesy copies with all exhibits to the Court at ccc.mfmlcalendar56@cookcountyil.gov no earlier than two (2) weeks prior to the date, and no later than seven (7) days or five (5) business days prior to the Court date.

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Emergency motions must be emailed to chambers marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' with a factual basis.

the preceding day. A courtesy copy of the motion marked “EMERGENCY MOTION” must be emailed to jamieg.dickler@cookcountyil.gov when filed and include a factual basis stating the nature

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Courtesy copies over 20 pages must also have a hard copy delivered.

Any and all courtesy copies that exceed 20 pages in length shall have a hard copy delivered.

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Email courtesy copies at least 2 business days before court, with hearing date in subject line and individual attachments.

For all cases please email courtesy copies at least 2 business days ahead of the scheduled court date. Include the date of the hearing in the subject line of the email. Please include individual attachments for all of the documents. The courtesy copies go to jamieg.dickler@cookcountyil.gov

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A courtesy copy of all paperwork shall be e-filed to cook county clerk’s office either online or on the 12th floor of the Daley Center.

A courtesy copy of all paperwork shall be e-filed to cook county clerk’s office either online or on the 12th floor of the Daley Center.

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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.

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Electronic courtesy copies must be emailed seven days before presentment; paper copies are no longer accepted.

Electronic courtesy copies are due seven days prior to the presentment date. The court no longer accepts paper courtesy copies. Please email electronic courtesy copies to: law.calscc@cookcountyil.gov.

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Courtesy copies due by the clerk status date; failure to submit may result in the motion being stricken; no appearance required on that date.

Please note that courtesy copies are due on or before the date set in the order. There is no appearance by counsel on the Clerk's Status date. If the court has not received the required courtesy copies on or before the clerk status date, the motion may be stricken. The court does not hear motions on the clerk status date.

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Electronic courtesy copies are required; paper copies are not accepted.

Electronic courtesy copies (see reverse side) are due on . No paper copies will be accepted.

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Electronic courtesy copies must be emailed to law.calscc@cookcountyil.gov in Word format with specific subject line; exhibits may be PDF; email body must be empty.

Each party shall submit an electronic version of their brief(s) as an e- mail attachment to the following e-mail address: law.calscc@cookcountyil.gov. The subject line of the e-mail must include the case number and name, and a description of the attachment(s). All briefs must be submitted to the court in Word file format (.docx or .doc). Exhibits may be submitted in PDF format. The body of the e-mail shall not include any text.

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All courtesy copies must be received by 4:30 p.m. three court days before the hearing date, unless exempted or court-ordered otherwise.

With the exception of reports issued by a Guardian ad Litem on a Petition for Temporary Guardian or unless otherwise ordered by the Court, courtesy copies of all submissions to the court must be received by the court no later than 4:30 p.m. three court days (not actual days such as weekends and holidays) prior to the date set for presentation.

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When a petition for a temporary or plenary guardian is e-filed, a courtesy copy must be provided to the court at the time of filing so the court will consider the appointment timely.

In order for the court to consider the timely appointment of a GAL, a courtesy copy of a Petition for Appointment of a Temporary Guardian or Plenary Guardian that is e-filed must be provided to the court upon filing.

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all supporting documents must be delivered to the courtroom by hand, mail or to the judge's e-mail listed above no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding the matter.

all supporting documents must be delivered to the courtroom by hand, mail or to the judge's e-mail listed above no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding the matter.

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Courtesy copies for regular motions must be emailed or delivered 2 court days in advance.

Courtesy copies must be either emailed or delivered to the court at least two (2) court days in advance of the presentment date. Failure to do so may result in the motion hearing date being stricken.

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Motions to dismiss under 2-615 or 2-619 must include the relevant pleading in the courtesy copy.

When filing a motion to dismiss under 2-615 or 2-619, the party must include the relevant pleading in the courtesy copy.

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Routine motions require courtesy copies submitted 2 court days in advance.

Routine motions are to be scheduled with the Clerk of the Circuit Court for 10:15 a.m. on Mondays through Thursdays, but do not require an appearance in open court. Motions captioned “Routine” must be accompanied by draft orders in Word format. Courtesy copies must be submitted two (2) court days in advance of the hearing date.

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For contested motions, courtesy copies must be emailed at least 4 court days before the Clerk's Status date.

Movant is responsible for emailing to the court a complete set of courtesy copies including the motion and all related briefing, transcripts, and pleadings including all exhibits to the pleading. Unless excused by the court, courtesy copies must be emailed to the court at least four (4) court days before the Clerk’s Status date.

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Courtesy copies of motions, briefs, and exhibits must be emailed to the Court (Chancery Calendar 2) by the specified date unless otherwise authorized.

Courtesy copies of the motion, briefs, and relevant documents/exhibits shall be provided to the Court on or before ________________________, via email only to ccc.chancerycalendar2@cookcountyil.gov, unless otherwise authorized by the Court.

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On the clerk status date, parties must provide submissions via e-mail and paper copy in the basket, at their own expense, with exceptions for voluminous exhibits.

On the clerk status date, the parties are to provide this court with their respective submissions, at their own expense, both by e-mail and by placing a paper copy of the submissions in the basket outside courtroom 2008. Exceptions may be made for motions that attach voluminous exhibits.

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Motions brought at regularly scheduled court proceedings must have the notice of motion and motion supplied at least five business days before the proceeding.

Motions may also be brought at any regularly scheduled court proceeding. Such motions must be filed and noticed as with any other filing. The notice of motion and the motion must be supplied at least five business days before the scheduled proceeding, as explained above.

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For every motion, courtesy copies must be delivered at least two days before presentment together with an agreed briefing schedule.

Courtesy copies of all motions are to be delivered at least two days before presentment along with an agreed briefing schedule.

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At least five business days before presentment, courtesy copies of the motion, notice, and exhibits must be e-mailed and a paper copy placed in the basket outside courtroom 2008.

At least five business days before presentment, a courtesy copy of the notice of motion, the motion, and any exhibits must be both e-mailed to this court and a paper copy of the submissions placed in the basket outside courtroom 2008.

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A copy of an emergency motion must be presented to the Court the day before the hearing.

a copy of the motion must be presented to the Court the day before the hearing.

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For default motions, copies of required documents must be delivered to the Court via email (text-searchable PDF) and hard copy five court days before the motion date.

Five court days prior to the date set for the motion, copies of the following documents and all other required documents, must be delivered to the Court via email in text-searchable PDF format and in hard copy:

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Courtesy copies of motions must be delivered to the Judge's chambers.

Motions must be served on all parties who have appeared, with courtesy copies delivered to the Judge’s chambers.

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Required courtesy copies for a motion for default are due one week before the default or prove-up hearing.

Regarding a motion for default, the movant must comply with Section I. E. of the Uniform Standing Order, the "Required Documents" being required courtesy copies provided in accordance with Rule No. 6 above, which are due one week before the default or prove up hearing date.

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If an attached document or exhibit exceeds 25 pages, all material in the courtesy-copy package must also be timely hand-delivered in hard copy.

(2) If an attached document or exhibit thereof exceeds 25 pages in length, a hard copy of all the material in the courtesy copy package must be timely hand-delivered to the Court in addition to the electronic copy.

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Unless the Court orders otherwise, hard copies must be hand-delivered to the Courtesy Copy Tray outside Courtroom 1906 by the next court business date after the electronic courtesy copies are due.

(c) Hard Copies. The movant provides hard copies by hand delivering the same to the Courtesy Copy Tray outside Courtroom 1906 by the next court business date after the date the electronic courtesy copies are due, unless otherwise allowed by court order.

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Courtesy copies required for all motions and related papers per Rule 6.

Courtesy copies of all motions and related papers must be provided to the court as set forth in Rule No. 6 below.

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If authority materials exceed 10 pages, deliver hard copy to Courtroom 1906 by courtesy copy due date; tabbed if multiple documents.

If case law, foreign statutes, and/or other authority is provided along with the motion, brief, or memorandum, and if any such material exceeds 10 pages, a hard copy must be delivered to Courtroom 1906 by the courtesy copy due date. If hard copies are required and they include more than one document, the documents must be tabbed.

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The movant must provide courtesy copies of the emergency motion and relevant papers under Rule 6, due the same day the motion is delivered for scheduling.

The movant must provide courtesy copies of the motion and all relevant papers to the Court pursuant to Rule No. 6 below, and the copies are due on the same day the motion is delivered to the Courtroom 1906 staff for scheduling.

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For every motion, the moving party must provide the Court courtesy copies of the motion and notice at least seven days before the presentation or hearing date.

In regard to all motions filed in the case, the moving party shall provide to the Court courtesy copies of the motion and notice of motion at least one week (seven (7) days) before the presentation date or hearing date set for the motion.

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For emergency motions, courtesy copies must be provided on the same day the motion is delivered to Courtroom 1906 staff for scheduling.

The movant must provide courtesy copies of the motion and all relevant papers to the Court pursuant to Rule No. 6 below, and the copies are due on the same daythe motion is delivered to the Courtroom 1906 staff for scheduling.

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Unless the court orders otherwise, trial materials must be delivered to the Court in electronic and hard-copy form by the earlier of 14 days before trial or 10 days before the pretrial conference.

A courtesy copy of all of the trial materials must be delivered to the Court fourteen (14) days before trial or ten (10) days before the pretrial conference, whichever date is earlier, in electronic and hard copy form, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

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For discovery motions, a courtesy-copy document exceeding 25 pages requires hand delivery to the Court of hard copies of all courtesy copies by the courtesy-copy due date.

Rule No. 6 on courtesy copies applies to these motions, and any document in the courtesy copies in excess of 25 pages requires the additional hand-delivery to the Court of hard copies of all courtesy copies on the courtesy copy due date.

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When provided authority exceeds 10 pages, a hard copy must be delivered to Courtroom 1906 by the courtesy-copy due date.

If case law, foreign statutes, and/or other authority is provided along with the motion, brief, or memorandum, and if any such material exceeds 10 pages, a hard copy must be delivered to Courtroom 1906 by the courtesy copy due date.

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Agreed briefing schedules must set the courtesy-copy due date for the motion and briefs as the reply due date.

Agreed briefing schedules must provide that courtesy copies of the motion and briefs are due on the same date the reply is due.

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If authority materials exceed 300 pages, deliver on USB flash drive (not password protected) instead of paper.

If said law or authority exceeds 300 pages, it must be delivered on a USB flash drive (not password protected) and not on paper.

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Courtesy copies of motion and briefs due on same date as reply.

Agreed briefing schedules must provide that courtesy copies of the motion and briefs are due on the same date the reply is due.

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Deliver courtesy copy of trial materials 14 days before trial or 10 days before pretrial (whichever earlier) in electronic and hard copy; hard copy in three-ring binder, tabbed, no permanent binding; exhibits numbered; exhibit list with specific columns.

A courtesy copy of all of the trial materials must be delivered to the Court fourteen (14) days before trial or ten (10) days before the pretrial conference, whichever date is earlier, in electronic and hard copy form. Each party must provide the hard copy trial materials in a three-ring trial binder. All documents in the binder must be tabbed. Permanently bound materials are not permitted. All exhibits must be numbered and cannot be designated by letters of the alphabet. Each exhibit list must set forth for each exhibit, to the right of the number and description, separate columns for the exhibit's identification, offer, objection, objection ruling, and admission/refusal.

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Courtesy copies for default motions are due one week before the default or prove up hearing.

Regarding a motion for default, the movant must comply with Section |. E. of the Uniform Standing Order, the “Required Documents” being required courtesy copies provided in accordance with Rule No. 6 above, which are due one week before the default or prove up hearing date.

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Exhibits or attachments to a motion or brief exceeding 300 pages must be provided separately as PDFs on a USB flash or portable drive, not as paper copies.

If the exhibits or attachments to any motion or brief exceed 300 pages, said exhibits and attachments must be separately provided in pdf form on a USB flash/portable drive instead of by paper copies.

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Electronic courtesy copies must be emailed to the Court's courtesy copy email and Case Coordinator, include date/time, be immediately printable, and not be links or zip files; USB flash drive may be used if too large.

to the Court in electronic form by email to the Court’s courtesy copy email address at law.calicc@cookcountyil.gov and the Case Coordinator within the time required. (See J6(a) above.) (The inclusion of the aforesaid emails in the course of the movant’s E-filing of the motion with the Clerk of the Court will not satisfy the requirements of this rule.) Each courtesy copy document must be separate, but can be included in one email. The email must also be addressed or copied to all other parties of record. The email must include the date and time the matter is to be presented or heard. The emailing of a link to a separate electronic location for retrieval of the document or a zip file containing the document is not permitted. Electronic courtesy copies must be immediately printable, without passcode or security restriction. If the courtesy copies are impractical to email due to excessive size, a USB flash drive (not password protected), hand delivered, may be accepted in lieu of the electronic copy, upon specific request to the Court for the same.

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For all motions, courtesy copies of the motion and notice must be provided at least one week before the hearing date, and must include any filed responses or related documents.

In regard to all motions filed in the case, the moving party shall provide to the Court courtesy copies of the motion and notice of motion at least one week (seven (7) days) before the presentation date or hearing date set for the motion. If before the date the courtesy copy is due, responses or other briefs are filed by any other party, the moving party must include all such responses or briefs in the set of courtesy copies provided. If the motion relates to a pleading, discovery, or any other document, said document must also be included with the courtesy copies. The movant is responsible for providing all required courtesy copies.

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Hard copy courtesy copy required when attached document or exhibit exceeds 25 pages, excluding body of motion/briefs/pleadings attacked.

If an attached document or exhibit thereof exceeds 25 pages in length, a hard copy of ) all the material in the courtesy copy package must be timely hand-delivered to the Court in addition to the electronic copy. This page-count requirement does not include pages contained in the body of the motion, the body any briefs, or pleadings attacked of in a motion to strike or dismiss.

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Petitions to approve settlement in specified cases must be filed with courtesy copies emailed to chambers.

Petitions to Approve Settlement in cases involving wrongful death, survival, minor(s) or disabled individuals must be filed, with courtesy copies delivered to karen.omalley@cookcountyil.gov.

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Settlement petitions for specified vulnerable parties must be filed with courtesy copies emailed to the judge, copying all counsel.

Petitions to Approve Settlement in cases involving wrongful death, survival, minor(s) or disabled individuals must be filed, with courtesy copies delivered to karen.omalley@cookcountyil.gov. All email transmittals must copy all counsel of record. Adherence to the Procedures adopted by the Law, Municipal and Probate Divisions is required.

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The movant must deliver courtesy copies, briefs, pleadings, full deposition transcripts, exhibits, and an exhibit list to Room 2204 by hard copy and flash drive by 4:30 p.m. one day after the reply is due.

3. By 4:30 p.m on _________ , the Movant shall deliver all courtesy copies, briefs, pleadings, full deposition transcripts, exhibits, and a list of exhibits if more than one exhibit, to Room 2204 by hard copy and flash drive. (One day after reply due.)

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Courtesy copies of all motions must be delivered at least two days before presentment.

Courtesy copies of all motions are to be delivered at least two days before presentment.

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Emergency motions require a courtesy copy marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' delivered to chambers by 10:00 A.M. the day before presentment; true emergencies are rare and non-emergencies may be directed to the regular motion call.

A courtesy copy of the motion marked “EMERGENCY MOTION” that shall include a factual basis stating the nature of the emergency and all supporting documents must be delivered to chambers no later than 10:00 A.M. on the day preceding presentment.

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Hearing dates will not be set until the moving party presents a complete set of courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings.

No hearing dates will be set unless the Court has been provided with courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings. The moving party must present a complete set of courtesy copies.

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Courtesy copies must be provided at least 2 court days before the hearing unless a briefing schedule says otherwise, and e-mail is not accepted.

at least 2 court days prior to the hearing date unless otherwise provided by a court ordered briefing schedule. E-mail will not be accepted for courtesy copies.

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Courtesy copies may not be emailed; they must be hand-delivered or mailed to arrive before your deadline, and courtesy letters must copy all parties.

The Court does not accept courtesy copies of any documents or filings by email. Instead, hand deliver all courtesy copies to the basket outside Courtroom 1503 or send them in time to arrive by your deadline through the U.S. Mail or third party carrier to: Courtroom 1503, Daley Center, 50 W. Washington St., Chicago, IL 60602. All courtesy copy letters must be copied to all parties/counsel of record.

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A file-stamped courtesy copy of an emergency motion must be in the court basket and cc'd to all parties by 4:00 p.m. one business day before presentment; email courtesy copies are not accepted.

A file-stamped courtesy copy of the emergency motion must be delivered to the Court in the basket outside Courtroom 1503, with a cc: to all parties/counsel of record, by 4:00 p.m., one (1) business day prior to presentment. The Court does not accept courtesy copies by email.

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Physical courtesy copies of e-filed motions and pleadings must be delivered at least two business days before presentment; email courtesy copies are not accepted.

When a party files a motion or other pleading through the clerk’s electronic filing system, the Court does not receive notice or a copy of the filing. Therefore, please deliver physical courtesy copies at least two (2) business days before presentment to the basket outside Courtroom 1503 or through the U.S. Mail or third-party carrier. The Court does not accept courtesy copies by email.

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For any evidentiary matter, counsel must deliver courtesy copies of exhibits and materials to the Court via the basket outside Courtroom 1503 or by mail/carrier at least 3 business days before the hearing, unless an agreed dismissal order is planned; failure may lead to striking.

All counsel must deliver courtesy copies of any exhibits and other materials needed for your evidentiary matter to the Court in the basket outside Courtroom 1503 or through the U.S. Mail or third-party carrier, at least three (3) business days before your scheduled court date, unless the parties intend to ask the court to enter an agreed dismissal order on the date scheduled for your matter. Failure to delivery courtesy copies could result in striking your matter off the call.

CRITICALCivil cases

For any motion scheduled for oral argument, the movant must provide a complete set of all filed briefs at least three business days before the argument; email courtesy copies are not accepted and the motion may be stricken.

The movant is also responsible for providing the Court with a complete set of all the briefs filed on any motion scheduled for oral argument, to the basket outside Courtroom 1503 or through the U.S. Mail or third-party carrier, no later than three (3) business days prior to the date scheduled for argument on your motion. The Court does not accept courtesy copies by email. The Court may strike your motion or argument off call for failure to provide courtesy copies prior to argument.

CRITICALCivil cases

Movants must email electronic courtesy copies to specified addresses on the reply due date, including the complaint, motion, response, reply, and case law; the complaint must be a separate copy.

4. The movant(s) shall provide the Court with electronic versions of the courtesy copies on the date the reply is due to ccc.d4rm111@cookcountyil.gov with a copy to d4crt111orders@cookcountycourt.com and Thomas.Mclaughlin@cookcountyil.gov 5. The Courtesy copies shall consist of: (a) the most current version of the complaint, (b) movant(s)' motion and supporting memorandum/exhibits, if any, (c) the response, reply and supporting memorandum/exhibits, if any; and (d) copies of all out-of- state and federal case law and statutes. (e). The complaint must be provided as a separate copy and not attached as an exhibit to other pleadings.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of the exchanged documents and any objections must be emailed to the court at least seven days before the pretrial conference.

Courtesy copies of all the above including any objections to the opposing party's submissions shall be submitted to the court at least seven (7) days prior to the pretrial conference via email (ccc.d4rm111@cookcountyil.gov).

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of pretrial submissions, including objections to the opposing party’s submissions, must be emailed to the court at least 7 days before the pretrial conference.

Courtesy copies of including any objections to the opposing party’s submissions shall be submitted to the court at least seven (7) days prior to the pretrial conference via email (ccc.d4rm111@cookcountyil.gov with a copy to d4crt111orders@cookcountycourt.com ).

CRITICALCivil cases

Proof of publication, if appropriate, should be filed with a courtesy copy to the court the day before the matter is heard.

Proof of publication, if appropriate, should be filed with a courtesy copy to the court the day before the matter is heard.

CRITICALCivil cases

A courtesy copy of the Room 111 Supreme Court Rule 218 Scheduling order must be submitted to the court seven days prior to the final case management conference.

A courtesy copy of this order shall be submitted to the court seven (7) days prior to the final case management conference.

CRITICALCivil cases

Each party must email a courtesy copy of their Settlement Conference Memorandum to the Court (d4crt111orders@coookcountycourt.com, copy to ccc.d4rm111@cookcountyil.gov) no later than 7 days before the settlement conference, in PDF format.

Courtesy copies of each parties Settlement Conference Memorandum shall be provided to the Court by emailing a copy to d4crt111orders@coookcountycourt.com with a copy to ccc.d4rm111@cookcountyil.gov no later than seven (7) days prior to the settlement conference. The document must be in pdf file format.

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties should exchange pre-trial binders with each other, and each party should coordinate delivery of two pre-trial binders with the Law Clerk.

Parties should exchange pre-trial binders with each other, and each party should coordinate delivery of two pre-trial binders with the Law Clerk.

CRITICALCivil cases

Court courtesy briefs must be emailed to Calendar 57 as one labeled, digitally tabbed PDF attachment, and copies must not be delivered to the previous 28th floor reception location.

Unless excused by the Judge in writing and submitted prior to boxes of court, courtesy copies of briefs are to be sent via email to Calendar 57’s email address (ccc.mfmlcalendar57@gmail.com) as a single file with PDF attachments that are clearly labeled with identifying names and are digitally tabbed for exhibits and documents. Courtesy copies shall NOT be delivered to the 28th floor reception area, as had been the custom in the past.

CRITICALCivil cases

So long as the motion has been set, and courtesy copies have been provided ten (10) court days in advance of the hearing, the Judge will hear the matter.

So long as the motion has been set, and courtesy copies have been provided ten (10) court days in advance of the hearing, the Judge will hear the matter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Cases placed on a briefing schedule must supply the entire courtesy copy package again for each new hearing date.

For all cases set over on a briefing schedule, the entire courtesy copy package must be provided with each new hearing date.

CRITICALCivil cases

The moving party must provide courtesy copies of briefs, motions, and petitions, with exhibits, to the court and appearing parties at least ten court days before the hearing.

The moving party shall provide courtesy copies of all briefs, motions and/or petitions and their respective exhibits to the court and all named parties who have filed an appearance or their counsel, if counsel has filed an appearance, TEN COURT DAYS prior to presentation or hearing of said motion and/or petition.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

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.

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Courtesy copies of motions that are set for Written Ruling should be delivered by the Movant within 5 business days of the Reply being filed, or the deadline for said Reply having expired.

Courtesy copies of motions that are set for Written Ruling should be delivered by the Movant within 5 business days of the Reply being filed, or the deadline for said Reply having expired.

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For dispositive motions, paper courtesy copies required; briefs double-sided; deposition transcripts in mini-script (4 pages per page) and double-sided.

For any dispositive motion, such as Motions to Dismiss or Motions for Summary Judgment, the Court requires paper courtesy copies, and requests that all briefs be double-sided and any deposition transcripts submitted in mini-script, 4 pages per one page, and double-sided.

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For motions set for bench ruling, courtesy copies must be delivered no later than 7 days before the ruling date.

Courtesy copies of Motions that are set for Bench Ruling can be delivered at any time practical by the Movant after fully briefed, but no later than 7 days prior to the ruling date.

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For non-dispositive motions with a briefing schedule, movant must email a complete courtesy copy of all briefs and exhibits; hard copies only needed if exhibits exceed 15 pages.

For any non-dispositive motions for which a briefing schedule has been allowed, the movant is responsible for emailing a complete courtesy copy of the motion consisting of all briefs and exhibits filed in support of or in opposition to the motion to law.calHcc@cookcountyil.gov. Movant's failure to submit a complete courtesy copy will result in the denial or continuance of the motion. Hard copies of any briefs do not need to be provided unless there is over 15 pages of exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

The moving party must deliver a complete hard copy set of all briefs, regardless of length, to the Calendar 6 mail slot no later than five business days before the hearing.

Next, a complete hard copy set of all briefs (regardless of length), in the format specified in the preceding paragraphs, shall be delivered to the Calendar 6 mail slot outside Room 1701 by the Moving Party no later than five (5) business days before the hearing on the motion (unless otherwise set forth in the scheduling order).

CRITICALCivil cases

Hard courtesy copies are required for any motion or brief over 10 pages, delivered two business days before presentment.

Hard courtesy copies are required for any filed motion/brief in excess of 10 pages (including exhibits), two business days prior to the presentment date.

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The movant must submit courtesy copies seven court days in advance of the hearing date.

The movant must submit courtesy copies seven (7) court days in advance of the hearing date.

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Movants must deliver courtesy copies of all hearing documents to the court by email no later than seven court days before presentment, except for emergency motions.

Movants must supply the court with copies of all documents relevant to the hearing, including pleadings. Except for emergency motions, the documents must be delivered to the court no later than seven (7) court days, prior to the scheduled date of presentment. Courtesy copies are to be delivered electronically via e-mail to ccc.mfmlcalendar62@cookcountyil.gov.

CRITICALCivil cases

Asbestos motion call courtesy copies must be submitted via Dropbox by 2pm the Thursday before the Tuesday call; noncompliance may result in continuance.

Asbestos Motion Call Courtesy Copies shall be submitted via the Dropbox link no later than 2:00pm the preceding Thursday before the Tuesday call. A failure to abide by this requirement may result in the motion being continued to a later date.

CRITICALCivil cases

For asbestos motion calls, courtesy copies in PDF must be uploaded via hyperlink at least 3 business days before the call, must be copies of e-filed documents, and must include notice of motion, motion, and proposed order if applicable.

Courtesy copies (in the form of .pdf documents) must be deposited at the hyperlink associated with this text, at least three (3) business days beforehand. All courtesy copies deposited with the Court in this manner must be electronically-filed (i.e., bear the file-stamp of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County), and, if applicable, contain the following: (1) the Notice of Motion; (2) Motion itself; and (3) a proposed Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies for motions on the Asbestos Trial Call must be emailed to asbestos@cookcountyil.gov.

Courtesy copies pertaining to any motions slated to be addressed over the course of an Asbestos Trial Call must be relayed to the following email address: asbestos@cookcountyil.gov. Examples of relevant motions would include the following: (1) (pending) dispositive motions; (2) motions in limine; (3) motions raised over the course of trial, etc.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies must be uploaded to the online schedule at least 3 business days before the hearing; do not email courtesy copies.

Since courtesy copies will be uploaded pursuant to Exhibit A, there is no need to email courtesy copies to the Court. The Court receives neither notice nor a copy of those documents that have been electronically-filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Furthermore, it is mandated that any relevant courtesy copies be uploaded to a schedule online at least three (3) business days before the hearing on any given matter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Trial call motions must be emailed in PDF format to asbestos@cookcountyil.gov.

Trial Call Motions shall be emailed to asbestos@cookcountyil.gov in .pdf format.

CRITICALCivil cases

A courtesy copy of the motion should be delivered to chambers 2 days before presentment.

A courtesy copy of the motion should be delivered to chambers 2 days prior to presentment.

CRITICALCivil cases

Petitions to Approve Settlement in cases involving wrongful death, survival, minor(s) or disabled individuals must be filed, with courtesy copies delivered melissa.durkin@cookcountyil.gov.

Petitions to Approve Settlement in cases involving wrongful death, survival, minor(s) or disabled individuals must be filed, with courtesy copies delivered melissa.durkin@cookcountyil.gov.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies must be delivered at least 3 business days before the motion is presented.

Courtesy copies are to be delivered at least 3 business days before the motion is presented.

CRITICALCivil cases

Emergency motions exceeding 15 pages require a hard copy delivered to Courtroom 2202 by 8:30 a.m.

If the motion, with exhibits, exceeds 15 pages, a hard copy must be delivered to Courtroom 2202 by 8:30 a.m.

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A physical courtesy copy of a motion scheduled for initial presentment must be provided to the Court at least three court days in advance.

Parties must provide the Court a physical courtesy copy of any motions scheduled for initial presentment at least 3 court days in advance.

CRITICALCivil cases

PENDING FULLY-BRIEFED MOTIONS: For any parties to cases pending on Calendar R with motions which are already fully-briefed as of February 1, 2024, but as to which no ruling has yet been issued. Movant must submit a full set of courtesy copies in hard-copy format (paper) no later than March 15, 2024, regardless of whether courtesy copies have previously been submitted in any format. Failure to do so will be considered abandonment of the motion, which may result in its summary denial. Courtesy copies must include (all printed double-sided if possible): o All Briefs on the motion o All Exhibits, tabbed for identification (depositions printed in miniscript format) o Any transcripts of argument which has previously been heard on the motion, if a court reporter was present o All orders previously entered relating to the motion (including briefing schedule orders, and any orders setting the matter for ruling or continuing the matter for ruling) o Most recent order entered in the case o Current Case Management Order o Cover letter noting (i) trial date and (ii) any other future dates in 2005

PENDING FULLY-BRIEFED MOTIONS: For any parties to cases pending on Calendar R with motions which are already fully-briefed as of February 1, 2024, but as to which no ruling has yet been issued. Movant must submit a full set of courtesy copies in hard-copy format (paper) no later than March 15, 2024, regardless of whether courtesy copies have previously been submitted in any format. Failure to do so will be considered abandonment of the motion, which may result in its summary denial. Courtesy copies must include (all printed double-sided if possible): o All Briefs on the motion o All Exhibits, tabbed for identification (depositions printed in miniscript format) o Any transcripts of argument which has previously been heard on the motion, if a court reporter was present o All orders previously entered relating to the motion (including briefing schedule orders, and any orders setting the matter for ruling or continuing the matter for ruling) o Most recent order entered in the case o Current Case Management Order o Cover letter noting (i) trial date and (ii) any other future dates in 2005

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Courtesy copies of regular motions must be delivered hard copy 5 business days before hearing, with consequence of striking if late.

At least five (5) business days before the date on which the motion is noticed for hearing, a courtesy copy of the motion and notice of motion must be delivered in hard copy to Chambers. If courtesy copies are not delivered on time, the Court may strike the motion.

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Courtesy copies of petition for surplus funds must be delivered hard copy and emailed 5 business days before hearing, with consequence of striking if late.

At least five (5) business days before the date on which the Petition is noticed for hearing, a courtesy copy of the Petition, notice, and all supporting documents must be delivered in hard copy to Chambers and emailed to Calendar 12’s email. If courtesy copies are not delivered on time, the Court may strike the Petition.

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At least one (1) business day before the order will be entered by the Court, courtesy copies should be delivered in hard copy to Chambers and emailed to Calendar 12’s email. Courtesy copies should include the motion, notice, and two (2) copies of a DRAFT ORDER granting the relief requested.

At least one (1) business day before the order will be entered by the Court, courtesy copies should be delivered in hard copy to Chambers and emailed to Calendar 12’s email. Courtesy copies should include the motion, notice, and two (2) copies of a DRAFT ORDER granting the relief requested.

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Courtesy copies of motion to consolidate or designate as related must be delivered hard copy and emailed 5 business days before hearing, including motion, notice, and operative complaint.

At least five (5) business days before the date on which the motion is noticed for hearing, courtesy copies must be delivered in hard copy to Chambers and emailed to Calendar 12’s email. The copies must include the motion, notice of motion, and copies of the operative complaint (without exhibits) for each involved case.

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Courtesy copies of TRO motions must be delivered hard copy and emailed prior to hearing, including proof of notice and all supporting documents.

A courtesy copy of the TRO motion, including proof of notice, as well as all supporting documents, must be delivered in hard copy to Chambers and emailed to Calendar 12’s email prior to any hearing.

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Courtesy copies of all contested motion briefing must be delivered hard copy at least 5 business days before Clerk's Status date.

At least five (5) business days prior to the Clerk’s Status, the movant must deliver in hard copy to Chambers courtesy copies of all contested motion briefing. This includes Respondent’s briefs, exhibits, or other materials incorporated by reference.

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Courtesy copy of complaint must be delivered hard copy 5 business days before ICM Conference for first appearances.

If the ICM Conference is the first appearance by counsel or a self- represented litigant, a courtesy copy of the complaint must be delivered in hard copy to the Court five (5) business days in advance.

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Courtesy copies of default judgment motions must be delivered hard copy 5 business days before hearing, including all supporting materials.

At least five (5) business days before the date on which the motion is noticed for hearing, a courtesy copy of the motion and all supporting materials listed in section two above must be delivered in hard copy to Chambers. If courtesy copies are not delivered on time, the Court may strike the motion.

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Each party will serve on the other a Settlement Memorandum at least five (5) business days prior to the Settlement Conference. Courtesy copies must be delivered in hard copy to Chambers and emailed to Calendar 12’s email on the same date as provided to the parties.

Each party will serve on the other a Settlement Memorandum at least five (5) business days prior to the Settlement Conference. Courtesy copies must be delivered in hard copy to Chambers and emailed to Calendar 12’s email on the same date as provided to the parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

At Clerk's Status for a contested motion, the moving party must hand-deliver complete courtesy copies of all briefs, pleadings, exhibits and deposition transcripts to the Law Clerk; the court does not accept courtesy copies by mail or basket drop-off.

At the Clerk's Status, the moving party MUST provide the Law Clerk in the antechambers of courtroom 2201 with complete courtesy copies; this includes copies of all briefs and other necessary pleadings, exhibits and complete deposition transcripts of all witnesses who testified regarding the subject of the motion. This court does not accept courtesy copies by mail or by basket drop-off.

CRITICALCivil cases

Emergency motions should be added to the sign-in sheet in the courtroom on the bench, on the date on the notice of motion after 8:45 am. At that time, counsel should provide the courtroom clerk with the original notice of motion and a courtesy copy of the motion.

Emergency motions should be added to the sign-in sheet in the courtroom on the bench, on the date on the notice of motion after 8:45 am. At that time, counsel should provide the courtroom clerk with the original notice of motion and a courtesy copy of the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

The movant must deliver a complete set of courtesy copies of all relevant documents at the Clerk Status, and failure to deliver the courtesy copies results in the motion being stricken.

A CLERK STATUS WILL BE HELD Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday _____________ at 10:35 A.M. in Courtroom 2201 when the movant must provide the Court with a COMPLETE SET of courtesy copies of ALL relevant documents, including the MOTION, RESPONSE, REPLY briefs, pleadings, deposition transcripts, and any other exhibits. Failure of the movant to deliver courtesy copies of briefs and necessary pleadings and exhibits to the staff of Room 2201 at the designated Clerk Status shall result in the motion being stricken.

CRITICALCivil cases

Do not send additional courtesy copies, reminders, statements of intent to submit future filings, or communications between attorneys.

DO NOT SEND ADDITIONAL COURTESY COPIES, REMINDERS, STATEMENTS OF INTENT TO SUBMIT FUTURE FILINGS, OR COMMUNICATIONS (e.g. E-MAIL THREADS) BETWEEN ATTORNEYS.

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The movant must email file-stamped courtesy copies of the fully-briefed motion (PDFs only) within one day of the last brief being accepted, including the pleadings, motion and briefs with exhibits, deposition transcripts, and any Bates-stamped administrative record.

The movant is responsible for submitting the file-stamped courtesy copies of the fully-briefed motion as soon as a file-stamped copy of the last brief (usually reply) is accepted by the Court Clerk's office, within one day of filing. Email is preferred (CCC.ChanceryCalendar14@CookCountyIL.gov), PDFs only. A complete set of courtesy copies includes: Most Recent Complaint/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.

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A file-stamped courtesy copy of the emergency motion marked 'EMERGENCY MOTION' with supporting documents must be emailed to chambers prior to 3:00 p.m.

You must also attach a file-stamped courtesy copy of the motion marked "EMERGENCY MOTION" and all supporting documents, to the courtroom email prior to 3:00 p.m. or it may not be reviewed until the next following day when Court is in session.

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Email courtesy copies of piggybacked motions at least two court days before the presentment date.

Please email courtesy copies of the piggybacked motion at least two court days before the presentment date.

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Email courtesy copies of all motions set for hearing one week before the scheduled hearing date.

Please email courtesy copies of all motions set for hearing one week before the scheduled hearing date on the motion.

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File-stamped courtesy copies of all motions or briefs must be received within one business day of filing, with email strongly preferred.

File-stamped courtesy copies of all motions or briefs must be received within one (1) business day of the date of filing, or as soon as file-stamped. E-mail is strongly preferred.

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At the first appearance, the parties should be prepared to submit courtesy copies of their pleadings (e.g., Complaint, Answer, Affirmative Defenses, Counterclaims,). Please email pleadings in PDF form to CCC.ChanceryCalendar14@CookCountyIL.gov.

At the first appearance, the parties should be prepared to submit courtesy copies of their pleadings (e.g., Complaint, Answer, Affirmative Defenses, Counterclaims,). Please email pleadings in PDF form to CCC.ChanceryCalendar14@CookCountyIL.gov.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies of any documents or filings must be delivered to court at least three business days before presentment, or the court may strike and reset the matter.

In addition to filing requirements outlined above, and unless otherwise order by this Court, courtesy copies of any documents or filings shall be delivered to court at least three (3) business days before the presentment. If the movant fails to comply with this rule, the court may strike and reset the matter at the Court's discretion.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Prior to any hearing on a Motion for Relief, courtesy copies of the Motion for Relief, State's Petition to Deny Pretrial Release (if applicable), Court's Order, transcript of first appearance proceedings, and all defense materials must be provided.

The following are required as courtesy copies prior to any hearing on a Motion for Relief: ===== PAGE 2 ===== 1. Petitioner's Motion for Relief 2. State's Petition to Deny Pretrial Release, if applicable 3. Court's Order After Detention Hearing or Order for Conditions of Release from first appearance hearing 4. Transcript of proceedings at first appearance hearing 5. Any and all materials the defense intends to submit or rely upon at the Motion

CRITICALCivil cases

For routine motions, movant must email courtesy copies of Notice of Motion, Routine Motion, and Proposed Order prior to the noticed date.

Routine motions should be noticed for 8:30 a.m. and do not require a court appearance. Prior to the noticed date, the movant must provide the court with electronic courtesy copies of the Notice of Motion, Routine Motion, and a Proposed Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Litigants must email courtesy copies of motions/filings at least 48 hours before presentment; paper copies not required unless requested.

Litigants must provide courtesy copies of any motions or filings they wish the court to consider at least 48 hours prior to presentment. Courtesy copies should be submitted to the court in .pdf format to ccc.chancerycalendar5@cookcountyil.gov. Paper courtesy copies are not required unless specifically requested by the court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Petitions to approve settlement must be emailed to chambers before e-filing, copying all counsel.

Petitions to Approve Settlement in cases involving wrongful death, survival, minor(s) or disabled individuals must be emailed to nichole.patton@cookcountyil.gov or hand-delivered to Courtroom 2407 before e-filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of motions must be uploaded into Sharepoint for the scheduled hearing date.

Courtesy copies of motions must be uploaded in Sharepoint for the date the motion will be heard.

CRITICALCivil cases

At least one courtesy copy of the fee petition must be given to the Court Coordinator for the court.

The attorney presenting the petition must notice the Office of the State’s Attorney with at least one courtesy copy to the Court Coordinator who will provide it to the court.

CRITICALCivil cases

When a motion is continued, it must be re-uploaded into Sharepoint for the new future date.

If a motion is continued to a future date, the motion must be uploaded into Sharepoint for the future date.

CRITICALCivil cases

The movant must deliver courtesy copies of motion papers to the Court Coordinator at least two business days before a contested hearing.

The movant must tender courtesy copies of the motion or pleading with responsive briefs, pleadings and exhibits to the Court Coordinator at least TWO (2) business days before a contested matter is set to be heard.

CRITICALCivil cases

Settlement petitions for wrongful death, survival, minors, or disabled individuals must be filed with courtesy copies via email to the judge, and all email transmittals must copy all counsel of record.

Petitions to Approve Settlement in cases involving wrongful death, survival, minor(s) or disabled individuals must be filed, with courtesy copies delivered to patricia.sheahan@cookcountyil.gov. All email transmittals must copy all counsel of record. Adherence to the Procedures adopted by the Law, Municipal and Probate Divisions is required.

CRITICALCivil cases

Before Clerk's Status, movant must provide electronic and physical courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings, papers, case law, and the operative complaint with exhibits.

Prior to the Clerk’s Status, the movant shall provide the Court with electronic and physical courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings, papers, and substantive case law. This includes a copy of the operative complaint or petition, with exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of notice of motion and motion must be emailed to chambers at least three business days before presentment.

Courtesy copies of a file-stamped notice of motion and the file-stamped motion must be delivered to the court at least three business days prior to the presentment date. Parties shall deliver the notice of motion and the motion by email, with exhibits, to the Chambers email address.

CRITICALCivil cases

Motions exceeding 20 pages must also be provided in physical format to the Court.

Any motions exceeding 20 pages in length (including exhibits) shall also be provided in physical format to the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of briefs for contested motions must be delivered to the law clerk in Courtroom 2609 by 11:00 A.M. on the set date.

Courtesy copies of briefs for all contested motions are received by the law clerk in Courtroom 2609 at 11:00 A.M. on the date set.

CRITICALCivil cases

The movant must provide courtesy copies of all briefs, a copy of the complaint, and all relevant exhibits to the court.

The movant is responsible for providing the court with courtesy copies of all briefs, a copy of the complaint and all relevant exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

A courtesy copy of emergency motions must be delivered to Courtroom 2609 by 4:00 p.m. the preceding day.

A courtesy copy must be delivered to Courtroom 2609 by 4:00 p.m. the preceding day.

CRITICALCivil cases

The movant must deliver copies of the motion, all briefs, pleadings and relevant exhibits at the clerk's status call.

Pursuant to Motion Judges Rule 6.0-6.3, the movant is responsible for delivering copies of the motion, all briefs, pleadings and exhibits relevant to the motion at the clerk's status.

CRITICALCivil cases

A courtesy copy of regular motions must be delivered to Courtroom 2609 by 4:00 p.m. the day before the motion call.

A courtesy copy must be delivered to Courtroom 2609 by 4:00 p.m. the day before the call.

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Courtesy copies should be provided in hard copy format in the courtesy copy bin outside of Courtroom 2203.

Courtesy copies should be provided in hard copy format in the courtesy copy bin outside of Courtroom 2203.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Courtesy copies of any documents or filings must be delivered to the Court at least three business days before presentment; non-compliance may result in the matter being struck and reset.

In addition to the filing requirements outlined above, and unless otherwise ordered by this Court, courtesy copies of any documents or filings shall be delivered to the Court at least three (3) business days before the presentment. If the movant fails to comply with this rule, the court may strike and reset the matter at the Court's discretion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of all submissions must be received by 4:30 p.m. three court days prior to the presentation date, unless exempted or otherwise ordered.

With the exception of reports issued by a Guardian ad Litem on a Petition for Temporary Guardian or unless otherwise ordered by the Court, courtesy copies of all submissions to the court must be received by the court no later than 4:30 p.m. three court days (not actual days such as weekends and holidays) prior to the date set for presentation.

CRITICALCivil cases

Supporting documents for emergency motions must be delivered by hand, mail, or email to the judge no later than 10:00 AM the court day before presentment.

all supporting documents must be delivered to the courtroom by hand, mail or to the judge's e-mail listed above no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding presentment.

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Paper copies of agreed motions/orders must be delivered to Room 2204.

Paper copies of the Motion/Order are to be delivered to Room 2204.

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The movant must deliver a courtesy copy of the motion to the Court prior to presentment.

The Movant SHALL DELIVER courtesy copy of the motion to the Court prior to presentment.

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Movant must deliver complete paper courtesy copy of briefed motions to Courtroom 2204; failure may cause denial or continuance.

For any motions for which a briefing schedule has been allowed, the movant is responsible for delivering a complete paper courtesy copy of the motion consisting of all briefs and exhibits filed in support of or in opposition to the motion to Courtroom 2204. Movant's failure to submit a complete paper courtesy copy will result in the denial or continuance of the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Courtesy copies of all submissions must be received by the court by 4:30 p.m. three court days before presentation, except for GAL reports on Temporary Guardian petitions or unless otherwise ordered.

With the exception of reports issued by a Guardian ad Litem on a Petition for Temporary Guardian or unless otherwise ordered by the Court, courtesy copies of all submissions to the court must be received by the court no later than 4:30 p.m. three court days (not actual days such as weekends and holidays) prior to the date set for presentation.

CRITICALCivil cases

Filings over 25 pages cannot be emailed and must be delivered to chambers.

No filing in excess of 25 pages will be accepted by emailed but instead must be delivered to chambers.

CRITICALCivil cases

E-filed petitions for appointment of temporary or plenary guardian require a courtesy copy to the court upon filing.

In order for the court to consider the timely appointment of a GAL, a courtesy copy of a Petition for Appointment of a Temporary Guardian or Plenary Guardian that is e-filed must be provided to the court upon filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Supporting documents for emergency motions must be delivered to the courtroom by hand, mail, or the judge's email by 10:00 AM the court day before presentment.

all supporting documents must be delivered to the courtroom by hand, mail or to the judge’s e-mail listed above no later than 10:00 AM on the court day preceding presentment.

CRITICALCivil cases

Whether you are appearing in person or remotely, all courtesy copies and proposed orders must be e-mailed in accordance with the rules specified above or with the order entered by the Court that scheduled the matter.

Whether you are appearing in person or remotely, all courtesy copies and proposed orders must be e-mailed in accordance with the rules specified above or with the order entered by the Court that scheduled the matter.

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Piggybacked motions require courtesy copies (file-stamped motion and Notice of Motion) via email and hard copy, or the motion may be stricken.

Parties may piggyback motions on this date by noticing motions, tendering a file stamped copy of the motion and a Notice of Motion with the previously scheduled court date via email and hard copy. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

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Pre-trial memoranda courtesy copies must be sent to the court at least three days before the settlement conference via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies to the bin outside Courtroom 2510.

Courtesy copies of pre-trial memoranda shall be sent to the court at least three days before via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies delivered to the bin outside Courtroom 2510.

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For the initial intake date, parties must tender courtesy copies of the complaint, proof of service, and appearances via email and hard copy, or the motion may be stricken.

In preparation for the initial date, parties must tender courtesy copies of the complaint, any proof of service, and any filed appearances via email. Courtesy copies tendered via email and hard copy. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

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Courtesy copies of trial materials must be sent to the court via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies, due 14 days before trial.

Courtesy copies of trial materials shall be sent to the court via email in text- searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies. Materials are due 14 days before

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For default judgment/prove-ups, tender courtesy copies of the motion and prove-up documents via email in text-searchable PDF format and hard copies, or the motion may be stricken.

Tender courtesy copies of the motion and prove-up documents to the court via email in text-searchable PDF format and hard copies. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

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Contested motions require courtesy copies upon filing via email and hard copy, or the motion may be stricken.

Courtesy copies due upon filing via email and hard copy, unless otherwise ordered. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

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Courtesy copy submissions should be made via email by 8:45 AM and hard copy by 3:00 PM.

Submissions should be made via email by 8:45 AM and hard copy by 3:00 PM.

CRITICALCivil cases

The movant must deliver courtesy copies of all briefs, pleadings, relevant documents, and the most recent complaint to the court at the clerk status, with a cover letter, via email by 8:45 AM and hard copy by 3:00 PM; failure to do so may result in the motion being stricken.

At the clerk status, the movant is obligated to deliver copies of all the briefs, pleadings, relevant documents and the most recent complaint, with an accompanying cover letter containing the case name, the case number and the date and time of the clerk status. Submissions should be made via email by 8:45 AM and hard copy by 3:00 PM. Please review the court’s Standing Order for any change to this order. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

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Courtesy copies of pending motions in transferred matters shall be tendered via email and hard copies.

Courtesy copies of any pending motions shall be tendered via email and hard copies.

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Motions are heard on Thursdays at 9:30 AM with courtesy copies to the court via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies, or the motion may be stricken.

As scheduled through Odyssey, the Clerk's electronic filing system, (you may not pick your own date), heard on Thursdays at 9:30 AM with courtesy copies to the court via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

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The court requires both electronic and physical courtesy copies; failure to provide a complete set may result in the motion being stricken.

The court requires both electronic and physical copies delivered. Electronic copies can be provided via email, USB drive, or online link. Hard copies can be sent via USPS, FedEx, UPS or using a courier service or dropped off in the bin outside Courtroom 2510. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

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For transferred matters, parties must tender courtesy copies of the last five orders, all pleadings, and all pending motions.

For established matters that have been transferred by the Presiding Judge in 2403, parties must tender courtesy copies of (1) the last five orders entered in the case; (2) copies of all pleadings, such as complaint, answer, counterclaim, and defenses; and (3) copies of all motions presently pending.

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Piggy-backed motions require courtesy copies to the court via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies, or the motion may be stricken.

Piggy-backed and noticed onto the next court date with courtesy copies to the court via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks and hard copies. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of courtesy copies may result in the motion being stricken.

CRITICALCivil cases

Movant must email courtesy copies of all motion papers at least 10 business days prior to hearing; hand delivery allowed with prior approval.

The movant shall email the Court courtesy copies of the motion, responses, replies, exhibits and memoranda at least 10 business days prior to the set hearing date. Courtesy copies may be delivered to the Court with prior approval.

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Motions over 20 pages must be delivered in hard copy to the Court by personal delivery at least 14 days before the hearing.

The moving party shall deliver hard copies of motions in excess of 20 pages (including exhibits); and, hard copies of all briefs where briefing is ordered on a motion, regardless of length, to the Court by personal delivery to the Calendar 10 mail slot outside of Room 1701 or to the Deputy Clerk in Courtroom 1706 no later than fourteen (14) days before the hearing (unless otherwise set forth in the scheduling order).

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Courtesy copies of motions must be delivered at least 14 days before the motion hearing.

Courtesy copies of motions are due no less than fourteen (14) days in advance of the motion hearing.

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Courtesy copies for presentment or status are due by 4:30 PM, either 10 court business days in advance or on the date of filing if filed later but within the noticing timeframe.

All courtesy copies for motions scheduled for presentment or status are due by 4:30 PM (1) 10 COURT BUSINESS DAYS in advance of the scheduled presentment or status date or (2) On the date of filing the motion if the motion was filed after the 10 court business day rule above but still within the appropriate timeframe for filing and noticing a motion pursuant to Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i) and Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11.

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When an in-person hearing is set, the movant must provide physical courtesy copies to Courtroom 2410.

In the event an in person hearing is set by order of Court, the movant shall tender BOTH physical courtesy copies to Courtroom 2410 and electronic courtesy copies to the email listed above.

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Courtesy copies for hearings are due by 4:30 PM, either 10 court business days in advance or on the date of filing the reply brief.

All courtesy copies for motions scheduled for hearing are due by 4:30 PM (1) 10 COURT BUSINESS DAYS in advance of the scheduled hearing date or (2) On the date of filing the reply brief/last scheduled brief pursuant to the briefing schedule order entered by the court.

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Physical courtesy copies are not accepted unless ordered by the Court or an in-person hearing is set.

No paper or physical courtesy copies will be accepted unless ordered by the Court or an in person hearing is set.

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For continued motions, movant must submit a fresh set of courtesy copies prior to each new court date.

The Court will not retain courtesy copies for continued motions. The movant shall submit a fresh set of courtesy copies to the Court’s email prior to each new court date.

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Piggy-backing a motion requires providing courtesy copies.

A party may present a motion on a date and at a time previously scheduled for the presentment of another motion or at a hearing (“piggy-backing”) only after obtaining leave from one of the Court’s law clerks, providing courtesy copies, and giving proper notice of the motion to all parties entitled to notice.

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The moving party must supply courtesy copies prior to each court date; failure may result in denial.

Unless otherwise agreed to by the parties, the moving party is to supply the Court with all courtesy copies prior to each court date, as well as the briefing schedule order and any other relevant order(s) necessary for the Court to have a full understanding of a case’s procedural history. Failure of the moving party to tender courtesy copies pursuant to the requirements set forth in this Standing Order is grounds for denial of the motion.

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All electronic courtesy copies must be emailed to calendar15.chancery@cookcountyil.gov.

All electronic courtesy copies, regardless of volume, shall be emailed to calendar15.chancery@cookcountyil.gov ONLY.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Specific documents are required as courtesy copies prior to any hearing on a Motion for Relief.

The following documents are required as courtesy copies prior to any hearing on a Motion for Relief: 1. Petitioner's Motion for Relief 2. State's Petition to Deny Pretrial Release, if applicable 3. Court's Order After Detention Hearing or Order for Conditions of Release 4. Transcript of proceedings at first appearance hearing 5. Any and all documents the defense intends to submit or rely upon at the Motion for Relief.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Unless otherwise ordered by this Court, courtesy copies of any documents or filings shall be delivered to the court at least three (3) business days before the presentment. If the movant fails to comply with this rule, the court may strike and reset the matter on the call. Courtesy copies should be delivered in a hard copy.

Unless otherwise ordered by this Court, courtesy copies of any documents or filings shall be delivered to the court at least three (3) business days before the presentment. If the movant fails to comply with this rule, the court may strike and reset the matter on the call. Courtesy copies should be delivered in a hard copy.

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On the date of your clerk’s status, the movant shall email electronic courtesy copies of the fully briefed motion, including a copy of the complaint, and a law clerk will provide the parties with hearing date options via email.

On the date of your clerk’s status, the movant shall email electronic courtesy copies of the fully briefed motion, including a copy of the complaint, and a law clerk will provide the parties with hearing date options via email.

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Motions may be piggybacked onto a status or case management call if a courtesy copy is emailed to the Court at least two days before the date.

Parties are welcome to present motions on a previously set status or case management date, as long as they email a courtesy copy to the Court at least two days in advance of the date.

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Courtesy copies should include the listed motion papers, exhibits, operative complaint, relevant pleadings, significant dispositive cases, complete deposition transcripts unless the Court decides otherwise, and the administrative record if necessary.

All briefs and exhibits should be provided with the Courtesy Copies. This includes the following documents: o Motion, Supporting Brief, Response Brief, Reply Brief, and all exhibits; o Sur-Response(s) and Sur-Reply(ies), and all exhibits (if applicable); o Most Recent (or operative) Complaint; o All other relevant pleadings; o Significant cases relied on for dispositive issues (other than for general propositions); o Complete deposition transcripts, unless the Court deems otherwise; o Administrative Record (if necessary).

WARNING

For case management hearings, parties are responsible for ensuring the Court has current pleadings and appearances, which should be submitted immediately after stamped copies are received.

CASE MANGEMENT HEARING: Parties are responsible for ensuring the Court has current copies of their pleadings and appearances. They should be submitted to the Court immediately following receipt of the stamped copies from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office.

WARNING

At the first case management conference, parties should be prepared to submit courtesy copies of their pleadings.

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

WARNINGCivil cases

Unless voluminous (see below) courtesy copies of motions should be emailed to Judge De La Cruz no less than three business days in advance of the motion hearing.

Unless voluminous (see below) courtesy copies of motions should be emailed to Judge De La Cruz no less than three business days in advance of the motion hearing.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of materials for adoption initial presentments, hearings, and draft orders must be emailed or delivered to the Adoption Coordinator.

Courtesy Copies of materials required for Initial Presentments and Hearings, and draft orders shall be emailed or delivered to the Adoption Coordinator, Gloria Contreras at Gloria.contreras@cookcountyil.gov.

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When courtesy copies are delivered electronically, each document must be separately attached, and lengthy materials must be delivered in paper format.

When final courtesy copy sets are delivered electronically: a. Each document (i.e. motion, response, reply, relevant pleadings and case law) must be separately attached. b. Lengthy materials must be delivered in paper format, unless otherwise ordered by the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

Confidential settlement memoranda are sent directly to the court by email without copying opposing counsel, with hard copies also delivered, and the parties must notify opposing counsel that the memorandum was delivered.

Confidential memoranda shall be sent to the court via email without inclusion of opposing counsel and hard copies. Parties shall notify opposing counsel of delivery of confidential memoranda to the court.

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If a motion (not exceeding 15 pages) and its exhibits exceed 25 pages, a paper courtesy copy may also be required; ask the judge for preference.

If the motion (not exceeding 15 pages) and accompanying exhibits are in excess of 25 pages, you may be required to also deliver a paper copy to the Court, please ask the judge for his/her preference.

WARNING

Proof of publication, if appropriate, should be filed with a courtesy copy to the court the day before the matter is heard.

Proof of publication, if appropriate, should be filed with a courtesy copy to the court the day before the matter is heard.

WARNING

Exhibits must be delivered to the court via the specified court email address.

exhibits must be delivered to the court using the following email: d4crt112orders@cookcountycourt.com.

WARNINGCivil cases

The Court may, at its discretion, later require hard-copy courtesy copies and will provide submission instructions upon request.

The Court may request hard copy courtesy copies at its discretion. The Court will notify parties if hard copy courtesy copies are necessary and advise parties on how to submit hard copy courtesy copies at the time of the request.

WARNINGCivil cases

If pleadings are not attached to the briefs, the movant must include file-stamped courtesy copies of the pleadings in the Clerk’s Status email.

If the pleadings are not attached as an exhibit to the briefs, the movant shall include file-stamped courtesy copies of the pleadings in the Clerk’s Status email.

WARNINGCivil cases

The movant must email courtesy copies of all parties’ briefs to the Law Clerk in a single email and CC all parties, including non-briefing parties.

The movant must send one email containing courtesy copies of all parties’ briefings to the Law Clerk at CCC.Chancerycalendar10@cookcountyil.gov. The movant must CC all parties, including those who did not brief the current motion.

WARNINGCivil cases

pleadings shall be either delivered to Room 1807 or emailed* to the Court at carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov.

pleadings shall be either delivered to Room 1807 or emailed* to the Court at carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov.

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties may present motions on a previously set status or case management date, as long a courtesy copy is emailed to Calendar 1 at least two court days in advance of the date.

Parties may present motions on a previously set status or case management date, as long a courtesy copy is emailed to Calendar 1 at least two court days in advance of the date.

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Courtesy copy packets for motions to approve judicial sales must include the specified documents, including a compliant Notice of Sale.

The Court requires that courtesy copy packets include the following: 1. Notice of Motion 2. Report of Sale 3. A Motion for Order Approving Sale 4. Motion for Immediate Possession (if sought) 5. Certificates of Publication 6. Receipt of Sale 7. Certificate(s) of Sale 8. Notice of Sale in compliance with 735 ILCS 5/15-1507(c), as amended, including proof of mailing the Notice of Sale, and proof of e-mailing the notice of sale for all parties of record with an e-mail address pursuant to Amended S. Ct. Rule 113, and Rule 11 (c) 9. Proposed Order approving report of sale and granting possession.

WARNING

Courtesy copies must be timely and properly submitted to be considered by the Court.

Due to the high volume of cases and in an effort to maintain an orderly and organized docket, courtesy copies which are not both timely and properly submitted pursuant to the requirements set forth in this standing order will NOT be considered by the Court.

WARNING

Courtesy copies of supporting and opposing memoranda must be submitted electronically upon filing.

Courtesy copies of any opposing or supporting memoranda shall be submitted electronically upon filing.

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Plaintiff must submit courtesy copy packets for case management conferences including notice of initial case management, completed status form, proposed case management order, Zoom instructions, certificate of service, prior orders, and additional materials.

3. Plaintiff or Plaintiff's counsel shall submit courtesy copy packets for case management conferences. Such a submission shall include the following: i. Notice of initial case management pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 218; ii. Completed Chancery Division/ Mortgage Foreclosure case management ===== PAGE 12 ===== Calendar 63 Effective March 26, 2026 status form and supporting materials (if applicable); iii. The proposed Chancery Division/ Mortgage Foreclosure (1-2page case management order -form version of which is available on the Court's webpage); iv. Zoom instructions in both English and Spanish; v. Certificate of service of the notice of initial case management; vi. prior case management orders; and vii. any additional materials related

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Proposed orders must be attached as a separate PDF attachment in the courtesy copy e-mail, clearly titled 'Proposed Order(s) for Case Number.'

b. Proposed orders must be attached as a separate PDF attachment in the same courtesy copy e-mail clearly titled "Proposed Order(s) for Case Number."

WARNING

Hard-copy courtesy copies are required for motions and briefs in excess of 20 pages, including exhibits.

The Court requires hard copy courtesy copies for motions and briefs in excess of 20 pages including exhibits.

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties should prepare and submit courtesy copies of their pleadings (e.g., complaint, answer, affirmative defenses, counterclaims, and cross-claims) via email at least one week before the conference. Failure to submit courtesy copies via email may result in a delay of the conference.

Parties should prepare and submit courtesy copies of their pleadings (e.g., complaint, answer, affirmative defenses, counterclaims, and cross-claims) via email at least one week before the conference. Failure to submit courtesy copies via email may result in a delay of the conference.

WARNINGCivil cases

Petitions to settle a cause of action require courtesy copies tendered in the same manner previously outlined in this order.

These petitions shall be heard in person at 11:00 A.M. daily. Courtesy copies shall be tendered in the same manner as previously outlined in this order.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of 25 pages or fewer may be emailed to chambers, but copies exceeding 25 pages must be delivered as hard copies.

Parties may email courtesy copies directly to daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov, except that courtesy copies exceeding 25 pages must be delivered via hard copy to the address above.

WARNING

Courtesy copies of Regular Motion Call motions should be provided to the court the same day the motion is filed.

Courtesy copies of motions noticed for presentment during the Regular Motion Call should be provided to the court on the same day the motion is filed.

WARNING

If parties do not agree to a briefing extension, a motion for extension must be filed and a courtesy copy submitted via email at least 2 days before the courtesy copy due date.

If the parties do not agree to a briefing extension, a motion for extension must be filed with the court and a courtesy copy of the motion must be submitted to the court, via email, at least two (2) days prior to the courtesy copy due date.

WARNING

Courtesy copies of Regular Motion Call motions should be emailed to the court the same day the motion is filed.

Courtesy copies of motions noticed for presentment during the Regular Motion Call should be provided to the court via the Calendar 16 email on the same day the motion is filed.

WARNING

Physical courtesy copies are not accepted on Fridays.

(3) Physical courtesy copies will not be accepted on Fridays.

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Courtesy copies will not be accepted if submitted more than 3 weeks before the scheduled matter.

(h) The Court will not accept courtesy copies tendered more than 3 weeks in advance of any scheduled matter in order to prevent the potential loss of submitted courtesy copies.

WARNING

Courtesy copy packets for a Motion for Entry of Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale must include specified contents.

Courtesy copy packets including a Motion for Entry of Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale shall include the following:

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The movant must submit courtesy copies of the notice of emergency motion, certificate of service, and the motion with exhibits to the court's email address by 5:00 PM on the submission date.

Submit courtesy copies to the Court's email address of the filed notice of emergency motion, certificate of service, and emergency motion with exhibits by 5:00 PM on the date that the motion is submitted to the Court for preliminary review.

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For continued motions, a fresh set of courtesy copies must be emailed to Chambers before each new court date.

(j) The Court will not retain courtesy copies for continued motions. The movant shall submit a fresh set of courtesy copies to the Court's email prior to each new court date.

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Plaintiff or plaintiff's counsel must submit courtesy copy packets for case management conferences containing the notice of initial case management, four pages of Zoom instructions in English and Spanish, certificate of service, filed case management conference form, proposed case management order (first in the proposed orders PDF), and proposed pre-trial timeline order (second in the proposed orders PDF).

Plaintiff or Plaintiff’s counsel shall submit courtesy copy packets for case management conferences. Such a submission shall include the following: (1) Notice of initial case management pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 218; (2) 4 pages of Zoom instructions in both English and Spanish; (3) Certificate of service of the notice of initial case management; (4) FILED case management conference form, a form version of which is available on the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s webpage; (5) Proposed 1-2 page case management order, a form version of which is available on the Court’s webpage under the “Court Forms” section; and (i) This order should be first in the proposed orders PDF. (6) Proposed pre-trial timeline order, a form version of which is available on the Court’s webpage under the “Court Forms” section. (i) This order should be second in the proposed orders PDF.

WARNING

Case Management Conference courtesy copies must be file-stamped when the courtesy copies are submitted.

All Case Management Conference courtesy copies must be file-stamped upon submission of the courtesy copies.

WARNING

The Court may request courtesy copies of authorities cited in briefing and may refuse briefing that fails to provide them.

The Court reserves the right to request courtesy copies of all authorities cited in briefing and further reserves the right to refuse to accept any briefing for failure to provide any authorities requested.

WARNING

After the case is at issue, each insurer should file, serve, and deliver a courtesy copy of its relevant insurance policy, which is Bates-numbered (including the application, and a certificate, if relevant and available).

After the case is at issue, each insurer should file, serve, and deliver a courtesy copy of its relevant insurance policy, which is Bates-numbered (including the application, and a certificate, if relevant and available).

WARNING

Courtesy copies of subsequent pleadings must be submitted to the Court at the time they are filed.

Parties shall submit courtesy copies of any subsequent pleadings once they are filed.

WARNING

Parties should not provide hard courtesy copies to the Court except as provided under the “Trial & Evidentiary Hearing” section of this Standing Order or as requested by the Court.

Parties should not provide hard courtesy copies to the Court except as provided under the “Trial & Evidentiary Hearing” section of this Standing Order or as requested by the Court.

WARNING

Courtesy copies of motions to reconsider final and appealable orders should be delivered to the Court within 30 days of the ruling.

Courtesy copies of motions to reconsider final and appealable orders should be delivered to the Court within 30 days of the ruling.

WARNING

On or before a clerk's status date, the movant must submit courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings and the full briefing including opposing briefs; appearance is required.

On or before a scheduled clerk’s status date, the movant shall submit courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings and the full briefing on the motion, including any opposing party briefs. Appearances are required for clerk’s status.

WARNINGCivil cases

All confidential pretrial settlement memoranda should be provided at least one week prior to the scheduled conference.

All confidential pretrial settlement memoranda should be provided at least one week prior to the scheduled conference.

WARNINGCivil cases

If the motion (not exceeding 15 pages) and accompanying exhibits are in excess of 25 pages, you may be required to also deliver a paper copy to the Court, please ask the judge for his/her preference. Please note that FedEx, UPS and chambers.

If the motion (not exceeding 15 pages) and accompanying exhibits are in excess of 25 pages, you may be required to also deliver a paper copy to the Court, please ask the judge for his/her preference. Please note that FedEx, UPS and chambers.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of motions to reconsider final and appealable orders should be delivered to the Court within 30 days of the ruling. 735 ILCS 5/2‐1301(3). This practice will ensure that the Court does not dispose of its copies of the original motion.

Courtesy copies of motions to reconsider final and appealable orders should be delivered to the Court within 30 days of the ruling. 735 ILCS 5/2‐1301(3). This practice will ensure that the Court does not dispose of its copies of the original motion.

WARNINGCivil cases

Court may request courtesy copies of authorities cited in briefing; failure to provide may result in briefing being refused.

The Court reserves the right to request courtesy copies of all authorities cited in briefing and further reserves the right to refuse to accept any briefing for failure to provide any authorities requested.

WARNING

At the first conference, the parties should be prepared to submit courtesy copies of their pleadings, (e.g., Complaint, Answer, Affirmative Defenses, Counterclaims, and Cross-claims). Please refer to Section VII for the Court’s policies on Courtesy Copies.

At the first conference, the parties should be prepared to submit courtesy copies of their pleadings, (e.g., Complaint, Answer, Affirmative Defenses, Counterclaims, and Cross-claims). Please refer to Section VII for the Court’s policies on Courtesy Copies.

WARNING

Routine motions and proposed orders must be submitted via email to chambers along with courtesy copies.

Parties shall send all proposed orders and motions, along with all relevant courtesy copies via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov.

WARNING

Parties are responsible for ensuring the Court has current copies of their pleadings and appearances. They should be submitted to the Court immediately following receipt of the stamped copies from the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office.

Parties are responsible for ensuring the Court has current copies of their pleadings and appearances. They should be submitted to the Court immediately following receipt of the stamped copies from the Clerk of the Circuit Court's Office.

WARNINGCivil cases

Hard copies of regular motions are required only if the motion's exhibits exceed 15 pages.

Hard copies of any motions do not need to be provided unless there are over 15 pages of exhibits.

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties must not resubmit exhibits already included in prior brief courtesy copies.

Please do not include repeat attachments of exhibits that have already been included in the courtesy copy of a previous brief.

WARNING

Electronic courtesy copies of all documents must be delivered organized and searchable with exhibits properly attached and marked.

Electronic courtesy copies of all documents shall be delivered to the court in an organized and searchable format with exhibits properly attached and marked.

WARNING

Physical copies must be delivered for Clerk Status briefs.

The court requires both electronic and physical copies delivered.

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Movant must deliver copies of briefs and pleadings at Clerk's Status with a cover letter.

At the Clerk’s Status, movant is obligated to deliver copies of all the briefs, pleadings, relevant documents and the most recent complaint and answer, if any, with an accompanying cover letter containing the case number, date and time of the Clerk’s Status. There is no appearance required.

WARNING

A movant must deliver copies of all briefs, pleadings, relevant documents, and the most recent complaint to the court, along with a cover letter stating the case number, date, and time of the hearing; some judges require two copies.

D. The movant is obligated to deliver copies of all the briefs, pleadings, relevant documents and the most recent complaint, with an accompanying cover letter containing the case number, date and time of the hearing. Some Judges require two copies of these materials.

WARNING

If a motion (not exceeding 15 pages) plus accompanying exhibits exceeds 25 pages, a paper courtesy copy may also be required; counsel should ask the judge for his/her preference.

If the motion (not exceeding 15 pages) and accompanying exhibits are in excess of 25 pages, you may be required to also deliver a paper copy to the Court, please ask the judge for his/her preference.

WARNING

The movant must provide courtesy copies to the Court when seeking transfer of citation proceedings.

courtesy copies shall be provided to the Court by the movant.

WARNING

For continued motions, movants must submit a fresh set of courtesy copies to the Court's email before each new court date.

The Court will not retain courtesy copies for continued motions. The movant shall submit a fresh set of courtesy copies to the Court's email prior to each new court date.

WARNING

Physical courtesy copies will not be accepted unless ordered by the Court or an in-person hearing is set.

No-paper or physical courtesy copies will be accepted unless ordered by the Court or an in person hearing is set.

WARNING

Physical courtesy copies will not be accepted on Fridays.

Physical courtesy copies will not be accepted on Fridas.

WARNING

Paper courtesy copies are not accepted unless the Court expressly requests them.

Unless expressly requested by the Court, no paper courtesy copies will be accepted until further order of court.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNING

Unless an email exception applies, courtesy copies must be physically delivered to the court and may not be e-mailed.

All other courtesy copies must be delivered to the Court and are not to be submitted via email.

WARNINGCivil cases

Movants must provide the Court courtesy copies of all briefs at least 5 days before the hearing.

Movants are responsible for providing the Court with courtesy copies of all briefs not less than five (5) days prior to the hearing date.

WARNINGCivil cases

Each party must provide courtesy copies of all trial exhibits to all parties/counsel of record at least 5 days before trial.

Each party must provide a courtesy copy of all trial exhibits to all parties/counsel of record not less than five (5) days prior to trial date.

WARNINGCivil cases

When excessive size makes emailing courtesy copies impractical, the Court may accept a hand-delivered, non-password-protected USB drive instead, upon specific request.

If the courtesy copies are impractical to email due to excessive size, a USB flash drive (not password protected), hand delivered, may be accepted in lieu of the electronic copy, upon specific request to the Court for the same.

WARNINGCivil cases

Opposing counsel must cooperate in providing tabbed copies.

Opposing counsel must cooperate in providing tabbed copies.

WARNINGCivil cases

Hard-copy deliveries must state the date and time the matter will be presented or heard.

The hard copy delivery must include the date and time the matter is to be presented or heard.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy-copy emails must state the date and time the matter will be presented or heard.

The email must include the date and time the matter is to be presented or heard.

WARNINGCivil cases

Electronic courtesy copies must be immediately printable and have no passcode or security restriction.

Electronic courtesy copies must be immediately printable, without passcode or security restriction.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies must include any pleading, discovery, or other document to which the motion relates.

If the motion relates to a pleading, discovery, or any other document, said document must also be included with the courtesy copies.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies may not be provided by emailing a retrieval link or a zip file.

The emailing of a link to a separate electronic location for retrieval of the document or a zip file containing the document is not permitted.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copy documents must be separate documents, though they may be sent together in one email.

Each courtesy copy document must be separate, but can be included in one email.

WARNINGCivil cases

The Court may order a hard copy of any motion, brief, or document, regardless of size, to be sent to the Law Clerk.

A hard copy of any motion, brief, or document of any size material may be required to be sent to the Law Clerk if so ordered by the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

All parties must be prepared to provide hard copies of any filing or case document if the Court requests them.

(d) Court Instruction. All parties must be prepared to provide hard copies of any filing or case document upon request of the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

The 25-page threshold excludes pages in the motion body, brief bodies, and pleadings attacked in a motion to strike or dismiss.

This page-count requirement does not include pages contained in the body of the motion, the body of any briefs, or pleadings attacked in a motion to strike or dismiss.

WARNINGCivil cases

If responses or other briefs are filed before courtesy copies are due, the moving party must include them in the courtesy-copy set.

If before the date the courtesy copy is due, responses or other briefs are filed by any other party, the moving party must include all such responses or briefs in the set of courtesy copies provided.

WARNINGCivil cases

Hard-copy documents with more than five exhibits or attachments, or exceeding 30 pages, must have each exhibit or document separately tabbed.

Regarding the hard copy of any document which contains over five (5) exhibits or attachments, or if the same exceeds 30 pages, each exhibit or document must be separately tabbed.

WARNINGCivil cases

The movant is responsible for providing all required courtesy copies.

The movant is responsible for providing all required courtesy copies.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy-copy emails must be addressed or copied to all other parties of record.

The email must also be addressed or copied to all other parties of record.

WARNINGCivil cases

Motions for initial presentment are heard in person at 10:00 A.M. daily; for contested matters requiring a briefing schedule, moving counsel must supply a courtesy copy of the motion (without supporting memorandum) in advance.

Motions for initial presentment shall be heard in person at 10:00 A.M. daily. In the event that the motion is a contested matter that will require a briefing schedule, moving counsel need only supply a courtesy copy of the motion (without supporting memorandum) in advance of the initial presentment date.

WARNINGCivil cases

Openings and closings of decedent estates, applications for letters and proof of heirship are heard in person at 10:15 a.m. daily; if heirship is extensive, a courtesy copy is required along with a copy of the Will if applicable.

Opening & Closing of Decedent Estates, Application for Letters and Proof of Heirship, shall be heard in person at 10:15 a.m. daily. If heirship is extensive, a courtesy copy is required along with a copy of the Will if applicable.

WARNING

Copies of all non-routine motions must be provided to the Court via email 5 days before the presentment date.

Copies of all non-routine motions are to be provided to the Court via email 5 days prior to the date of presentment.

WARNING

Paper courtesy copies are prohibited entirely; no paper courtesy copies should be submitted.

DO NOT SUBMIT PAPER COURTESY COPIES OF ANYTHING

WARNING

Courtesy copies are not to be submitted for routine motions.

Do not submit courtesy copies of routine motions.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of the prove up documents should be emailed to the court at ccc.d4rm082@cookcountyil.gov three business days before the prove up hearing.

Courtesy copies of the prove up documents should be emailed (ccc.d4rm082@cookcountyil.gov) to the court three (3) business days prior to the prove up hearing.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies of the prove up documents should be emailed (d4crt111orders@cookcountycourt.com) with a copy to (ccc.d4rm111@cookcountyil.gov) to the court one (1) business day prior to the prove up hearing.

Courtesy copies of the prove up documents should be emailed (d4crt111orders@cookcountycourt.com) with a copy to (ccc.d4rm111@cookcountyil.gov) to the court one (1) business day prior to the prove up hearing.

WARNINGCivil cases

A party should send file-stamped courtesy copies of any off-call matter and a proposed order, if applicable, to the Calendar 53 e-mail address (ccc.mfmlcalendar53@cookcountyil.gov).

A party should send file-stamped courtesy copies of any off-call matter and a proposed order, if applicable, to the Calendar 53 e-mail address (ccc.mfmlcalendar53@cookcountyil.gov).

WARNINGCivil cases

The movant should send the Calendar 53 e-mail address (ccc.mfmlcalendar53@cookcountyil.gov) a file-stamped copy of the motion and a proposed order granting it.

The movant should send the Calendar 53 e-mail address (ccc.mfmlcalendar53@cookcountyil.gov) a file-stamped copy of the motion and a proposed order granting it.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

Hard courtesy copies of motions and briefs must have exhibit designations on individual tabs that extend beyond the pages.

Further, hard courtesy copies of any motion/brief shall have not only a table of contents for exhibits with exhibits individually designated as set forth above, but also such designation shall appear on individual tabs, where the tabs shall extend beyond the pages of any motion/brief.

WARNING

Courtesy copies should be provided to the court.

Courtesy copies should be provided to the court.

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

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).

WARNINGCivil cases

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.

WARNINGCivil cases

In the physical copy all exhibits must be tabbed and all materials must be printed double-sided.

In the physical copy all exhibits must be tabbed and all materials must be printed double-sided.

WARNING

Parties may piggy-back motions to previously scheduled court dates if they give all parties proper notice and provide the Court a courtesy copy.

Parties may “piggy-back” motions to previously scheduled court dates so long as they give all parties proper notice and provide the Court with a courtesy copy.

WARNING

(iv) Courtesy copies should include briefs and exhibits, if any. Case law should not be provided unless unavailable through LEXIS.

(iv) Courtesy copies should include briefs and exhibits, if any. Case law should not be provided unless unavailable through LEXIS.

WARNING

Once briefing is complete, courtesy copies should adhere to the following guidelines:

Once briefing is complete, courtesy copies should adhere to the following guidelines:

WARNING

Physical courtesy-copy exhibits must be tabbed, and all materials should be printed double-sided.

In the physical copy all exhibits must be tabbed, and all materials should be printed double-sided.

WARNING

After briefing is complete, parties should send one complete electronic set to the Calendar R email and deliver one complete physical set to Room 2208.

Courtesy copies should be one complete set sent electronically to the Calendar R email, and one complete set of physical courtesy copies delivered to Room 2208.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies should be one complete set sent electronically to the Calendar R email, and one complete set of physical courtesy copies delivered to Room 2208.

Courtesy copies should be one complete set sent electronically to the Calendar R email, and one complete set of physical courtesy copies delivered to Room 2208.

WARNING

For motions attacking a pleading (motions to dismiss, to strike, for bill of particulars, etc.), the courtesy copy should include the pleading at issue.

For motions attacking a pleading (motions to dismiss, to strike, for bill of particulars, etc.), the courtesy copy should include the pleading at issue.

WARNINGCivil cases

Submit only one copy of any exhibit, pleading, or deposition.

Submit only one copy of any exhibit, pleading, or deposition.

WARNING

Submit only one copy of any exhibit, pleading, or deposition.

Submit only one copy of any exhibit, pleading, or deposition.

WARNINGCivil cases

At first case management appearance, parties should have courtesy copies of file-stamped pleadings ready to submit.

At the first appearance for any case, the parties should be prepared to submit courtesy copies of their file-stamped pleadings, e.g., complaint, answer, affirmative defenses, cross- claims and counterclaims.

WARNINGCivil cases

Courtesy copies should be provided to the Court via email or physical copy at least five business days before the settlement conference.

Courtesy copies should be provided to the Court via email or physical copy at least five business days before the settlement conference.

WARNINGCivil cases

Any motions in excess of 20 pages should not be emailed. Rather, a physical, courtesy copy should be provided to the Court. The Court must be informed where a party is providing the Court with a physical copy and not an electronic copy.

Any motions in excess of 20 pages should not be emailed. Rather, a physical, courtesy copy should be provided to the Court. The Court must be informed where a party is providing the Court with a physical copy and not an electronic copy.

WARNING

Paper courtesy copies are required for any motion.

For any motion, the Court requires paper courtesy copies

WARNING

Courtesy copies should be tendered via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks at the time of assignment.

Courtesy copies should be tendered via email in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks at the time of assignment.

WARNING

All electronic courtesy copies must be in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks.

All electronic courtesy copies shall be in text-searchable PDF format with bookmarks.

WARNING

Courtesy copies of other motions should be provided via email with subject line containing case number and next court appearance date/time.

Courtesy copies of all other motions should be provided to the Court via email; and, the “re:” line of the email must contain the case number, and the date and time of the next Court appearance.

INFO

Including the hearing date when sending courtesy copies is helpful but not required.

In addition, it is helpful for administrative purposes to include the hearing date when sending courtesy copies.

INFO

If email attachment-size limits apply, parties may send the files in a ZIP folder or provide the Court a file-sharing link.

In case the parties’ email client has a limit on attachment sizes, the parties may send the files in a ZIP folder or may send the Court a link to their file sharing account.

INFOCivil cases

Courtesy copies of adoption initial presentment and hearing materials, and draft orders, must be emailed or delivered to the Adoption Coordinator, Gloria Contreras.

Courtesy Copies of materials required for Initial Presentments and Hearings, and draft orders shall be emailed or delivered to the Adoption Coordinator, Gloria Contreras at Gloria.contreras@cookcountyil.gov.

INFOCivil cases

Electronic courtesy copies may be delivered via email, USB drive, or online link.

Electronic copies can be provided via email, USB drive, or online link.

INFOCivil cases

If the full courtesy-copy set is too large for a single email, parties should upload the files to the Court’s provided DropBox link.

If the full set of courtesy copies is too large to send in one email, parties should upload the files to the DropBox link provided by the Court upon request.

INFOCivil cases

Hard-copy courtesy copies are required only if the Court requests them, and the Court will provide submission instructions at that point.

The Court will notify parties if hard copy courtesy copies are necessary and advise parties on how to submit hard copy courtesy copies at the time of the request.

INFOCivil cases

After a briefing schedule is set, courtesy copies of briefings may be deferred until the Clerk's Status date.

Once parties have entered into a briefing schedule on a motion, parties can wait to submit courtesy copies of the briefings (e.g. the response and reply) until the Clerk’s Status date.

INFOCivil cases

In person: Two to five business days before appearance, courtesy copies and proposed orders may be emailed* to the Court at carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov. Otherwise, courtesy copies may be delivered to Room 1807, or tendered when the case is called.

In person: Two to five business days before appearance, courtesy copies and proposed orders may be emailed* to the Court at carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov. Otherwise, courtesy copies may be delivered to Room 1807, or tendered when the case is called.

INFO

If courtesy copy attachments are too large for one email, parties are encouraged to use a zipped file, Dropbox or Google Drive link, or multiple emails clearly labeled.

vi. If attachments are too large to be attached in one e-mail, parties are encouraged to send the courtesy copies in a zipped file, a Dropbox Link or a Google Drive link. If none of these options are feasible, multiple e-mails are acceptable only if conspicuously labeled in the subject line and body of the e-mail. (e.g., Part 1 of 3, Part 2 of 3, etc.).

INFO

courtesy copies should be provided to the court

courtesy copies should be provided to the court

INFOCivil cases

The Court encourages (but does not require) courtesy copies before the hearing for complicated heirship openings, closings with many heirs or legatees, all settlements, and all motions/petitions/claims for presentment.

The Court encourages attorneys to provide courtesy copies prior to hearing for openings involving complicated heirship, closings with many heirs or legatees, all settlements, and all motions/petitions/claims for presentment.

INFO

The court may request hardcopies of some contested motions be delivered to courtroom 2102.

For some contested motions, the court may request hardcopies be delivered to courtroom 2102.

INFO

For lengthy courtesy copies, an emailed cloud-sharing link is acceptable so long as it is easily accessible and does not require court staff to create a login or enter a password.

Please note that for lengthy courtesy copies, courtroom staff can accept emailed links to cloud- based document sharing. However, courtroom staff will not make a login or enter a password to do so. Please ensure that any cloud sharing is easily accessible.

INFO

Any documents tendered to the Court are deemed courtesy copies.

Any documents tendered to the Court shall be deemed courtesy copies.

INFO

Self-represented litigants are permitted to submit courtesy copies to the court by email.

Self-represented litigants are allowed to submit courtesy copies via email.

INFO

Guardian ad litems may email their reports and fee petitions instead of delivering courtesy copies.

Additionally, guardian ad litems may submit reports and petitions for fees via email.

INFOCivil cases

Movant may optionally hand-deliver hard copies to Courtesy Copy Tray outside Courtroom 1906 by next court business day after electronic copies due, including date/time of hearing.

The movant may provide hard copies, in addition to electronic courtesy copies, of its courtesy copy motion papers to the Court if the movant so chooses. The movant provides hard copies by hand delivering the same to the Courtesy Copy Tray outside Courtroom 1906 by the next court business date after the date the electronic courtesy copies are due, unless otherwise allowed by court order. The hard copy delivery must include the date and time the matter is to be presented or heard.

INFOCivil cases

The movant may choose to provide hard copies of its motion papers in addition to electronic courtesy copies.

The movant may provide hard copies, in addition to electronic courtesy copies, of its courtesy copy motion papers to the Court if the movant so chooses.

INFOCivil cases

The court encourages courtesy copies prior to hearing for complicated heirship openings, closings with many heirs, all settlements, and all motions/petitions/claims for presentment.

The court encourages attorneys to provide courtesy copies prior to hearing for openings involving complicated heirship, closings with many heirs or legatees, all settlements, and all motions/petitions/claims for presentment

INFOCivil cases

Paper courtesy copies for openings, closings, and settlements may be tendered in open court or provided prior to hearing via hand delivery or mail, but not e-mail.

Paper Courtesy copies for openings, closings and settlements may be tendered in open court at the hearing along with proposed orders or provided prior to the hearing if hand delivered or mailed (not e-mail) to the Courtroom at the address listed above

INFOCivil cases

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).

INFOCriminal cases

Courtesy copies may be emailed to Judge Walsh at neera.walsh@cookcountyil.gov or hand-delivered to Courtroom 400 or wherever Judge Walsh is sitting.

Courtesy copies should be emailed as an electronic copy to Judge Walsh at neera.walsh@cookcountyil.gov, or hand-delivered as a hard copy to Courtroom 400, or wherever Judge Walsh is sitting.

INFOCivil cases

Parties should submit courtesy copies of pleadings at the first case management conference.

At the first case management conference, parties should submit courtesy copies of their pleadings.

INFOCivil cases

A courtesy copy of a Petition for Appointment of Temporary or Plenary Guardian must be provided to the court upon filing.

In order for the court to consider the timely appointment of a GAL, a courtesy copy of a Petition for Appointment of a Temporary Guardian or Plenary Guardian that is e-filed must be provided to the court upon filing.

INFOCivil cases

The Court accepts emailed copies of annual reports and oath and bonds.

The Court will accept emailed copies of annual reports and oath and bonds.

CRITICAL

A courtesy copy for every non-routine noticed motion must be emailed to Calendar 4 at least two full court days before the noticed date; failure to comply may result in the motion being stricken.

The movant shall submit copies of a courtesy copy to the Court with a copy to all opposing parties, file-stamped.pdf copies of all of the briefs and any exhibits, including a copy of the operative pleading.

CRITICALCivil cases

Both electronic and physical courtesy copies are required, and a failure to provide a complete set may result in the motion being stricken.

The court requires both electronic and physical copies delivered. Failure to provide the court with a complete set of interest copies may result in the motion being stricken.

CRITICALCivil cases

For in-person appearances, courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings must be delivered or emailed to the Court no later than one week before the hearing.

In person: By one week before the hearing, please provide courtesy copies of all relevant pleadings to the Court at carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov.

CRITICALCivil cases

For the Claims Call (remote), courtesy copies and proposed orders must be emailed to the Court 2-5 business days before the appearance.

Two to five business days before appearance, courtesy copies and proposed orders should be emailed* to the Court at carolyn.gallagher@cookcountycourt.gov.

CRITICALCivil cases

For remote emergency motions, courtesy copies and proposed orders must be delivered to Room 1807 or emailed to the Court prior to 10:00 a.m. one court day before the effectiveness.

Remote: Prior to 10:00 a.m. one court day before the success, courtesy copies and proposed orders shall be either delivered to Room 1807 or emailed to the Court at carolyn.gallagh@cookcountyil.gov, with 'EMERGENCY' in the subject line.

CRITICALCivil cases

Pre-trial conference courtesy copies—including all motions in limine, marked deposition transcripts, complete pre-marked exhibits, and a witness list—must be emailed at least two full court days before the conference, and undisclosed witnesses are usually barred.

Parties must also submit courtesy copies of the following by email at least two full court days before the pre-trial conference: i. A complete set of all motions in limine. ii. Full transcripts of any evidence depositions which any party will use, marked to identify what portions will be offered at trial. iii. A complete, pre-marked set of all exhibits. iv. A complete witness list, specifying who will, and who may, be called by each party. Failure to disclose a witness will usually result in barring the witness.

CRITICALCivil cases

Motion courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers at least three business days before the hearing, with a required subject line.

Courtesy copies of motions should be provided to the Court via email at catherine.schei.cpital@cookcountyil.gov no no more than three (3) business days prior to motion hearing. The subject of the email must contain the main case party filing the motion, the case number and the date and time of the motion call.

CRITICAL

All courtesy copies must be submitted to the Court by email to ccc.chancerycalendar7@cookcountyil.gov and include the case number in the subject line.

All courtesy copies will be timely submitted to the Court by email at ccc.chancerycalendar7@cookgovernance.gov and shall include the case number in the subject line.

WARNINGCivil cases

Settlement conference pretrial memoranda must be provided to the Court by email in text-searchable PDF with bookmarks no later than three days before the conference, plus hard copies to the bin outside Courtroom 1912.

Genuine Courtesy copies of the pre-trial memoranda should be sent to the Court if at least three days before the hearing via email to the accuser in text-searchable PDF format with included bookmarks and hard copies delivered to the bin directly outside the Courtroom 1912.

WARNINGCivil cases

Where is a matter appears by Zoom, presenting a motion or petition, a hard copy of the relevant documents does required to be delivered to the judge before the hearing date.

If you choose to appear by Zoom on a matter which allows it, and you are presenting an actual, and you choose to appear by Zoom, after a matter which allows it, and you are presenting a postion or petition, please have hard copies of the relevant documents delivered to me before the hearing.

INFOCivil cases

Physical courtesy copies may be sent via USPS, FedEx, UPS, or a courier service, or dropped off in the bin outside Courtroom 1912.

Hard copies can be sent via USPS, FedEx, UPS or using a courier service or dropped off in the court by the outside Courtroom 1912.