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Judge

Judge Sandra G. Ramos

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Circuit Court of Cook County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Brief
15 pgs
Courtesy CopyCourt-wide
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings > 20 pages

Communication

Filters:

Page & Word Limits1 rule

Page LimitsMandatoryCivil cases

All briefs shall be: Double spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font, Supported by parallel citations, where available, No longer than 15 pages

Brief
Up to 15 pages
Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 3|Section8. Brief / Pleading Format

Document Format Requirements1 rule

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

All briefs shall be: Double spaced, 12-point, Times New Roman font, Supported by parallel citations, where available, No longer than 15 pages

Font
Times New Roman
Font size
12 points
Line spacing
Double
Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 3|Section8. Brief / Pleading Format

Document Filing Requirements13 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

However, oral motions for substitutions of judge will not be accepted, per Ill. R. Cir. Ct. Cook Cnty. 23.6-7. - All motions must be written and filed with the Clerk, then presented to the Court.

Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 1|Section3. Substitution of Judge
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

An unmarked and marked copy of jury instructions ready to discuss and review with the Court.

Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 1|Section4. Trial Documents Required by the Court
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Motions for SOJ must be heard by the Judge to which the parties are assigned. These motions must also personally name the Judge being subject to SOJ.

Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 1|Section3. Substitution of Judge
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

A list of all exhibits.

Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 1|Section4. Trial Documents Required by the Court
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

An agreed-upon statement of the case, in writing, that includes: the parties, the nature of the case, the attorneys, and a list of witnesses to be called.

Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 1|Section4. Trial Documents Required by the Court
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Each party must file motions with the Clerk; movant must provide the Court an emailed or physical copy of the entire motion, or the motion may be denied or continued.

Court's wording

Each party shall file their motions with the Clerk of the Circuit Court. The movant is responsible for providing the Court with either an emailed copy or a physical copy of the motion in its entirety. Movant's failure to do so will result in a denial or continuance of the motion.

Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 2|Section7. Motions
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Rule 213 disclosures.

Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 2|Section4. Trial Documents Required by the Court
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Stipulations.

Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 2|Section4. Trial Documents Required by the Court
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

All briefs shall have exhibits/attachments that are clearly labeled with identifying names.

Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 3|Section8. Brief / Pleading Format
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Written Motions in Limine. Parties should provide a copy of these to the Court. Unless specified, all Motions in Limine are reciprocal.

Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 1|Section4. Trial Documents Required by the Court
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Parties should use the provided standing order form to file with the Clerk.

Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 1|Section3. Substitution of Judge
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

AI use disclosure is not required for pleadings, but the use of AI in any other filing must be disclosed in writing on the submitted document.

Document
Filing

Must include

  • AI disclosure

Court's wording

Per the Illinois Supreme Court Policy on Artificial Intelligence, this Court does not require a party submitting any pleading to disclose the use of AI in the pleading's creation. However, use of AI in other filings must be disclosed in writing on the submitted document.

Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 3|Section10. Artificial Intelligence
Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Parties remain fully responsible for verifying the existence and accuracy of any authority cited. Failure to do so may result in sanctions.

Law-Courtroom 2401-Standing Order eff 08-03-2026 · p. 3|Section10. Artificial Intelligence

Filing & Service rules

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Any submission requiring the Clerk's stamp must be sent to every other party in the litigation.

Any submission to the Court that must contain the Clerk's stamp is required to be sent to every other party to the litigation.

Civil cases

Page 3

The movant must send the order to all parties and include proof of that sending in all courtesy copies of motions; failure to provide such proof may result in denial or continuance of the motion.

Movant is responsible for sending the order to all parties. Proof that the order was sent to all parties is required in all courtesy copies of motions submitted to the Court. - Failure to submit proof that the order regarding the motion was sent to all parties may be a basis for the denial or continuance of the motion until such proof is presented to the Court.

Civil cases

Page 3 | 9. Orders

Courtesy Copy Requirements

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.

Civil cases

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Chambers Communication Rules

All motion-related communications with the Court must be by email to Sandra.Ramos@cookcountyil.gov and must copy all parties.

All communications with the Court regarding motions shall take place by emailing the Court at Sandra.Ramos@cookcountyil.gov. All email correspondence to the Court must copy all parties.

Civil cases

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Attorneys must not contact Judge Ramos for complex-case trial availability; direct all such communications to Room 2005.

Pursuant to GAO 24-1, attorneys should not contact Judge Ramos to determine availability for advanced random assignment of complex cases for trial. All communications should be directed to Room 2005.

Civil cases

Page 1 | 1. Trial Availability for Complex Cases

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 118 rules apply across Circuit Court of Cook County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Communication

All 59
  • Contact
    Email

    Questions, comments, or concerns about the eFileIL e-filing system should be directed to Tyler Technologies at efiling.support@tylertech.com.

  • Contact
    Email to chambers

    Courtesy copies for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov.

  • Contact
    Email

    Stamped order inquiries for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com.

Filing Timing

All 12
  • Deadline
    60 calendar days

    Attorney fee petitions for court-appointed attorneys must be filed within 60 days after final order or 6 months after service/cost, whichever is earlier.

  • Deadline
    2 business days

    Decedent's estate agreed order requests must be filed and submitted 2-5 business days prior to the scheduled court date.

  • Deadline
    2 business days

    Pursuant to the Illinois Supreme Court Remote Access Policy, after the judge signs an order, the Clerk of the Circuit Court will upload it to the Odyssey system, where it should appear within two (2) business days.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Complaint
    Must include
    caption

    Chancery Division complaints must include specific caption designations based on the relief sought.

  • Applies to
    Motion
    Must include
    caption

    Motions to correct errors in criminal cases must be in writing, accompanied by affidavit, and notice must be served on the prosecution.

  • Applies to
    Complaint
    Must include
    caption

    All initiating papers must include the court name and department/division/district in the caption; small claims complaints must be endorsed 'Small Claims'.

E-Filing

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  • Applies to
    Civil case filing

    E-filing is mandatory for all Cook County civil cases through the eFileIL system as of July 1, 2018, except Quasi-Criminal, Housing, and Wills cases.

  • Applies to
    Verified status report

    In order to ask the Court to consider entering such agreed orders via e-mail, regular mail or courier, attorneys must first e-file a brief “verified status report” that explains the status of the case and the basis for the request.

  • You will not receive orders if your e-mail address is not accurate in the e-filing system and/or you have not filed as the attorney of record.

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About Judge Sandra G. Ramos

Sandra G. Ramos is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County, and presides in the Law Division, Courtroom 2401.

This judge's published procedures consist of a standing order for Law Courtroom 2401, effective August 3, 2026.

Common questions about Judge Sandra G. Ramos's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Sandra G. Ramos?

Courtesy-copy rule applies when a filing is > 20 pages. 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.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 7. Motions

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Sandra G. Ramos?

Judge Sandra G. Ramos' rule states these limits: 15 pages. All briefs are limited to no longer than 15 pages.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 8. Brief / Pleading Format

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Sandra G. Ramos?

Judge Sandra G. Ramos' formatting rule includes times new roman font, 12 point type, double spacing and briefs must be supported by parallel citations, where available. All briefs must be double spaced, use 12-point Times New Roman font, and be supported by parallel citations where available.

View ruleSource: page 3, section 8. Brief / Pleading Format

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Sandra G. Ramos?

Each party must file motions with the Clerk; movant must provide the Court an emailed or physical copy of the entire motion, or the motion may be denied or continued.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 7. Motions

What must be included with motion for substitution filings before Judge Sandra G. Ramos?

Motions for substitution of judge must be written and filed with the Clerk; oral motions are not accepted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 3. Substitution of Judge

How may parties contact Judge Sandra G. Ramos' chambers?

The rule lists email Sandra.Ramos@cookcountyil.gov. All motion-related communications with the Court must be by email to Sandra.Ramos@cookcountyil.gov and must copy all parties.

View ruleSource: page 2, section 7. Motions

What rule applies to serving all parties before Judge Sandra G. Ramos?

Details: recipient: all parties. Any submission requiring the Clerk's stamp must be sent to every other party in the litigation.

View ruleSource: page 3
Complete rules summary for Judge Sandra G. Ramos

Stipulations.

Each party must file motions with the Clerk; movant must provide the Court an emailed or physical copy of the entire motion, or the motion may be denied or continued.

Attorneys must not contact Judge Ramos for complex-case trial availability; direct all such communications to Room 2005.

Motions for substitution of judge must be written and filed with the Clerk; oral motions are not accepted.

SOJ motions must be heard by the assigned judge and must personally name the judge subject to substitution.

Parties must provide written Motions in Limine to the Court; they are reciprocal unless specified.

Parties must provide an agreed-upon written statement of the case including parties, nature of case, attorneys, and witnesses.

Parties should use the provided standing order form to file with the Clerk.

Parties must provide a list of all exhibits.

Parties must provide Rule 213 disclosures.

All motion-related communications with the Court must be by email to Sandra.Ramos@cookcountyil.gov and must copy all parties.

Any submission requiring the Clerk's stamp must be sent to every other party in the litigation.

All briefs must have exhibits/attachments clearly labeled with identifying names.

The movant must send the order to all parties and include proof of that sending in all courtesy copies of motions; failure to provide such proof may result in denial or continuance of the motion.

All briefs are limited to no longer than 15 pages.

AI use disclosure is not required for pleadings, but the use of AI in any other filing must be disclosed in writing on the submitted document.

Parties must verify the existence and accuracy of every cited authority; failure to do so may result in sanctions.

All briefs must be double spaced, use 12-point Times New Roman font, and be supported by parallel citations where available.

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.

Parties must bring unmarked and marked copies of jury instructions for review with the Court.

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