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Circuit Court of Cook County

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Filing RequirementsCriminal cases

The Motion for Relief must be in writing and comply with the requirements of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 604(h).

Criminal - Courtroom 205 - Judge Atcherson - Standing Order (July 18, 2024) 0 · Jul 2024 · p. 1|SectionMOTION FOR RELIEF
Filing RequirementsCriminal cases

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

Court's wording

The following 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 ===== PAGE 2 ===== 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

Criminal - Courtroom 205 - Judge Atcherson - Standing Order (July 18, 2024) 0 · Jul 2024 · p. 1|SectionCOURTESY COPIES

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Motions for Relief must be filed with the Clerk's Main Office or electronically through the Clerk's eFile system with acceptance acknowledged.

Motions for Relief from Orders entered under 110-5, 110-6, and 110-6.1 must be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County's Main Office on the 5th Floor of the Administrative Building, or electronically through the Clerk's eFile system with acceptance (not just receipt) acknowledged, prior to presentation in court, and the parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11, and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i), regarding notice.

Criminal cases

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Motions for Relief must be filed prior to presentation in court, with electronic filings deemed filed upon acceptance rather than receipt.

Motions for Relief from Orders entered under 110-5, 110-6, and 110-6.1 must be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County's Main Office on the 5th Floor of the Administrative Building, or electronically through the Clerk's eFile system with acceptance (not just receipt) acknowledged, prior to presentation in court, and the parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11, and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i), regarding notice.

Criminal cases

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

Parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11 and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i) regarding notice.

Motions for Relief from Orders entered under 110-5, 110-6, and 110-6.1 must be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County's Main Office on the 5th Floor of the Administrative Building, or electronically through the Clerk's eFile system with acceptance (not just receipt) acknowledged, prior to presentation in court, and the parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11, and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i), regarding notice.

Criminal cases

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Courtesy Copy Requirements

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.

Criminal cases

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Chambers Communication Rules

Courtesy copies may be emailed to Judge Atcherson or hand-delivered to Courtroom 205.

Courtesy copies should be emailed as an electronic copy to Judge Atcherson at sophia.atcherson2@cookcountyil.gov, or hand-delivered as a hard copy to Courtroom 205, or wherever Judge Atcherson is sitting.

Criminal cases

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

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

Communication

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  • Contact
    Email

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

  • Contact
    Email to chambers

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

  • Contact
    Email

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

Filing Timing

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  • Deadline
    60 calendar days

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

  • Deadline
    2 business days

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

  • Deadline
    2 business days

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

Filing Requirements

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  • 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 Sophia Atcherson

Sophia Atcherson is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County, and presides over criminal matters in Courtroom 205.

Practitioners will find a standing order for criminal cases in Courtroom 205, dated July 18, 2024.

Common questions about Judge Sophia Atcherson's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Sophia Atcherson?

Details: by email. 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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES

What must be included with motion for relief filings before Judge Sophia Atcherson?

The Motion for Relief must be in writing and comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 604(h).

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION FOR RELIEF

What must be included with courtesy copy filings before Judge Sophia Atcherson?

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

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES

How may parties contact Judge Sophia Atcherson's chambers?

The rule lists email sophia.atcherson2@cookcountyil.gov. Courtesy copies may be emailed to Judge Atcherson or hand-delivered to Courtroom 205.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Sophia Atcherson?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. Motions for Relief must be filed with the Clerk's Main Office or electronically through the Clerk's eFile system with acceptance acknowledged.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION FOR RELIEF

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Sophia Atcherson?

The rule states that filing is treated as on acceptance. Motions for Relief must be filed prior to presentation in court, with electronic filings deemed filed upon acceptance rather than receipt.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION FOR RELIEF

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Sophia Atcherson?

Parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11 and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i) regarding notice.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION FOR RELIEF
Complete rules summary for Judge Sophia Atcherson

Courtesy copies may be emailed to Judge Atcherson or hand-delivered to Courtroom 205.

Motions for Relief must be filed prior to presentation in court, with electronic filings deemed filed upon acceptance rather than receipt.

Parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11 and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i) regarding notice.

The Motion for Relief must be in writing and comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 604(h).

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.

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

Motions for Relief must be filed with the Clerk's Main Office or electronically through the Clerk's eFile system with acceptance acknowledged.

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