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Judge Terrence J. McGuire
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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.
Questions, comments, or concerns about the eFileIL e-filing system should be directed to Tyler Technologies at efiling.support@tylertech.com.
Courtesy copies for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov.
Stamped order inquiries for Judge Daniel R. Degnan must be submitted via email to tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com.
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.
Decedent's estate agreed order requests must be filed and submitted 2-5 business days prior to the scheduled court date.
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.
Chancery Division complaints must include specific caption designations based on the relief sought.
Motions to correct errors in criminal cases must be in writing, accompanied by affidavit, and notice must be served on the prosecution.
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 is mandatory for all Cook County civil cases through the eFileIL system as of July 1, 2018, except Quasi-Criminal, Housing, and Wills cases.
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.
Terrence J. McGuire is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.
The published procedure is a standing order for Calendar 11, dated August 1, 2023.
Details: by email. 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.
The rule requires proposed order. Any required proposed order must be handed to the Clerk or e-mailed within one hour after appearance.
The rule lists email Terrence.mcguire@cookcountyil.gov. The chambers inbox at Terrence.mcguire@cookcountyil.gov may be used only for courtesy copies; other communications will not be viewed.
The chambers inbox at Terrence.mcguire@cookcountyil.gov may be used only for courtesy copies; other communications will not be viewed.
Any required proposed order must be handed to the Clerk or e-mailed within one hour after appearance.
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.
Questions about orders should be directed to the Clerk, not the Court, via the listed email addresses or phone number.