New: a trial court in 1 of every 10 U.S. counties. Read the post
Court Rules
Judge

Judge Viviana Martinez

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Circuit Court of Cook County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Brief
15 pgs
Courtesy CopyCourt-wide
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Filings > 20 pages

  • Hand Delivery • No Later Than 14 Days Before Hearing

Motion

  • At Least 14 Days Before Hearing
  • Email

Communication

Filters:

Page & Word Limits1 rule

Page LimitsMandatory

Rule 201(k). Opening and Response Briefs shall be no more than fifteen (15) double-spaced pages, and Replies shall be no more than ten (10)

Opening brief
Up to 15 pages
Response brief
Up to 15 pages
Reply brief
Up to 10 pages
Format
Double-spaced
County-Calendar 10-Judge Martinez-Standing Order eff 06-05-2026 · Jun 2026 · p. 1|SectionMotions and Briefs

Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 201(k).

County-Calendar 10-Judge Martinez-Standing Order eff 06-05-2026 · Jun 2026 · p. 1|SectionMotions and Briefs
Filing RequirementsMandatory

Any Affidavits of Inspection must include a specific date of inspection, within the notice serving period.

County-Calendar 10-Judge Martinez-Standing Order eff 06-05-2026 · Jun 2026 · p. 2|SectionDraft Orders
Filing RequirementsImportant

Agreed Orders should be provided to the Court via email.

County-Calendar 10-Judge Martinez-Standing Order eff 06-05-2026 · Jun 2026 · p. 2|SectionAgreed Orders

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

E-file a Notice of Hearing in Odyssey and choose a date when Calendar 10 hears the relevant type of matter when the motion/hearing date/time box appears.

E-file a Notice of Hearing in Odyssey and choose a date when Calendar 10 hears the relevant type of matter when the motion/hearing date/time box appears.

Page 1 | Scheduling

Motions must be filed electronically.

Motions shall be e-filed and a Notice of Motion shall be served on all parties who have filed appearances.

Page 1 | Motions and Briefs

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Motions to exceed brief page limits must be filed before the filing deadline.

Motions to file a brief in excess of these limitations must be filed in advance of the filing deadline.

Page 1 | Motions and Briefs

Draft orders must be provided to the Court by close of business on the day of the court appearance.

All Draft Orders reflecting the Court’s rulings must be provided promptly to the Court for entry, no later than the close of business on the day of the Court appearance.

Page 2 | Draft Orders

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Notice of Motion must be served on all parties who have filed appearances.

Motions shall be e-filed and a Notice of Motion shall be served on all parties who have filed appearances.

Page 1 | Motions and Briefs

Courtesy Copy Requirements

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).

Page 1 | Motions and Briefs

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.

Page 1 | Motions and Briefs

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.

Page 1 | Motions and Briefs

Chambers Communication Rules

Attorneys must check the CCC Portal before contacting the Deputy Clerk about order status.

Attorneys must consult the Clerk of the Circuit Court Clerk’s “CCC Portal” to gain access to the Court’s electronic case files to determine if an order has been entered before contacting the Deputy Clerk.

Page 2 | Inquiries

Requests for additional time or alternative scheduling dates should be emailed to the Deputy Clerk; Deputy Clerk will not schedule except pursuant to written court order.

If additional time is needed, or an alternative date/time is required, please email the Deputy Clerk with your request; matters will not be scheduled by the Deputy Clerk except pursuant to a written court order.

Page 1 | Scheduling

Status inquiries about orders must not be sent to Judge Martinez via personal or calendar email.

No Inquiries regarding status of Orders should be made directly to Judge Martinez at either her personal email or the calendar 10 email address.

Page 2 | Inquiries

After consulting the portal, parties may inquire about order status with the Deputy Clerk in Room 1706.

Thereafter, Parties may inquire about status of order entry with the Deputy Clerk assigned to Room 1706.

Page 2 | Inquiries

Questions about scheduling or procedures should be directed to Kelly Wright.

Any questions regarding scheduling or procedures should be directed to the County Division’s Administrative Assistant, Kelly Wright.

Page 2 | Inquiries

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

All 11
  • 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

All 9
  • 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.

More categories

View all Circuit Court of Cook County rules
About Judge Viviana Martinez

Judge Viviana Martinez is a district judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County.

Judge Martinez's published procedures include a standing order for County Calendar 10, effective June 5, 2026.

Common questions about Judge Viviana Martinez's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Viviana Martinez?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions. Details: delivery at least 14 days before hearing. Courtesy copies of motions must be delivered at least 14 days before the motion hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions and Briefs

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Viviana Martinez?

Judge Viviana Martinez's rule states these limits: 15 pages; 15 pages; 10 pages. Opening/response briefs limited to 15 pages; replies to 10 pages, all double-spaced.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions and Briefs

What must be included with discovery motion filings before Judge Viviana Martinez?

The rule requires certificate of conference. Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Rule 201(k).

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions and Briefs

What must be included with affidavit of inspection filings before Judge Viviana Martinez?

Affidavits of Inspection must include a specific date of inspection within the notice serving period.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Draft Orders

How may parties contact Judge Viviana Martinez's chambers?

Attorneys must check the CCC Portal before contacting the Deputy Clerk about order status.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Inquiries

Is electronic filing required before Judge Viviana Martinez?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions must be filed electronically.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions and Briefs

What filing deadlines does Judge Viviana Martinez set?

Motions to exceed brief page limits must be filed before the filing deadline.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions and Briefs

What rule applies to service for notice of motion before Judge Viviana Martinez?

Details: recipient: all parties. Notice of Motion must be served on all parties who have filed appearances.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Motions and Briefs
Complete rules summary for Judge Viviana Martinez

Draft orders must be provided to the Court by close of business on the day of the court appearance.

Motions must be filed electronically.

Notice of Motion must be served on all parties who have filed appearances.

Discovery motions must include proof of compliance with Rule 201(k).

Opening/response briefs limited to 15 pages; replies to 10 pages, all double-spaced.

Motions to exceed brief page limits must be filed before the filing deadline.

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

Courtesy copies of other motions should be provided via email with subject line containing case number and next court appearance date/time.

Affidavits of Inspection must include a specific date of inspection within the notice serving period.

Attorneys must check the CCC Portal before contacting the Deputy Clerk about order status.

E-file a Notice of Hearing in Odyssey and choose a date when Calendar 10 hears the relevant type of matter when the motion/hearing date/time box appears.

Status inquiries about orders must not be sent to Judge Martinez via personal or calendar email.

Agreed Orders should be provided to the Court via email.

Questions about scheduling or procedures should be directed to Kelly Wright.

Requests for additional time or alternative scheduling dates should be emailed to the Deputy Clerk; Deputy Clerk will not schedule except pursuant to written court order.

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

After consulting the portal, parties may inquire about order status with the Deputy Clerk in Room 1706.

More Judges in Circuit Court of Cook County

Abbey Fishman Romanek
Judge
Adrienne E. Davis
Judge
Aicha M. MacCarthy
Judge
Aileen Bhandari
Judge
Aleksandra Gillespie
Judge
Alexander D. Marks
Judge
Alfredo Maldonado
Judge
Alison C. Conlon
Judge