Judge George L. Canellis Jr.
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
Motion
- Hand Delivery • When Fully Briefed
Communication
Clerk31 contacts
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- (312) 603-5694
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- (312) 603-7229
- (312) 603-3784, (312) 603-5647
- (312) 603-6558
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Chambers5 contacts
- ccc.district6civil@cookcountyil.gov
- george.canellis@cookcountyil.gov
- (312) 603-5943
- (312) 603-7546
- (312) 603-7545
Other Contacts1 contacts
- efiling.support@tylertech.com
Page & Word Limits1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Motions and response briefs are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs are limited to 8 pages.
Motions and response briefs are strictly limited to 15 pages. Reply briefs not to exceed 8 pages.
Motion
15 pages
Opposition
15 pages
Reply Brief
8 pages
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
At the pre-trial conference (held at least a week before trial), all parties must have trial lawyer's appearance, fully briefed motions in limine, marked exhibit list with objections noted, deposition objections and transcripts, stipulations/admissions per SCR 216, Rule 213 disclosures, proposed jury instructions (2 sets), and a trial length estimate.
The scheduled pre-trial conference of any jury trial will occur at least the week before the trial date. At the conference, all parties must have: a. Trial Lawyer's Appearance; b. Fully briefed motions in limine; c. An exhibit list with all exhibits marked. In the event of objections, the nature of the objections must be noted (i.e. foundation, relevance, motion in limine, etc.); d. Identification of all objections from evidence depositions which require a ruling by the Court and a copy of the transcripts; e. Any stipulations and admissions of fact per SCR 216; f. A copy of all Rule 213 disclosures; g. Proposed and exchanged jury instructions (2 sets – one with IPI numbering and citations and one "clean" copy for the Jury); h. Estimate regarding the length of trial;
Document Type
Pretrial Conference Materials
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Pre-conference materials must include electronic media usage and setup time, trial briefs or memoranda, proposed voir dire questions, and counsel contact information.
i. Indicate whether electronic media will be used by counsel (i.e. projector, video, etc.) during the trial and whether time for setup is required; j. Any trial briefs, memoranda or other information a party wishes to submit; k. Potential questions each party wants the Court to ask the venire. The Court will allow each attorney to ask relevant and reasonable voir dire; 1. Contact information for counsel, including cell phone number and email address.
Document Type
Pre Conference Materials
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Prior to voir dire, counsel must provide the Court a short statement of the case and a witness list.
**B. Prior to voir dire, counsel must provide the Court (9:30 am)** 1. Short statement of the case to be read to the jury in voir dire, including how long the trial will last. 2. Witness list to be read to jury.
Document Type
Voir Dire Materials
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important
Parties must submit a proposed briefing schedule.
The parties are to submit a proposed briefing schedule.
Document Type
Briefing Schedule
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Submissions over 20 pages (including exhibits) must be sent in hard copy and not emailed.
Any submission to the court which is more than 20 pages in any way (including exhibits) needs to be sent in hard copy. Please do not e-mail these submissions.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Orders must be submitted to the Courtroom Clerk immediately after the court appearance (or by 12:00 pm for morning cases and 3:00 pm for afternoon cases); later submissions require the court to be notified at the hearing.
All orders must be submitted to the Courtroom Clerk immediately after the court appearance at D6crt207orders@cookcountycourt.com only. If that cannot be done, then all morning case orders should be submitted by 12:00 pm, and all afternoon case orders by 3:00 pm. If there is an issue requiring a later submission the court must be made aware of it at the time the case is heard.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
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
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026
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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.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026
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Any documents tendered to the Court are deemed courtesy copies.
Any documents tendered to the Court shall be deemed courtesy copies.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026
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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.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Chambers Communication Rules
All identified trial materials must be emailed to the judge, copied to all counsel, prior to the conference.
ALL MATERIALS IDENTIFIED ABOVE MUST BE EMAILED TO THE JUDGE (COPIED TO ALL COUNSEL) PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE AT: George.Canellis@cookcountyil.gov
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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Parties must email the court at ccc.district6civil@cookcountyil.gov to obtain a presentment date and time for motions.
Email the court at ccc.district6civil@cookcountyil.gov for a presentment date and time.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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