Judge Allen P. Walker
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Email • By 4 00 PM The Following Business Day After The Last Brief Was Due
- When Sending Courtesy Copies
- With Courtesy Copies
Motion
- Email • Immediately After Receiving File Stamped Copies
- Email • Immediately After Receiving File Stamped Copy
Motion, Brief, Exhibits
- Prior To Hearing Or At Clerks Status
Motion, Notice Of Motion, Exhibits
- Email • Immediately After Receiving File Stamped Copies
Adjournments
- A request to continue a hearing or oral argument must be made by written motion in advance and show good cause; an affidavit is recommended.
- Trial dates are firm; a continuance request must be written, made before the pretrial conference, show good cause, and be supported by affidavit, and agreed motions will not be considered.
- Trial dates are firm; continuance requests must be made in writing before the pre-trial conference, show good cause, and be supported by affidavit.
Request must include
Communication
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Page & Word Limits1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
Motions and supporting briefs collectively, as well as response briefs, are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs are limited to 10 pages, excluding attached pleadings and exhibits.
There is a FIFTEEN (15) PAGE LIMIT on motions and briefs in support of the motion (collectively, the motion and brief must fit within the 15 page-limit), along with response briefs. In addition, there is a TEN (10) PAGE LIMIT on reply briefs. These page limitations exclude attached pleadings and exhibits.
Motion And Supporting Brief Combined
15 pages
Response Brief
15 pages
Reply Brief
10 pages
Document Format Requirements6 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
Proposed orders must not be submitted handwritten or on paper.
THIS COURTROOM IS PAPERLESS. DO NOT SEND HANDWRITTEN OR PAPER PROPOSED ORDERS TO THE COURT.
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All trial exhibits must be page numbered, tabbed, and clearly labeled by exhibit number.
ALL EXHBITS SHALL BE PAGE NUMBERED, TABBED, AND CLEARLY LABELED BY EXHIBIT NUMBER.
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Parties should submit orders in Word format (.doc or .docx).
Parties should send Orders in Word Format (.doc or .docx).
DOCX
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Briefs should be double-spaced, use 12-point Times New Roman, and have one-inch margins.
All briefs should be double-spaces with Twelve (12) point Times New Roman font and provide One (1) inch margins.
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Every exhibit must be page-numbered and tabbed.
All exhibits must be page-numbered and tabbed.
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Courtesy copies should be submitted as clearly labeled PDFs.
Courtesy Copies should be submitted in the Portable Document Format (PDF) and be CLEARLY LABELED.
Document Filing Requirements22 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
A proposed order dismissing the entire case must state that all future dates are stricken.
The Proposed Order must also state that all future dates regarding the matter are stricken, if the order dismisses the case in its entirety.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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Counsel authorized to commit to scheduling orders must appear at the case management conference prepared to address the listed subjects.
Counsel with authority to commit to all scheduling orders must appear at the Case Management Conference and be prepared to inform the Court regarding the following (but not limited to): • Service of process upon each defendant, • Nature of the litigation, • Status of the pleadings • Any pending or contemplated motions, and • All contemplated or completed discovery.
Document Type
Case Management Conference
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
An alias-summons movant must email chambers the clerk-file-stamped copy and a proposed order.
For a Motion for Alias Summons, the person making the motion, or “Movant,” shall send the file stamped copy from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office, along with a proposed order via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov.
Document Type
Motion For Alias Summons
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An order for voluntary dismissal must bear the signatures of all parties and/or their counsel.
Orders for Voluntary Dismissal MUST contain the signature of all parties and/or their counsel.
Document Type
Order For Voluntary Dismissal
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
A motion for default must include the listed file-stamped documents, summons materials, service certification or affidavit, docket-check certificate, and—when the defaulting party is an individual—a military affidavit.
A Motion for Default MUST contain the following: • File-Stamped Copy of the Notice and Motion from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office, • Face of the Summons, • Copy of the Return of Summons, • The Certificate of the Officer or Affidavit of the Person who served the Summons, • Attorney or Pro Se litigant certificate, certifying that both the court file and docket have been checked for any appearance or answer filed by the defendant, AND • A military affidavit if defaulting and individual.
Document Type
Default Judgment
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Each complaint count must independently state specific factual allegations relevant to the elements of that claim; blanket incorporation is insufficient.
Each count in the complaint must be supported by specific factual allegations that are directly relevant to the elements of that particular claim. General references to earlier paragraphs or the blanket incorporation of "all preceding paragraphs" do not satisfy this requirement. The use of boilerplate incorporation language—such as “Plaintiff incorporates all prior allegations as if fully set forth herein”—without identifying the specific factual allegations that support each count is insufficient. Each count must stand on its own and clearly articulate the factual basis for the legal claim asserted.
Document Type
Complaint
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A motion for a protective order must state the privacy interest and why protection is necessary, supported by affidavit.
The motion(s) must recite the privacy interest involved, and why a protective order is necessary. This should be supported by affidavit.
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
The proposed order must clarify that it does not itself authorize sealed filing and that parties submitting designated confidential material must follow the court’s sealing rules.
The motion(s) must state in the text of the order that the order does not, by itself, authorize the filing of any document under seal, and that any party wishing to file a document designated as ‘Confidential,’ or ‘Attorney’s Eyes Only Information’ in connection to a motion, brief, or other submission to the Court must comply with court rules pertaining to filings under seal.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
An emergency motion, including a TRO motion, must have a separate first-page paragraph describing the emergency.
Emergency motions, including emergency motions for TRO, MUST contain a separate paragraph on the first page of the motion detailing the emergency nature of the motion.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
The proposed protective order must state that it does not apply to court orders.
The motion(s) must state in the text of the order that the protective order will not apply to Court orders.
Document Type
Proposed Order
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A party seeking to file a brief over the page limit must obtain leave of Court before submitting it.
All parties seeking to file a brief exceeding the page limit must first obtain leave of the Court, prior to submitting said brief.
Document Type
Brief
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A dispositive motion with more than three exhibits must include a hyperlink to each exhibit.
Dispositive motions that include more than three (3) exhibits must contain hyperlinks directing to each individual exhibit.
Document Type
Dispositive Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
A request to appear remotely must be made orally in court or by written motion at least two days before the next court date, with proper notice to opposing parties.
Requests to appear remotely shall be made either orally while appearing for court or by filing a written motion in at least two (2) days in advance of the next court date with proper notice of motion sent to the opposing parties.
Document Type
Motion
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Separate trial materials must include a statement detailing the parties’ good-faith efforts to agree on a joint submission.
To the extent separate trial materials are submitted, they must be accompanied by a statement detailing the good faith efforts of the parties to agree on a joint submission.
Document Type
Trial Materials
Checked against the court's document on Oct 3, 2026Mandatory
Clients must attend settlement conferences unless excused, and counsel is expected to have settlement authority and to attempt resolution beforehand; failure to appear or participate in good faith may result in sanctions or other consequences.
d. Counsel is expected to have authority to settle the case. Client(s) must be present for the settlement conference unless excused by the Court. Counsel is expected to have attempted to reach a settlement or agreement on outstanding issues prior to the conference with the Court. Failure to appear at a settlement conference may result in a dismissal for want of prosecution, default, or the entry of any other appropriate sanction. Failure to participate in good faith at the settlement conference may result in an award of sanctions against the offending party and/or counsel.
Document Type
Settlement Conference
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Each party must email and exchange a brief settlement memorandum at least 14 days before the conference, covering the claims, defenses, and most recent settlement demand and offer; noncompliance may result in the conference date being stricken.
c. At least fourteen (14) days prior to the settlement conference, each party MUST submit to the Court via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov and exchange with opposing counsel(s) a brief memorandum advising the Court of the nature of the claims and defenses, as well as the most recent settlement demand and offer. Failure to submit the memorandum in advance of the settlement conference may result in the striking of the settlement conference date.
Document Type
Settlement Conference Memorandum
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Failure to appear at a case management conference may result in dismissal, default, or another sanction.
Failure to appear for a Case Management Conference may result in dismissal for want of prosecution, default, or other appropriate sanction.
Document Type
Case Management Conference
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All served defendants are expected to participate in the case management conference, whether or not they have filed a responsive pleading.
The Court expects all defendants who have been served to participate in the Case Management Conference, regardless of whether they have filed a responsive pleading.
Document Type
Case Management Conference
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The Court’s form order should be used to set a briefing schedule on contested motions.
The Court's form order should be used for a briefing schedule on any contested motion.
Document Type
Briefing Schedule Order
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The Court does not provide court reporters; parties who want one must arrange and pay for their own, and the Court recommends using one for dispositive motions.
a. The Circuit Court does not provide court reporters for matters in this Court. If the parties feel it necessary to have a court reporter for a specific case, they should arrange their own court reporter at their expense. The Court recommends having a court reporter for dispositive motions.
Document Type
Dispositive Motion
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Motions for TRO MUST be accompanied by a verified complaint or affidavit in compliance with Section 11-101 of the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure.
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Summary: A TRO motion must be accompanied by a verified complaint or an affidavit compliant with the cited statute.
Document Type
TRO Motion
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At least fourteen (14) days prior to the settlement conference, each party MUST submit to the Court via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov and exchange with opposing counsel(s) a brief memorandum advising the Court of the nature of the claims and defenses, as well as the most recent settlement demand and offer. Failure to submit the memorandum in advance of the settlement conference may result in the striking of the settlement conference date.
Summary: Each party must submit a settlement conference memorandum via email to chambers at least 14 days before the conference, including nature of claims/defenses and settlement demand/offer.
Document Type
Settlement Conference Memorandum
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Regular motions must be electronically filed on the Chancery Division’s Odyssey docket.
Regular motions MUST be electronically filed on the Chancery Division’s electronic docket (Odyssey).
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Page 3 | IV. REGULAR MOTION CALL
After authorization, the movant must update the notice to the approved date and electronically file the motion and notice; no presentation date need be selected when filing.
If authorized by Judge Walker’s law clerk(s), the Movant will update the Notice of motion to the set date they requested to piggy back and electronically file the motion and notice with the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. Note that when filing, the Movant will not need to select a date to present the motion, as that was provided by Judge Walker’s law clerk(s).
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Page 4 | IV. REGULAR MOTION CALL
Trial materials must be emailed to chambers and opposing counsel or the opposing self-represented litigant at least 14 days before the pre-trial conference.
The parties’ Trial Materials must be delivered via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov and the opposing counsel (or opposing Pro Se litigant) NO LESS THAN FOURTEEN (14) DAYS BEFORE THE PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE.
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Page 8 | IX. TRIALS AND EVIENTIARY HEARINGS
The courtroom is paperless and does not accept paper motions, without exception.
THIS COURTROOM IS PAPERLESS. THIS COURT DOES NOT ACCEPT PAPER MOTIONS. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Page 4 | V. EMERGENCY MOTIONS / TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS (“TRO”)
After the law clerk provides a presentation date, the movant must update the notice and electronically file the motion and notice; no presentation date must be selected during filing.
Once that is done, the Movant shall update the notice of motion with the date provided and electronically file the motion and notice with the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office. Note that when filing, the Movant will not need to select a date to present the motion, as that was provided by Judge Walker’s law clerk(s).
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Page 5 | Emergency Motions
The courtroom is paperless, and paper copies must not be sent to the Daley Center.
THIS COURTROOM IS PAPERLESS. DO NOT SEND PAPER COPIES TO THE DALEY CENTER.
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Page 6 | VII. COURTESY COPIES / CLERK’S STATUS
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All dispositive motions must be filed and noticed for hearing so they come before the court for a briefing schedule no later than 60 days before trial, unless the court orders otherwise or good cause is shown.
Unless otherwise specified in a case management order or otherwise ordered by the court, all dispositive motions shall be filed and duly noticed for hearing such that the motion comes before the court for initial presentation and entry of a briefing schedule not later than sixty (60) days before the trial date, except by prior leave of court and for good cause shown.
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Page 1 | CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER
Trials and evidentiary hearings are in person unless remote participation is requested; a written motion must be filed at least two days before the next court date with proper notice to opposing parties, or the request may be made orally in court.
b. Per Circuit Court General Administrative Order 2023-03, all trials and evidentiary hearings shall be conducted in person at the courthouse unless a lawyer or litigant requests to appear remotely in a hybrid proceeding. Requests to appear remotely shall be made either orally while appearing in court or by filing a written motion in at least two (2) days in advance of the next court date with proper notice of motion sent to the opposing parties.
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Page 9 | X. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
Service and Proof of Service Rules
All served parties must receive notice under Circuit Court Rule 2.1, whether or not they have appeared.
All parties who have been served shall be given notice as provided in Circuit Court Rule 2.1, without regard to whether an appearance has been filed.
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Page 3 | IV. REGULAR MOTION CALL
The movant must notify all parties of the TRO hearing date and time, except for the stated ex parte circumstance involving specific facts showing immediate and irreparable harm before notice and hearing are possible.
The Court requires the Movant to notify all parties of the date and time of the TRO hearing, unless the TRO is brought ex parte and it clearly appears from specific facts shown by affidavit or by the verified complaint that immediate and irreparable injury, loss, or damage will result to the applicant before notice can be served and a hearing had thereon. See 735 ILCS 5/11-101 (West 2014).
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Page 5 | Emergency Motions
Each party must email objections to chambers and serve opposing counsel seven days after submitting trial materials.
Seven (7) days after the submission of the Trial Materials, each party must deliver via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov and serve on opposing counsel, any objections to the Trial Materials.
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Page 8 | IX. TRIALS AND EVIENTIARY HEARINGS
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Email file-stamped courtesy copies of all motions and relevant exhibits to chambers immediately after receiving the file-stamped motion.
File stamped Courtesy Copies of all motions, along with their relevant exhibits (for example, including the operative Complaint in a Section 2-615 Motion to Dismiss) must be sent via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov. Parties shall send Courtesy Copies of their motions immediately after receiving the file-stamped copy of the motion from Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office.
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Page 3 | IV. REGULAR MOTION CALL
The movant must email courtesy copies of the motion, notice, and relevant exhibits to chambers immediately after receiving file-stamped copies.
The Movant shall submit Courtesy Copies of the motion, notice, and all relevant exhibits via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov immediately after receiving the file stamped copies from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office.
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Page 5 | Emergency Motions
File-stamped courtesy copies of all motions must be emailed to chambers immediately after receipt from the Clerk.
File-stamped courtesy copies of all Motions must be sent via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov immediately after receiving them from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office.
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Page 6 | VII. COURTESY COPIES / CLERK’S STATUS
The movant must provide all courtesy copies, attach briefs and relevant exhibits to the email, and clearly label each exhibit; hyperlinking briefs and exhibits is also permitted.
The Movant is to provide ALL courtesy copies. Briefs and relevant exhibits are to be provided as attachments to the email, and each exhibit must be clearly labeled (e.g., "Motion to Dismiss, Exhibit 1"). Parties may also Hyperlink briefs and exhibits.
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Page 6 | VII. COURTESY COPIES / CLERK’S STATUS
Courtesy copies must be emailed to chambers by 4:00 PM on the business day following the due date of the last brief under the briefing schedule.
Courtesy Copies are due by the end of business (4:00 PM) via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov THE FOLLOWING BUSINESS DAY after the last brief was due as set in any briefing schedule order.
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Page 6 | VII. COURTESY COPIES / CLERK’S STATUS
Failure to send electronic courtesy copies may result in the matter being stricken from the call, requiring the parties to reschedule the hearing or re-spindle the motion.
FAILURE TO SEND ELECTRONIC COURTESY COPIES MAY RESULT IN THE COURT STRIKING YOUR MATTER FROM THE CALL, TO WHICH THE PARTIES WOULD NEED TO RESCHEDULE THE HEARING OR RE-SPINDLE THEIR MOTION.
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Page 6 | VII. COURTESY COPIES / CLERK’S STATUS
At the first case management conference, parties should be prepared to submit courtesy copies of their pleadings.
At the first conference, the parties should be prepared to submit courtesy copies of their pleadings, (e.g., Complaint, Answer, Affirmative Defenses, Counterclaims, and Cross-claims).
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Page 2 | II. CASE MANAGEMENT CALL
Courtesy copies should include the listed motion papers, exhibits, operative complaint, relevant pleadings, significant dispositive cases, complete deposition transcripts unless the Court decides otherwise, and the administrative record if necessary.
All briefs and exhibits should be provided with the Courtesy Copies. This includes the following documents: o Motion, Supporting Brief, Response Brief, Reply Brief, and all exhibits; o Sur-Response(s) and Sur-Reply(ies), and all exhibits (if applicable); o Most Recent (or operative) Complaint; o All other relevant pleadings; o Significant cases relied on for dispositive issues (other than for general propositions); o Complete deposition transcripts, unless the Court deems otherwise; o Administrative Record (if necessary).
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Page 6 | VII. COURTESY COPIES / CLERK’S STATUS
For case management hearings, parties are responsible for ensuring the Court has current pleadings and appearances, which should be submitted immediately after stamped copies are received.
CASE MANGEMENT HEARING: Parties are responsible for ensuring the Court has current copies of their pleadings and appearances. They should be submitted to the Court immediately following receipt of the stamped copies from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s Office.
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Page 6 | VII. COURTESY COPIES / CLERK’S STATUS
For an authorized piggyback motion, email courtesy copies of the motion, notice, and relevant exhibits to chambers immediately after receiving the file-stamped copies.
The Movant shall submit Courtesy Copies of the motion, notice, and all relevant exhibits immediately after receiving the file stamped copies from the Clerk of the Circuit Court’s office via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov.
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Page 4 | IV. REGULAR MOTION CALL
The movant is responsible for providing courtesy copies before the motion hearing or at the Clerk’s Status under the stated motion-presentment policies.
The Movant is responsible for providing courtesy copies prior to hearing on their motion or at the Clerk’s Status according to the policies set forth in Section VII(b).
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Page 6 | VII. COURTESY COPIES / CLERK’S STATUS
Including the hearing date when sending courtesy copies is helpful but not required.
In addition, it is helpful for administrative purposes to include the hearing date when sending courtesy copies.
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Page 6 | VII. COURTESY COPIES / CLERK’S STATUS
If email attachment-size limits apply, parties may send the files in a ZIP folder or provide the Court a file-sharing link.
In case the parties’ email client has a limit on attachment sizes, the parties may send the files in a ZIP folder or may send the Court a link to their file sharing account.
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Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Parties must obtain leave of court before filing documents or materials under seal.
Parties must seek leave of Court to file documents or other materials under seal.
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Page 3 | IV. REGULAR MOTION CALL
A motion to seal or for a protective order cannot cover all documents or pleadings.
The motion(s) cannot apply to all documents and/or pleadings.
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Page 4 | IV. REGULAR MOTION CALL
Filing Bundling Requirements
The parties are strongly encouraged to submit joint or agreed trial materials when possible.
The parties are strongly encouraged to submit joint or agreed Trial Materials to the extent possible.
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Page 8 | IX. TRIALS AND EVIENTIARY HEARINGS
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A party must obtain authorization from Judge Walker’s law clerks before adding a motion to a previously scheduled court date.
Any additional motion that a party wishes to add onto a previously scheduled court date, or “piggy back,” must be authorized by Judge Walker’s Law Clerks.
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Page 4 | IV. REGULAR MOTION CALL
Sur-responses, sur-replies, and supplemental authority are allowed only if the Court deems them necessary, and parties must request them by written motion.
Sur-Responses and Sur-Replies, along with supplemental authority, will only be allowed if the Court deems it necessary. Parties must make such requests by written motion.
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Page 5 | VI. BRIEFS
Only motions for alias summons, orders dismissing an entire case voluntarily, and certain agreed orders are considered routine or off call.
The Court will only consider the following matters as “routine,” or “OFF CALL,” • Motions for Alias Summons • Orders for Voluntary Dismissal of a case in its entirety • Agreed Orders (varies)
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Page 2 | III. ROUTINE MOTIONS / AGREED ORDERS
A motion to dismiss under 735 ILCS 5/2-619.1 requires prior leave of court, which may be requested orally.
The Court will not hear motions to dismiss under 735 ILCS 5/2-619.1, without prior leave of court. Such motions for leave to file can be made orally.
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Page 4 | IV. REGULAR MOTION CALL
Parties may request a settlement conference by motion, or the Court may consider one at a status date; setting the conference requires agreement to the stated substitution-of-judge limitation and good-faith participation.
a. Parties may, by motion, request a settlement conference or the Court may entertain the matter at a status date. A settlement conference is set pursuant to the parties' agreement that anything done or said at the settlement conference shall not serve as the basis for any motion for substitution of judge pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-1001(a)(2) and/or (a)(3), and that they agree to participate in the settlement conference in good faith.
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Page 9 | X. SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A request to continue a hearing or oral argument must be made by written motion in advance and show good cause; an affidavit is recommended.
b. Hearing and oral argument dates are firm. Parties shall request to continue a hearing or oral argument date by written motion in advance of the hearing, must show good cause, and should be supported by affidavit.
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Page 7 | VIII. HEARINGS AND ORAL ARGUMENTS
Trial dates are firm; a continuance request must be written, made before the pretrial conference, show good cause, and be supported by affidavit, and agreed motions will not be considered.
f. Motions to Continue Trial: Trial date(s) are firm. The Court will not consider agreed motions to continue trial. The parties shall request to continue a trial date in written advance of the pre-trial conference, must show good cause, and must be supported by affidavit.
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Page 9 | Motions to Continue Trial
Trial dates are firm; continuance requests must be made in writing before the pre-trial conference, show good cause, and be supported by affidavit.
Motions to Continue Trial: Trial date(s) are firm. The Court will not consider agreed motions to continue trial. The parties shall request to continue a trial date in written advance of the pre-trial conference, must show good cause, and must be supported by affidavit.
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Page 9 | Motions to Continue Trial
Chambers Communication Rules
Emergency motions, including TRO motions, are heard as add-ons between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM, and must be emailed to chambers to receive a hearing date.
Emergency motions, including emergency motions for TRO, shall be head as an add-on to the Court’s previously set matters (between 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM during the Court’s hours of operation). In order to receive a hearing date from Judge Walker’s law clerk(s), all emergency motions, must be sent via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov.
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Page 4 | V. EMERGENCY MOTIONS / TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS (“TRO”)
Parties must submit post-trial materials by email to the specified chambers address.
a. Post-Trial Submissions: Parties are to submit any post-trial materials via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov.
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Page 9 | Post-Trial Submissions
Before filing a piggyback motion, the movant should contact the law clerk by chambers email or phone to check whether the schedule permits it.
Before filing, the Movant should contact Judge Walker’s law clerk(s) via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov or by phone at 312-603-5432 to determine if the Court’s schedule will allow them to piggy back the motion.
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Page 4 | IV. REGULAR MOTION CALL
Orders for a scheduled Case Management, Motion Presentment, or Status hearing must be emailed to chambers by 4:00 PM on the hearing date.
Parties are to submit all orders via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov by 4:00 PM on the same date as their scheduled Case Management, Motion Presentment, or Status hearing.
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Page 1 | I. ORDERS
Orders for a hearing set by the Court must be emailed to chambers by 9:30 AM the following business day.
Parties are to submit all orders via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov by 9:30 AM the following business day of their hearing set by the Court.
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Page 2 | I. ORDERS
Parties must email routine motions, proposed orders, and relevant courtesy copies to chambers for law-clerk review during normal operating hours.
Routine motions and orders, along with proposed agreed orders will be reviewed by the Court’s law clerks during the Court’s normal hours of operation. Parties shall send all proposed orders and motions, along with all relevant courtesy copies via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov.
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Page 2 | III. ROUTINE MOTIONS / AGREED ORDERS
The court does not provide emergency-motion dates or times by phone.
THE COURT DOES NOT GIVE DATES AND TIMES FOR EMERGENCY MOTIONS VIA PHONE.
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Page 4 | V. EMERGENCY MOTIONS / TEMPORARY RESTRAINING ORDERS (“TRO”)
Parties provide their own interpreters; an indigent party unable to afford one should call chambers to request one at least seven business days before the first trial date.
h. Interpreters: Parties are to provide their own interpreters. If a party is indigent and cannot afford an interpreter, the party should call chambers as soon as possible (at a minimum seven (7) business days before the first scheduled trial date) to request an interpreter.
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Page 9 | Interpreters
Post-trial materials must be submitted via email to the chambers email.
Post-Trial Submissions: Parties are to submit any post-trial materials via email to the chambers email of ccc.chancerycalendar3@cookcountyil.gov.
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Page 9 | Post-Trial Submissions
Parties must provide their own interpreters; indigent parties should call chambers at least 7 business days before trial to request one.
Interpreters: Parties are to provide their own interpreters. If a party is indigent and cannot afford an interpreter, the party should call chambers as soon as possible (at a minimum seven (7) business days before the first scheduled trial date) to request an interpreter.
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Case management conferences occur daily at 9:30 a.m., except weekends and Court holidays.
Case Management Conferences are at 9:30 a.m. daily, excluding weekends and Court holidays during the Court’s Case Management Call.
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Page 2 | II. CASE MANAGEMENT CALL