Judge Jennifer J. Payne
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Motion, Pleading, Brief, Exhibits
- 2 copies • At Least 2 Business Days Before Hearing
Courtesy copies
Court-wideCommunication
Clerk28 contacts
- perry.gold@cookcountyil.gov
- (312) 433-7811
- tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com
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- joseph.fleming@cookcountyil.gov
- beanaele@cookcountycourt.com
- snadams@cookcountycourt.com
- dwhensel@cookcountycourt.com
- probatedivservices@cookcountycourt.com
- efilehelp@cookcountycourt.com
- jlmckay@cookcountycourt.com
- probate.divatty@cookcountyil.gov
- (312) 603-5694
- (312) 603-2486
- (312) 603-5025
- (312) 603-6878
- (312) 603-2591
- (312) 603-7229
- (312) 603-3784, (312) 603-5647
- (312) 603-6558
- (312) 603-5157
- (312) 603-5647
Chambers25 contacts
- daniel.degnan@cookcountyil.gov
- carolyn.gallagher@cookcountyil.gov
- probatecrt1807orders@cookcountycourt.com
- daniel.tiernan2@cookcountyil.gov
- probatecrt1803orders@cookcountycourt.com
- kent.delgado@cookcountyil.gov
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- jamieg.dickler@cookcountyil.gov
- probatecrt1806orders@cookcountycourt.com
- aicha.maccarthy@cookcountyil.gov
- terrence.mcguire@cookcountyil.gov
- jesse.outlaw@cookcountyil.gov
- stephanie.miller@cookcountyil.gov
- stephanie.miller@cookcountycourt.com
- daniel.malone@cookcountyil.gov
- probatedivorders@cookcountycourt.com
- amee.alonso@cookcountyil.gov
- susan.kennedy-sullivan@cookcountyil.gov
- james.murphy2@cookcountyil.gov
- james.murphy2@cookcountycourt.com
- barry.goldberg@cookcountyil.gov
- barry.goldberg@cookcountycourt.com
- (312) 603-5943
- (312) 603-7546
- (312) 603-7545
Other Contacts1 contacts
- efiling.support@tylertech.com
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory
Emergency motions must contain the word 'Emergency' in the heading and state the facts giving rise to the emergency.
Emergency motions should contain the word "Emergency" in the heading, and facts giving rise to the nature of the emergency should be stated in the motion.
Document Type
Motion
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Notice and manner of service must comply with Supreme Court Rule 11 and Circuit Court Rule 2.
Notice and manner of service should comply with Supreme Court Rule 11 and Circuit Court Rule 2.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
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Filing Fees and Waivers
Fee petitions must be scheduled for 9:00 a.m. or when the case is already set, and must comply with CP Division Administrative Order 21-1 and SCR 299.
Fee petitions should be scheduled for 9:00 a.m. or at a time when the case is already set to be heard, and they should comply with CP Division Administrative Order 21-1 and SCR 299.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
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A fee petition is granted without formal presentment if the ASA does not object and the court approves it upon review.
If there is no objection by the ASA and if the court, upon review, approves the petition then it will be granted without formal presentment.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
The moving party must tender two courtesy copies of the motion or pleading and responsive briefs, pleadings, and exhibits to the court coordinator at least two business days before a contested matter is heard.
At least TWO (2) business days before a contested matter is set to be heard, the moving party should tender courtesy copies of the motion or pleading along with responsive briefs, pleadings, and uncontested exhibits to the court coordinator.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The court will first determine whether an emergency exists, then hear the motion at the earliest available time.
When such motions are presented, the court will first determine whether an emergency exists and, if so, then will hear the motion at the earliest time available.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
Witnesses testifying must turn on their video and be seated in a private, quiet location.
Anyone testifying is expected to turn on their video and is expected to be seated in a private and quiet location.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Zoom names and video capability
Participants must post their job title and name (or job title and case name) in Zoom or they may be left in the waiting room when the case is called.
Please post your job title and name in Zoom (i.e. "CW Amy Smith" for caseworkers), or job title and case name (i.e. "CW Morales case") otherwise you may be left in the Zoom waiting room when the case is called.
Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Civil cases
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Motions must be scheduled with the court coordinator unless presented at an already scheduled time.
Please contact the court coordinator to schedule a motion date/time unless the motion is presented at an already scheduled time.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
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