Court Rules
Judge

Judge Marian E. Perkins

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Circuit Court of Cook County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Motion
15 pgs
Brief
15 pgs
Courtesy CopyCourt-wide
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Citation To Discover Assets

Courtesy copies

  • Email • Seven Court Days Before Presentment

Motion To Appoint Receiver

  • Seven Court Days Before Hearing

Communication

Chambers7 contacts

  • daisy.valladares@cookcountyil.gov
  • ccc.mfmlcalendar62@cookcountyil.gov
  • (312) 603-3914
  • (312) 603-3905
  • (312) 603-5943
  • (312) 603-7546
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  • (312) 603-7545

Other Contacts1 contacts

  • efiling.support@tylertech.com
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Page & Word Limits2 rules

Page Limits

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

Motions and briefs are limited to 15 pages, excluding exhibits, unless the Court grants leave.

No motion or brief submitted to the Court shall exceed fifteen (15) pages, excluding exhibits, without prior leave of the Court.

Motion

15 pages

Page Limits

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

There is a fifteen-page limit on motions and briefs in support of the motions, along with response briefs. Collectively, the motion and brief must fit within the 15-page limit. There is a ten-page limit for Reply Briefs. These page limitations exclude attached pleadings and exhibits.

Summary: Motions and briefs in support/opposition are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs to 10 pages, excluding attached pleadings and exhibits.

Motion

15 pages

Support Brief

15 pages

Opposition Brief

15 pages

Reply Brief

10 pages

Document Format Requirements11 rules

Formatting

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

All briefs must be double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, with 1-inch margins.

All briefs should be double-spaced with twelve-inch point and "Times New Roman" font, with one (1) inch margins.

Typography
Font FamilyTimes New Roman
Size12 pt
Line SpacingDouble
Layout & Binding
Margins
Top:1"
Left:1"
Right:1"
Bottom:1"
Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

All exhibits must be page-numbered and tabbed.

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

Proposed orders must not place the judge's name on a stand-alone page.

The proposed order must not place the judge's name on a stand-alone page.

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

Courtesy copies must not include the law firm's internal file numbers.

Please do not include any "internal" file numbers of the law firm submitting the courtesy copies.

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

Proposed orders must be attached as a separate, clearly labeled PDF in the same courtesy copy email, with multiple proposed orders in one PDF attachment.

Proposed orders must be attached as a separate PDF attachment in the same courtesy copy e-mail and clearly labeled as mentioned above. Multiple proposed orders should also be submitted together in ONE PDF attachment.

Required Format

PDF

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

The body of the courtesy copy email should include a brief description of the case to be heard.

The body of the email should include a brief description of the case to be heard.

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

Attachments to the courtesy copy email must be in PDF form only.

Attachments to the e-mail should be in PDF form only.

Required Format

PDF

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

All such Orders must be submitted in PDF format.

Please submit all such Orders in a PDF format and include a sentence striking any previously set court date, where applicable.

Required Format

PDF

Formatting

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?

The subject line of the e-mail must include only the case number, the case name, and the court date (e.g., 23 CH 01234 State Bank v. Canipsy 5/15/2023). For routine motions, please indicate "off call" instead of the court date.

Summary: Courtesy copy email subject lines must include only the case number, case name, and court date, with 'off call' used for routine motions.

Formatting

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?

A case file name should be labeled as the last two digits of the year, followed by the remaining case number. A space must be included before and after CH. When labeling the documents, be sure to include all five digits.

Summary: Courtesy copy file names must be labeled with the last two digits of the year, a space before and after CH, and all five digits of the case number.

Formatting

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?

All motions must be in ONE Bookmarked/tabbed PDF file with all supporting documents. Each motion must be clearly titled and well-organized. Each bookmark/tab must be clearly titled (e.g., Notice of Motion, Complaint, Service Affidavits, Motion for Default, etc.) and neatly organized. PDFs without bookmarks/tabs should include a table of contents providing page numbers for each referenced pleading submitted to the Court.

Summary: All motions must be submitted in one bookmarked/tabbed PDF with clearly titled bookmarks, or include a table of contents with page numbers if not bookmarked.

Required Format

PDF

Document Filing Requirements25 rules

Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

Except for Petitions to Intervene, a movant must file an Appearance before presenting any motion, including emergency motions.

Except for a Petition to Intervene, no motions, including Emergency Motions, may be presented unless the movant has filed an Appearance electronically with the Clerk of the Circuit Court or in Room 802 of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

All filed and scheduled motions must bear the Clerk's file stamp.

All motions filed and scheduled must bear the file stamp of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

Motions for service by special order of court must be accompanied by an affidavit detailing the investigation into the defendant's whereabouts and why service is impractical.

All motions for service by special order of court pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/2-203.1 shall be accompanied with an affidavit stating the nature and extent of the investigation made to determine the whereabouts of the defendant and the reasons why service is impractical under items (1) AND (2) of subsection (a) of Section 2-203, including a SPECIFIC statement showing that a diligent inquiry as to the location of the individual defendant was made and reasonable efforts to obtain service of process has been unsuccessful.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Chancery-Mortgage Foreclosure Section-Calendar 62-Standing Order entd 07-09-2026 · p. 7
|SecIII. NON-CONTESTED MOTIONS - Motion for Service by Special Order of Court
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

For hearing, movants must deliver copies of the listed documents to the court no later than seven court days prior to presentment.

For hearing, movants must deliver to the court copies of the following documents, no later than seven (7) court days prior to presentment: 1. Notice of Motion(s);

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Chancery-Mortgage Foreclosure Section-Calendar 62-Standing Order entd 07-09-2026 · p. 8
|SecIV. CONTESTED MOTIONS - Motions for Judgment of Foreclosure - B. Hearing
Filing Requirements

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

An off-call motion for voluntary dismissal must state there are no pending cross claims or counter claims, strike future court dates, and be properly filed with the Clerk.

A motion to voluntarily dismiss that is presented "off" call must set forth the following: (1) make an affirmative ===== PAGE 8 ===== statement that there are no pending cross claims or counter claims; (2) strike any future scheduled court dates; and (3) be properly filed with the Clerk of the

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

Plaintiff's attorneys must include with foreclosure and sale motions a printout evidencing a bankruptcy inquiry with the Clerk's Office.

Plaintiff's Attorneys are required to include with Motions for Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale and Motions for Entry of Order Approving Sale and for an Order of Possession, a printout that indicates evidence that the plaintiff's attorney has conducted an inquiry with the Clerk's Office to determine whether the mortgagor has filed a petition for bankruptcy in the U.S District Bankruptcy Court of the Northern District of Illinois – Eastern Division.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

To schedule a motion for presentment, movants must file specified documents with the Clerk, including notice of motion, complaint, signed motions, military service affidavit, affidavit of proof, and attorney's fees affidavit.

To obtain a date for presentment, movants must file, at the time of scheduling the motion, the following documents with the Clerk of the Circuit Court: 1. Notice of Motion(s); 2. Complaint with Mortgage and Note; 3. All motions noticed for presentment (i.e., Motion for Default, Motion for Judgment of Foreclosure, Motion to Appoint Selling Officer, etc.) must be signed by an attorney as required by Supreme Court Rule 147 (with the name readably printed, typed, or stamped to indent the signature); 4. Affidavit of Military Service, with attached U.S. Department of Defense website printout current within six (6) months; 5. A signed affidavit of proof attached to and incorporated by express reference within the motion for default and/or foreclosure; and 6. Affidavit of attorney's fees and costs (attorney's fees sought, in excess of $2,750.00, must be supported by a time and task affidavit).

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Chancery-Mortgage Foreclosure Section-Calendar 62-Standing Order entd 07-09-2026 · p. 8
|SecIV. CONTESTED MOTIONS - Motions for Judgment of Foreclosure - A. Scheduling for Presentment
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

Judgment of foreclosure order must include a provision requiring the movant to mail a copy within 7 days to the mortgagor's last known address.

The judgment of foreclosure order must include a provision requiring that the movant mail a copy of the order within seven (7) days to the last known address of the mortgagor.

Document Type

Judgment Of Foreclosure

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

Personal deficiency judgment requires additional documents including complaint, judgment, affidavit of service, BPO/appraisal, and memorandum of judgment.

If the plaintiff is seeking a personal deficiency judgment, the court requires the following additional documents: 1. Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint, with all exhibits; 2. Judgment of Foreclosure; 3. Affidavit of Service of Process on the defendant, who is claimed to be personally liable; 4. Broker's Price Opinion ("BPO") or Appraisal; 5. Memorandum of Judgment (if any); and 6. Copies of all of these documents, including the "BPO," must be filed with the Clerk of the Court and communicated to the parties.

Document Type

Personal Deficiency Judgment

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

Motions for order of possession must include caption, property type, last inspection date, defendant names, and multi-unit possession scope.

All Motions for Order of Possession and proposed orders must include the following: 1. Complete Caption of the case; 2. Identify the type of property involved (i.e., single-family residence, multi-unit, commercial, etc.); 3. State when the property was last inspected by the movant; 4. Identify the names of all parties personally named as defendants in the complaint; and 5. In the case of a multi-unit property where the purchaser is seeking possession of the building, specify that possession extends only to the building and not individual units.

Document Type

Motion For Order Of Possession

Content & Formatting
Caption
Filing Requirements

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

Motions to appoint a receiver must include specified exhibits, including the complaint with mortgage and note, the proposed receiver's resume, the authorizing provision reference, proof of service, and a proposed order.

**Motions to Appoint a Receiver must include the following exhibits:** 1. The Complaint, with mortgage and note; 2. Resume of the proposed receiver, including his/her rates of compensation 3. Specific reference to the complaint or to the mortgage provision authorizing appointment of a Receiver; 4. Proof of service of either the complaint or the motion on the defendants in the manner required pursuant to Section 15-1706 (d) of the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Act; and 5. Proposed order.

Document Type

Motion To Appoint Receiver

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Exhibit List
Chancery-Mortgage Foreclosure Section-Calendar 62-Standing Order entd 07-09-2026 · p. 11
|SecVI. MOTION TO APPOINT A RECEIVER OR TO PLACE A MORTGAGEE-IN-POSSESSION
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

Emergency motions to stay possession must include the foreclosure judgment date, the possession expiration date, and whether the party previously sought a stay.

Emergency Motion to Stay Possession – This emergency motion must include the date of the entry of the judgment of foreclosure, the possession expiration date, and whether the party previously sought a stay.

Document Type

Emergency Motion To Stay Possession

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

Emergency motions to stay judicial sale must fully inform the court of specified facts and circumstances and attach all relevant documents.

Emergency Motions to Stay Judicial Sale – This emergency motion should fully inform the court of all the relevant facts and circumstances, including the following: (1) the property address; (2) when the case was filed; (3) when the defendants were served; (4) when the foreclosure order was entered; (5) the originally scheduled date of the sale; (6) whether any previous stay orders were entered; and (7) whether the sale will fall outside of the publication date. All documents relevant to the request should be attached to the motion, e.g., short sale contracts, loan modifications.

Document Type

Emergency Motion To Stay Judicial Sale

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

An emergency petition to intervene will only be heard if the petitioner establishes that he or she is a necessary party as defined in the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Act.

Emergency Petition to Intervene – An Emergency Petition to Intervene will only be heard if the petitioner can establish that he/ she is a "necessary" party as defined in the Illinois Mortgage Foreclosure Act.

Document Type

Emergency Petition To Intervene

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Mandatory

An emergency motion to appoint a receiver or mortgagee in possession will only be heard when the verified motion contains factual allegations of an immediate health or safety threat.

Emergency Motion to Appoint Receiver/Mortgagee in Possession – This emergency motion will only be heard when the verified motion contains factual allegations indicating an immediate health or safety threat.

Document Type

Emergency Motion To Appoint Receiver

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

Joint, uncontested, and agreed motions should be identified as such in the title and body of the motion.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

Judge Perkins will sign a transfer order upon presentation of the proper motion to transfer matters to the Law Division.

In order to properly transfer matters to the Law Division, Judge Perkins will sign a transfer order upon presentation of the proper motion.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

Orders must include a sentence striking any previously set court date, where applicable.

Please submit all such Orders in a PDF format and include a sentence striking any previously set court date, where applicable.

Document Type

Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

Agreed Orders may be presented in court or off call only if accompanied by a stipulation signed by all parties or their attorneys.

Agreed Orders may be presented in court or off call, if accompanied by a stipulation and signed by all the parties or their attorneys.

Document Type

Agreed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026Important

The movant must have an appearance on file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court before presenting an emergency motion to the judge's law clerk.

Movant must have an Appearance on file with the Clerk of the Circuit Court before presenting the Emergency Motion to the Judge's Law Clerk.

Document Type

Emergency Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

The caption must include the Plaintiff(s), Defendant(s), and Case No. and Calendar No. and the judge's name

Summary: The caption must include the Plaintiff(s), Defendant(s), Case No., Calendar No., and the judge's name.

Document Type

Motion

Content & Formatting
Caption
Case Number
Judge Name
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Movants must deliver to the court copies of the following documents, no later than seven (7) court days prior to presentment: 1. Notice of Motion with Certificate of Service; 2. Motion for Order to Approve/Confirm Judicial Sale (which must include a description of the property, date of last inspection, and certificate holder's contact information); 3. Motion for Immediate Possession, with vacancy affidavit and photographs that indicate vacancy, if seeking immediate possession; 4. Notice of Sale; ===== PAGE 10 ===== 5. Judicial Selling Officer's Report of Sale and Distribution; 6. Affidavit of Proof of Notice of Sale by Publication, with publications attached; 7. Receipt of Sale; 8. Certificate of Sale; and 9.

Summary: Motion to confirm judicial sale must include specified documents including notice of motion with certificate of service and proposed order.

Document Type

Motion To Confirm Sale

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Service
Proposed Order
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Affidavit, Illinois Supreme Court Rule 113/191 Affidavit; 8. Loss Mitigation Affidavit pursuant to Ill. S. Ct. Rule 114, if applicable. An affidavit will not be required for a consent foreclosure or in a case where the defendant has not filed an appearance with the Clerk of the Circuit

Summary: Affidavit required (Ill. S. Ct. Rule 113/191 and Loss Mitigation Affidavit under Rule 114 if applicable), but not required for consent foreclosure or if defendant has not appeared.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

Counsel for the movant must include the official court surplus request form with the notification.

Summary: Counsel for movant must include the official court surplus request form with the notification.

Document Type

Letter

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?

After obtaining a date from the law clerk, the motion and notice of motion must be filed with the clerk's office.

Summary: After scheduling a date with the law clerk, the motion and notice of motion must be filed with the clerk's office.

Document Type

Motion To Appoint Receiver

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Chancery-Mortgage Foreclosure Section-Calendar 62-Standing Order entd 07-09-2026 · p. 11
|SecVI. MOTION TO APPOINT A RECEIVER OR TO PLACE A MORTGAGEE-IN-POSSESSION

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

All motions must be filed and scheduled for presentment with the Clerk, either in person in Room 802 or electronically.

All motions must be filed and scheduled for presentment with the Clerk of the Circuit Court in Room 802, or electronically with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 2 | Filing and Scheduling Motions in Calendar 62

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Attorneys must provide an Order to the court within 48 hours after an Order has been granted.

Upon the conclusion of a court call, attorneys must provide an Order to the court within 48 hours after an Order has been granted by the court.

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Page 3 | III. COURTESY COPIES

Parties must comply with the discovery, dispositive motion filing, and trial-setting timeline.

The parties shall comply with the above-referenced timeline for discovery, filing of dispositive motions, and setting the case for trial.

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Page 5 | I. DISCOVERY

Movants must deliver required documents to the court at least 7 court days before presentment.

Movants must deliver to the court copies of the following documents, no later than seven (7) court days prior to presentment:

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Page 9 | V. MOTION FOR ORDER TO CONFIRM A JUDICIAL SALE

Disclosure of expert witnesses must be completed no later than 15 months after entry of Order 4331.

Disclosure of expert witnesses is completed no later than | 15 months

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 5 | VI. TIME STANDARDS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE CASES IN ILLINOIS

Mortgage foreclosure cases must be disposed of within three years from the date the case is instituted.

The period set forth for mortgage foreclosure cases is three (3) years from the date of institution of the case.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 5 | VI. TIME STANDARDS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE CASES IN ILLINOIS

Oral discovery must be completed no later than 14 months after entry of Order 4331.

Oral discovery completed no later than | 14 months

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 5 | VI. TIME STANDARDS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE CASES IN ILLINOIS

Expert witness discovery must be completed no later than 17 months after entry of Order 4331.

Expert witness discovery completed no later than | 17 months

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 5 | VI. TIME STANDARDS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE CASES IN ILLINOIS

Written discovery must be completed no later than 8 months after entry of Order 4331.

Written discovery completed no later than | 8 months

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 5 | VI. TIME STANDARDS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE CASES IN ILLINOIS

All discovery must be completed and all final dispositive motions filed no later than 20 months after entry of Order 4331.

All discovery completed and all final dispositive motions filed no later than | 20 months

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 5 | VI. TIME STANDARDS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE CASES IN ILLINOIS

The case must be set for trial no later than 24 months after entry of Order 4331.

Set for trial no later than | 24 months

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 5 | VI. TIME STANDARDS FOR THE DISPOSITION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE CASES IN ILLINOIS

Transfer requests will not be entertained or entered off call.

Transfer requests will not be entertained or entered "off call."

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 6 | Citation to Discover Assets

The Court may modify the discovery timeline for good cause, on its own motion or a party's motion.

The Court retains the authority to modify this order, for "good cause," on its own motion or by a motion of a party, where appropriate.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 5 | I. DISCOVERY

The Court may strike a case from the case management call and enter a separate discovery timeline order.

Any matter coming before the Court for a case management conference pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 218, where the Court is fully advised in the premises, the Court may strike the case from the case management call ("4331") and, by separate order of the Court, enter a timeline for discovery order.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 5 | I. DISCOVERY

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Proper notice of the hearing must be sent to all parties of record.

proper notice of the hearing must be sent to all parties of record

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Page 6 | Citation to Discover Assets

Proof of service by publication must include a sworn affidavit and comply strictly with Cook County Circuit Rule 7.3.

Proof of service by publication must be accompanied by a sworn affidavit. Service by publication must be in strict compliance with the Cook County Circuit Rule 7.3.

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Page 7 | III. NON-CONTESTED MOTIONS - Service by Publication Affidavit

Counsel for movant must notify mortgagor by letter of surplus and procedures to obtain funds.

counsel for the movant shall notify the mortgagor, by letter, of the surplus, specifying that the funds may be obtained by petition and notifying the mortgagor as to the procedures for doing so.

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Page 10 | V. MOTION FOR ORDER TO CONFIRM A JUDICIAL SALE

Movant must mail a copy of the order to the mortgagor's last known address within 7 days.

The movant shall mail a copy of the order within seven (7) days to the last known address of the mortgagor.

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Page 10 | V. MOTION FOR ORDER TO CONFIRM A JUDICIAL SALE

No notice of motion should be sent to any opposing party until the motion has been cleared for placement on the judge's emergency call.

No Notice of Motion should be sent to any opposing party until the motion has been cleared for placement on the judge's emergency call.

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Page 12 | VII. EMERGENCY MOTIONS

Notice must be given in accordance with the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure.

Notice must be given in accordance with the Illinois Code of Civil Procedure.

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Page 11 | VI. MOTION TO APPOINT A RECEIVER OR TO PLACE A MORTGAGEE-IN-POSSESSION

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Movants must deliver courtesy copies of all hearing documents to the court by email no later than seven court days before presentment, except for emergency motions.

Movants must supply the court with copies of all documents relevant to the hearing, including pleadings. Except for emergency motions, the documents must be delivered to the court no later than seven (7) court days, prior to the scheduled date of presentment. Courtesy copies are to be delivered electronically via e-mail to ccc.mfmlcalendar62@cookcountyil.gov.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | III. COURTESY COPIES

The movant must submit courtesy copies seven court days in advance of the hearing date.

The movant must submit courtesy copies seven (7) court days in advance of the hearing date.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 11 | VI. MOTION TO APPOINT A RECEIVER OR TO PLACE A MORTGAGEE-IN-POSSESSION

Courtesy copies should be provided to the court for citations to discover assets.

Courtesy copies should be provided to the court.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 6 | Citation to Discover Assets

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

When no appearance or answer has been filed by a non-movant mortgagor, specified uncontested motions may be scheduled for presentment on the 9:30 a.m. Default Call.

If no court appearance or answer to the complaint has been filed by a non-movant mortgagor, the following motions may be scheduled for presentment on the court's 9:30 a.m. Default Call: - To Amend Complaint; - To strike a case management date; - To Substitute Parties or Attorneys; - To Add or Dismiss a Party; - For entry of an order of default judgment of foreclosure and sale; - To shorten the redemption period, with a sworn affidavit of vacant or abandoned property; - To prove up the lien of a junior lien holder; - To amend the judgment of foreclosure and sale; - To appoint a judicial selling officer; - For an Order Approving Sale and for Order of Possession.

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Page 7 | III. NON-CONTESTED MOTIONS - Default Call

When no appearance, answer, or motion has been filed by any mortgagor, specified motions may be delivered to the court off call at any time with proposed orders.

If no court appearance, answer to the complaint, or other motion has been filed by any mortgagor, the following motions may be delivered to the court at any time with proposed orders for entry: - Agreed Continuances; - Motion for Voluntary Dismissal*; - Motion to Substitute Attorney; - Petitions for Special Representative Fees; and - Motions for Substitution of Judge as a Matter-of-Right.

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Page 7 | III. NON-CONTESTED MOTIONS - Off-Call Motions

Piggybacking a motion onto a previously scheduled court date requires prior leave of court, which may be requested in court or by emailing chambers seven days in advance; certain motions may be piggybacked, but not on case management conference calls or Motions to Appoint Receiver.

“Piggybacking” a motion onto a previously scheduled court date in the same case is only allowed with prior leave of court. Parties may request leave to piggyback a motion while in court for a hearing or by emailing the Judge’s chamber staff seven (7) days in advance of the requested date. Generally, Motions to Substitute a Party or Motions to Substitute an Attorney, Motions to Withdraw as Counsel, and Motions for Extension of Time may be piggybacked onto existing motion dates. No piggybacking is permitted on the case management conference call or Motions to Appoint Receiver

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 8 | III. NON-CONTESTED MOTIONS - Piggy Backing Motions

Chambers Communication Rules

Motions to appoint a receiver or mortgagee in possession must be scheduled with the Judicial Law Clerk by phone at (312) 603-3914.

Pursuant to Chancery Division General Administration Order No. 2014-01, Motions to Appoint a Receiver or Mortgagee in Possession must be scheduled with the Judicial Law Clerk via phone at (312) 603-3914.

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Page 11 | VI. MOTION TO APPOINT A RECEIVER OR TO PLACE A MORTGAGEE-IN-POSSESSION

Notify the judicial law clerk if a fully briefed matter is resolved and will not be heard.

As a courtesy to the Court, please contact Erica Thomas, the Court's judicial law clerk, via email at ccc.mfmlcalendar62@cookcountyil.gov or at (312) 603-3905, if any fully briefed matter has been resolved and will not be heard.

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Page 2 | II. COURTESY COMMUNICATION TO THE COURT'S JUDICIAL CHAMBER

Contact the judicial law clerk for legal matters or procedural concerns.

For legal matters or procedural concerns, please contact Erica Thomas, the Court's judicial law clerk. Erica Thomas can be reached at ccc.mfmlcalendar62@cookcountyil.gov or via telephone at (312) 603-3905.

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Page 2 | II. COURTESY COMMUNICATION TO THE COURT'S JUDICIAL CHAMBER

A copy of the proposed emergency motion must be emailed to Calendar 62 by 4:00 p.m. the day before the desired presentment date.

A copy of the proposed Emergency Motion must be emailed to Calendar 62 email by 4:00 p.m. the day before the desired date of presentment.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 11 | VII. EMERGENCY MOTIONS

Contact the administrative assistant for administrative concerns and order status follow-up.

For administrative concerns and follow-up on the status of entered court orders, please contact Daisy Valladares, the Court's administrative assistant. Daisy Valladares can be reached at daisy.valladares@cookcountyil.gov or via telephone at (312) 603-3914.

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Page 2 | II. COURTESY COMMUNICATION TO THE COURT'S JUDICIAL CHAMBER

A hearing date for citations to discover assets may be obtained from the Clerk's Office in Room #802.

A hearing date may be obtained from the Clerk's Office in Room #802

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Page 6 | Citation to Discover Assets

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

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  • 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
    Phone to chambers
    Phone
    (312) 603-5943

    Judge Daniel R. Degnan's chambers phone number is (312) 603-5943.

Filing Timing

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  • 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

    Guardianship agreed order requests must be filed and submitted 2-5 business days prior to the scheduled court date.

  • Deadline
    2 business days

    Guardians must email annual reports and guardian training certificates in PDF format, one email per case, 2-5 business days prior to assigned court date.

Filing Requirements

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  • 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

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  • 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

    Attorneys must e-file a verified status report via Odyssey system before submitting decedent's estate agreed order requests.

  • Attorneys must maintain accurate email address in Odyssey e-filing system and be filed as attorney of record to receive entered orders via email.

About Judge Marian E. Perkins

Judge Marian E. Perkins is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County. They preside in the Chancery Division's Mortgage Foreclosure Section, Calendar 62.

The published document is a standing order for the Chancery Division's Mortgage Foreclosure Section, Calendar 62, entered July 9, 2026, outlining courtroom procedures for that calendar.

Common questions about Judge Marian E. Perkins's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Marian E. Perkins?

Details: delivery seven court days before presentment, by email. Movants must deliver courtesy copies of all hearing documents to the court by email no later than seven court days before presentment, except for emergency motions.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. COURTESY COPIES

Does Judge Marian E. Perkins require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Yes. A pre-motion letter is required for substitute party, substitute attorney, withdraw counsel, and extension of time. Piggybacking a motion onto a previously scheduled court date requires prior leave of court, which may be requested in court or by emailing chambers seven days in advance; certain motions may be piggybacked, but not on case management conference calls or Motions to Appoint Receiver.

View ruleSource: page 8, section III. NON-CONTESTED MOTIONS - Piggy Backing Motions

What page or word limits apply to motion before Judge Marian E. Perkins?

Judge Marian E. Perkins' rule states these limits: 15 pages. Excludes exhibits. Motions and briefs are limited to 15 pages, excluding exhibits, unless the Court grants leave.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Filing and Scheduling Motions in Calendar 62

What page or word limits apply to brief before Judge Marian E. Perkins?

Judge Marian E. Perkins' rule states these limits: 15 pages; 15 pages; 15 pages; 10 pages. Excludes exhibits and attachments. Motions and briefs in support/opposition are limited to 15 pages; reply briefs to 10 pages, excluding attached pleadings and exhibits.

View ruleSource: page 9, section C. Briefs

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Marian E. Perkins?

Judge Marian E. Perkins' formatting rule includes times new roman font, 12 point type, double spacing and margins top 1 inches, bottom 1 inches, left 1 inches, right 1 inches. All briefs must be double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman, with 1-inch margins.

View ruleSource: page 9, section C. Briefs

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Marian E. Perkins?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. All filed and scheduled motions must bear the Clerk's file stamp.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Filing and Scheduling Motions in Calendar 62

What must be included with motion to confirm sale filings before Judge Marian E. Perkins?

The rule requires proposed order and certificate of service. Motion to confirm judicial sale must include specified documents including notice of motion with certificate of service and proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 9, section V. MOTION FOR ORDER TO CONFIRM A JUDICIAL SALE

How may parties contact Judge Marian E. Perkins' chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Marian E. Perkins' clerk. A copy of the proposed emergency motion must be emailed to Calendar 62 by 4:00 p.m. the day before the desired presentment date.

View ruleSource: page 11, section VII. EMERGENCY MOTIONS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Marian E. Perkins?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. All motions must be filed and scheduled for presentment with the Clerk, either in person in Room 802 or electronically.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Filing and Scheduling Motions in Calendar 62

What filing deadlines does Judge Marian E. Perkins set?

Attorneys must provide an Order to the court within 48 hours after an Order has been granted.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. COURTESY COPIES

What rule applies to serving all parties before Judge Marian E. Perkins?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Proper notice of the hearing must be sent to all parties of record.

View ruleSource: page 6, section Citation to Discover Assets
Complete rules summary for Judge Marian E. Perkins

All motions must be filed and scheduled for presentment with the Clerk, either in person in Room 802 or electronically.

All filed and scheduled motions must bear the Clerk's file stamp.

Motions and briefs are limited to 15 pages, excluding exhibits, unless the Court grants leave.

Except for Petitions to Intervene, a movant must file an Appearance before presenting any motion, including emergency motions.

Contact the administrative assistant for administrative concerns and order status follow-up.

Contact the judicial law clerk for legal matters or procedural concerns.

Attachments to the courtesy copy email must be in PDF form only.

Notify the judicial law clerk if a fully briefed matter is resolved and will not be heard.

Movants must deliver courtesy copies of all hearing documents to the court by email no later than seven court days before presentment, except for emergency motions.

Courtesy copy file names must be labeled with the last two digits of the year, a space before and after CH, and all five digits of the case number.

Courtesy copies must not include the law firm's internal file numbers.

Proposed orders must not place the judge's name on a stand-alone page.

Courtesy copy email subject lines must include only the case number, case name, and court date, with 'off call' used for routine motions.

The body of the courtesy copy email should include a brief description of the case to be heard.

All motions must be submitted in one bookmarked/tabbed PDF with clearly titled bookmarks, or include a table of contents with page numbers if not bookmarked.

Proposed orders must be attached as a separate, clearly labeled PDF in the same courtesy copy email, with multiple proposed orders in one PDF attachment.

Attorneys must provide an Order to the court within 48 hours after an Order has been granted.

Mortgage foreclosure cases must be disposed of within three years from the date the case is instituted.

Written discovery must be completed no later than 8 months after entry of Order 4331.

Oral discovery must be completed no later than 14 months after entry of Order 4331.

Judge Perkins will sign a transfer order upon presentation of the proper motion to transfer matters to the Law Division.

Disclosure of expert witnesses must be completed no later than 15 months after entry of Order 4331.

Expert witness discovery must be completed no later than 17 months after entry of Order 4331.

All discovery must be completed and all final dispositive motions filed no later than 20 months after entry of Order 4331.

The case must be set for trial no later than 24 months after entry of Order 4331.

The Court may strike a case from the case management call and enter a separate discovery timeline order.

Parties must comply with the discovery, dispositive motion filing, and trial-setting timeline.

The Court may modify the discovery timeline for good cause, on its own motion or a party's motion.

A hearing date for citations to discover assets may be obtained from the Clerk's Office in Room #802.

Proper notice of the hearing must be sent to all parties of record.

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