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Judge Matthew J. Carmody

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Circuit Court of Cook County

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Chambers4 contacts

  • d5crt205orders@cookcountycourt.com
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Document Filing Requirements4 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Plaintiff Attorneys: All proposed court Orders for the consumer debt and post-judgment call must be submitted on the Friday before the Monday case call via email to D5crt205Orders@cookcountycourt.com Failure to submit an order to the Clerk's email may result in the case being stricken from the call, regardless of the appearance in court by the plaintiff attorney. Cases that do not have submitted court orders and no attorney present in court will be Dismissed for Want of Prosecution.

Summary: Plaintiff attorneys must submit proposed orders by email on the Friday before the Monday case call; failure may result in the case being stricken or dismissed for want of prosecution.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Municipal District 5-Courtroom 205-Judge Carmody-Standing Order-eff 04-01-2026 · Apr 2026 · p. 1|SecI. CREDIT COLLECTION CALL ------- MONDAY CALENDAR ONLY
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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203.1 Motions for Alternative Service shall be filed with an affidavit stating the nature and extent of the investigation made to determine the residence or location of the defendant, the due diligence and inquiry made to date. Any order granting service by posting must contain the following language: "The posting of the summons, complaint and a copy this Court Order must be on the front door of the residence of the defendant. Posting on common entrances, front gates, mailbox, etc. to multi-unit buildings will not be accepted by the court for jurisdiction purposes."

Summary: Motions for alternative service must include an affidavit of investigation; orders granting service by posting must contain specific language requiring posting on the defendant's front door.

Document Type

Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Municipal District 5-Courtroom 205-Judge Carmody-Standing Order-eff 04-01-2026 · Apr 2026 · p. 2|SecI. CREDIT COLLECTION CALL ------- MONDAY CALENDAR ONLY
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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When a defendant fails to attend court on the expedited case management date, the case will be set for default judgment prove-up on a Monday at 10:30 a.m. The proposed order for prove-up shall set a date on the FIFTH (5th) MONDAY after default or on any Monday thereafter at 10:30 a.m.

Summary: If a defendant fails to appear on the expedited case management date, the case is set for default judgment prove-up; the proposed order must set the prove-up date on the fifth Monday after default or any Monday thereafter at 10:30 a.m.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Municipal District 5-Courtroom 205-Judge Carmody-Standing Order-eff 04-01-2026 · Apr 2026 · p. 2|SecI. CREDIT COLLECTION CALL ------- MONDAY CALENDAR ONLY
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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Attorneys. All documents filed or served in any cause by an attorney upon another party shall bear the attorney’s name, business address, e-mail address, and telephone number. The attorney must designate a primary e-mail address and may designate no more than two secondary e-mail addresses. Documents filed, including complaints, motions and orders that violate Supreme Court Rule 131(d)(1) may be stricken.

Summary: All documents filed or served by an attorney must include the attorney's name, business address, e-mail address, and telephone number, with one primary e-mail and up to two secondary e-mails designated; non-compliant documents may be stricken.

Document Type

All Documents

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Municipal District 5-Courtroom 205-Judge Carmody-Standing Order-eff 04-01-2026 · Apr 2026 · p. 5|SecX. APPLICABLE RULES & STATUTES – STRICT COMPLIANCE REQUIRED

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Motions to expedite must be filed on Odyssey using the specified filing code and motion type, which generates a court date; motions not filed per these requirements are struck from the call.

When filing a motion to expedite, the plaintiff shall select the filing code: MOTION FOR EXPEDITED CASE MANAGEMENT and motion type; CONSUMER DEBT-EXPEDITED CASE MANAGEMENT HEARING on Odyssey. This selection will generate a court date in courtroom 205 at 10:30 a.m. on the first available Monday that has not reached the maximum caseload permitted by GAO 2025-08. Expedited case management motions that are not filed according to these requirements shall be struck from the call with the original case management date to stand.

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Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Motions to expedite may not be filed earlier than 31 days after service of process on all named defendants and filing of the service of process affidavit.

All motions to expedite and advance from the initial case management date shall be filed no earlier than 31 days after the service of process is effectuated on ALL named defendants and the service of process affidavit is filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court.

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

Defendants must be given notice of the expedited motion and court date with accurate Zoom and ERP information, regardless of whether they have filed an appearance.

Regardless of whether or not a defendant has filed an Appearance, defendants shall be given notice of the expedited motion and court date, with accurate Zoom information and ERP information, pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11(b)(4); Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i), and GAO 2025-08 with Code Section 5/1-109 certification.

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Chambers Communication Rules

All proposed court orders must be emailed to the courtroom orders email address.

ALL ORDERS MUST BE EMAILED TO: D5CRT205ORDERS@COOKCOUNTYCOURT.COM

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The courtroom email may only be used to deliver proposed court orders, not for substantive case communication with the Judge or Court staff.

The courtroom email is to be used solely for delivery of proposed court orders. It is not for communication with the Judge or Court staff on the substance of your case or any other topic besides court orders. Do not expect responses to communications other than responses concerning proposed court orders sent in after appearing on the Court's scheduled call.

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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.

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About Judge Matthew J. Carmody

Matthew J. Carmody is a judge in the Circuit Court of Cook County, serving in Municipal District 5, Courtroom 205. The Circuit Court of Cook County is the trial court for Chicago and suburban Cook County.

Judge Carmody's published procedures include a standing order for Courtroom 205 in Municipal District 5, effective April 1, 2026.

Common questions about Judge Matthew J. Carmody's rules

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Matthew J. Carmody?

The rule requires proposed order. Plaintiff attorneys must submit proposed orders by email on the Friday before the Monday case call; failure may result in the case being stricken or dismissed for want of prosecution.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. CREDIT COLLECTION CALL ------- MONDAY CALENDAR ONLY

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Matthew J. Carmody?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Motions for alternative service must include an affidavit of investigation; orders granting service by posting must contain specific language requiring posting on the defendant's front door.

View ruleSource: page 2, section I. CREDIT COLLECTION CALL ------- MONDAY CALENDAR ONLY

How may parties contact Judge Matthew J. Carmody's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Matthew J. Carmody's chambers. The rule lists email D5CRT205ORDERS@COOKCOUNTYCOURT.COM. All proposed court orders must be emailed to the courtroom orders email address.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. CREDIT COLLECTION CALL ------- MONDAY CALENDAR ONLY

Is electronic filing required before Judge Matthew J. Carmody?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions to expedite must be filed on Odyssey using the specified filing code and motion type, which generates a court date; motions not filed per these requirements are struck from the call.

View ruleSource: page 2, section I. CREDIT COLLECTION CALL ------- MONDAY CALENDAR ONLY

What filing deadlines does Judge Matthew J. Carmody set?

Motions to expedite may not be filed earlier than 31 days after service of process on all named defendants and filing of the service of process affidavit.

View ruleSource: page 2, section I. CREDIT COLLECTION CALL ------- MONDAY CALENDAR ONLY

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge Matthew J. Carmody?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. Defendants must be given notice of the expedited motion and court date with accurate Zoom and ERP information, regardless of whether they have filed an appearance.

View ruleSource: page 2, section I. CREDIT COLLECTION CALL ------- MONDAY CALENDAR ONLY
Complete rules summary for Judge Matthew J. Carmody

All proposed court orders must be emailed to the courtroom orders email address.

Plaintiff attorneys must submit proposed orders by email on the Friday before the Monday case call; failure may result in the case being stricken or dismissed for want of prosecution.

The courtroom email may only be used to deliver proposed court orders, not for substantive case communication with the Judge or Court staff.

Motions to expedite may not be filed earlier than 31 days after service of process on all named defendants and filing of the service of process affidavit.

Motions to expedite must be filed on Odyssey using the specified filing code and motion type, which generates a court date; motions not filed per these requirements are struck from the call.

Defendants must be given notice of the expedited motion and court date with accurate Zoom and ERP information, regardless of whether they have filed an appearance.

If a defendant fails to appear on the expedited case management date, the case is set for default judgment prove-up; the proposed order must set the prove-up date on the fifth Monday after default or any Monday thereafter at 10:30 a.m.

Motions for alternative service must include an affidavit of investigation; orders granting service by posting must contain specific language requiring posting on the defendant's front door.

All documents filed or served by an attorney must include the attorney's name, business address, e-mail address, and telephone number, with one primary e-mail and up to two secondary e-mails designated; non-compliant documents may be stricken.

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