Judge Pamela Saindon
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Fee Petition
- 1 copy • Upon Filing
Motion
- Upon Filing
Motion, Pleading, Brief, Exhibits
- Two Business Days Before Hearing
Courtesy copies
Court-wideCommunication
Clerk31 contacts
- tlhudson@cookcountycourt.com
- probatecrt1807orders@cookcountycourt.com
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- probatecrt1814aorders@cookcountycourt.com
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- probatecrt1804orders@cookcountycourt.com
- probatecrt1811orders@cookcountycourt.com
- probatecrt1801orders@cookcountycourt.com
- 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
Chambers4 contacts
- brein.brown@cookcountyil.gov
- (312) 603-5943
- (312) 603-7546
- (312) 603-7545
Other Contacts1 contacts
- efiling.support@tylertech.com
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
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Must contain the word "Emergency" in the heading, and per Cook County Rule 13.4 (a)(ii)b: Provide "[f]acts identifying the nature of the sudden or unforeseen circumstances which give rise to the emergency and the reason why the matter should take precedence shall be stated with particularity in an affidavit or verification in support of the emergency motion."
Summary: Emergency motions must have 'Emergency' in the heading and include an affidavit or verification stating with particularity the sudden or unforeseen circumstances and why precedence is needed.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
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The petition must comply the Illinois Sup. Ct. Rule 299, General Order no. 26, 750 ILCS 5/508, Judge Balanoff’s Admin. Order 21-1.
Summary: Fee petitions must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 299, General Order No. 26, 750 ILCS 5/508, and Judge Balanoff's Administrative Order 21-1.
Document Type
Fee Petition
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The motion must state, with particularity, the supporting facts and legal authority upon which all arguments are based, with a copy of all such relevant legal authority attached.
Summary: Motions must include particularized supporting facts and legal authority, with copies of the cited legal authority attached.
Document Type
Motion
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Bar attorneys are required to prepare all proposed orders, including continuance orders, orders on motions, and fee petition orders and upload them into Sharepoint.
Summary: Bar attorneys must prepare all proposed orders (continuance, motion, and fee petition orders) and upload them into Sharepoint.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Proposed orders for prove-ups must be emailed to the Judge no later than one day before the hearing.
All proposed orders for prove-ups must be provided to the Judge via email no later than a day before the matter is heard.
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Written reports, evaluations, and assessments offered into evidence must be uploaded into the Proposed Exhibits folder on Sharepoint for the hearing date or may be stricken.
Written reports/evaluations/assessments offered into evidence shall be tendered to all parties and the court at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing date and uploaded into the Proposed Exhibits folder on Sharepoint for the date the matter will be heard or they may be stricken.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Notice and service of motions must comply with Illinois statutes, Supreme Court Rules, and Cook County Circuit Court Rules.
Notice and manner of service should comply with Illinois Code of Civil Procedure, Supreme Court Rules, and Cook County Circuit Court Rules.
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Foster parents must be given notice of any hearing that may change the custody or status of the minor, as required by the Juvenile Court Act.
As provided in the Juvenile Court Act, foster parents shall be given notice of any hearing wherein the custody or status of the minor maybe changed.
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Written reports, evaluations, and assessments offered into evidence must be tendered to all parties and the court at least 48 hours before the hearing or they may be stricken.
Written reports/evaluations/assessments offered into evidence shall be tendered to all parties and the court at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled hearing date and uploaded into the Proposed Exhibits folder on Sharepoint for the date the matter will be heard or they may be stricken.
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The attorney presenting a fee petition must notify the Office of the State's Attorney and provide at least one courtesy copy to the Court Coordinator for the court.
The attorney presenting the petition must notice the Office of the State's Attorney with at least one courtesy copy to the Court Coordinator who will provide it to the court.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of motions must be uploaded into Sharepoint for the scheduled hearing date.
Courtesy copies of motions must be uploaded in Sharepoint for the date the motion will be heard.
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When a motion is continued, it must be re-uploaded into Sharepoint for the new future date.
If a motion is continued to a future date, the motion must be uploaded into Sharepoint for the future date.
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The movant must deliver courtesy copies of motion papers to the Court Coordinator at least two business days before a contested hearing.
The movant must tender courtesy copies of the motion or pleading with responsive briefs, pleadings and exhibits to the Court Coordinator at least TWO (2) business days before a contested matter is set to be heard.
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At least one courtesy copy of the fee petition must be given to the Court Coordinator for the court.
The attorney presenting the fee petition must notice the Office of the State's Attorney with at least one courtesy copy to the Court Coordinator who will provide it to the court.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Emergency motions must be filed and scheduled with the Court Coordinator for Calendar 14N.
Must be filed and scheduled with the Court Coordinator for Cal. 14N
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Chambers Communication Rules
Motions must be scheduled with the Court Coordinator unless they will be presented at an already scheduled time.
Please contact the Court Coordinator to schedule a motion date/time unless the motion is being presented at an already scheduled time.
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