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Judge Sophia Atcherson

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Circuit Court of Cook County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

Courtesy CopyCourt-wide
20 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

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Communication

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Chambers4 contacts

  • sophia.atcherson2@cookcountyil.gov
  • (312) 603-5943
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Other Contacts1 contacts

  • efiling.support@tylertech.com
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Document Filing Requirements2 rules

Filing RequirementsCriminal cases

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

The Motion for Relief must be in writing and comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 604(h).

The Motion for Relief must be in writing and comply with the requirements of Illinois Supreme Court Rule 604(h).

Document Type

Motion For Relief

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Criminal - Courtroom 205 - Judge Atcherson - Standing Order (July 18, 2024) 0 · Jul 2024 · p. 1|SecMOTION FOR RELIEF
Filing RequirementsCriminal cases

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

Specific documents are required as courtesy copies prior to any hearing on a Motion for Relief.

The following are required as courtesy copies prior to any hearing on a Motion for Relief: 1. Petitioner's Motion for Relief 2. State's Petition to Deny Pretrial Release, if applicable ===== PAGE 2 ===== 3. Court's Order After Detention Hearing or Order for Conditions of Release from first appearance hearing 4. Transcript of proceedings at first appearance hearing 5. Any and all materials the defense intends to submit or rely upon at the Motion

Document Type

Courtesy Copy

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Criminal - Courtroom 205 - Judge Atcherson - Standing Order (July 18, 2024) 0 · Jul 2024 · p. 1|SecCOURTESY COPIES

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Motions for Relief must be filed with the Clerk's Main Office or electronically through the Clerk's eFile system with acceptance acknowledged.

Motions for Relief from Orders entered under 110-5, 110-6, and 110-6.1 must be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County's Main Office on the 5th Floor of the Administrative Building, or electronically through the Clerk's eFile system with acceptance (not just receipt) acknowledged, prior to presentation in court, and the parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11, and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i), regarding notice.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases

Page 1 | MOTION FOR RELIEF

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Motions for Relief must be filed prior to presentation in court, with electronic filings deemed filed upon acceptance rather than receipt.

Motions for Relief from Orders entered under 110-5, 110-6, and 110-6.1 must be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County's Main Office on the 5th Floor of the Administrative Building, or electronically through the Clerk's eFile system with acceptance (not just receipt) acknowledged, prior to presentation in court, and the parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11, and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i), regarding notice.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Criminal cases

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Service and Proof of Service Rules

Parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11 and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i) regarding notice.

Motions for Relief from Orders entered under 110-5, 110-6, and 110-6.1 must be filed with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County's Main Office on the 5th Floor of the Administrative Building, or electronically through the Clerk's eFile system with acceptance (not just receipt) acknowledged, prior to presentation in court, and the parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11, and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i), regarding notice.

Checked against the court's document on Sep 21, 2026 · Criminal cases

Page 1 | MOTION FOR RELIEF

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Courtesy copies of any documents or filings must be delivered to the Court at least three business days before presentment; non-compliance may result in the matter being struck and reset.

In addition to the filing requirements outlined above, and unless otherwise ordered by this Court, courtesy copies of any documents or filings shall be delivered to the Court at least three (3) business days before the presentment. If the movant fails to comply with this rule, the court may strike and reset the matter at the Court's discretion.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases

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Chambers Communication Rules

Courtesy copies may be emailed to Judge Atcherson or hand-delivered to Courtroom 205.

Courtesy copies should be emailed as an electronic copy to Judge Atcherson at sophia.atcherson2@cookcountyil.gov, or hand-delivered as a hard copy to Courtroom 205, or wherever Judge Atcherson is sitting.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases

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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 Sophia Atcherson

Sophia Atcherson is a judge on the Circuit Court of Cook County, the Illinois trial court serving Chicago and suburban Cook County, and presides over criminal matters in Courtroom 205.

Practitioners will find a standing order for criminal cases in Courtroom 205, dated July 18, 2024.

Common questions about Judge Sophia Atcherson's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Sophia Atcherson?

Details: by email. Courtesy copies of any documents or filings must be delivered to the Court at least three business days before presentment; non-compliance may result in the matter being struck and reset.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES

What must be included with motion for relief filings before Judge Sophia Atcherson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The Motion for Relief must be in writing and comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 604(h).

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION FOR RELIEF

What must be included with courtesy copy filings before Judge Sophia Atcherson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Specific documents are required as courtesy copies prior to any hearing on a Motion for Relief.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES

How may parties contact Judge Sophia Atcherson's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Sophia Atcherson's chambers. The rule lists email sophia.atcherson2@cookcountyil.gov. Courtesy copies may be emailed to Judge Atcherson or hand-delivered to Courtroom 205.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURTESY COPIES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Sophia Atcherson?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. Motions for Relief must be filed with the Clerk's Main Office or electronically through the Clerk's eFile system with acceptance acknowledged.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION FOR RELIEF

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Sophia Atcherson?

The rule states that filing is treated as on acceptance. Motions for Relief must be filed prior to presentation in court, with electronic filings deemed filed upon acceptance rather than receipt.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION FOR RELIEF

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Sophia Atcherson?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11 and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i) regarding notice.

View ruleSource: page 1, section MOTION FOR RELIEF
Complete rules summary for Judge Sophia Atcherson

Motions for Relief must be filed with the Clerk's Main Office or electronically through the Clerk's eFile system with acceptance acknowledged.

Motions for Relief must be filed prior to presentation in court, with electronic filings deemed filed upon acceptance rather than receipt.

Parties must comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11 and Cook County Circuit Court Rule 2.1(c)(i) regarding notice.

The Motion for Relief must be in writing and comply with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 604(h).

Courtesy copies of any documents or filings must be delivered to the Court at least three business days before presentment; non-compliance may result in the matter being struck and reset.

Courtesy copies may be emailed to Judge Atcherson or hand-delivered to Courtroom 205.

Specific documents are required as courtesy copies prior to any hearing on a Motion for Relief.

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