Circuit Court of Cook County Chicago, Illinois 60602-1305 (312) 603-5030 2020-01, General Order 2020 D 25 (Amended) Orders of Protection Extension for Orders Expiring on June 1, 2020 through July 3, 2020, General Order 2020 D 24 (Amended) Procedure for Rescheduling Cases in Response to General Administrative Order No. Sex 3. 2020- 01, General Order 2020 D 7 (Amended) Procedures to Request Extension of a Plenary Order of Protection in Response to General Administrative Order No. Call 312-603-5660 to schedule Zoom ceremonies. Clerk of the Circuit Court Iris Y. Martinez and her staff will be providing cook county residents with essential information about court cases and records. CANCELLED & RESCHEDULED: March 7, 2019 - Financial Literacy: Managing and Protecting Your Assets. October 23, 2019 -Housing Issues For Seniors: From Evictions To Subsidized Housing Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Detainees must also be available to allow electronic monitoring program representatives into the residence to ensure compliance, and must schedule with the sheriffs office any movement outside the residence. 50 W. Washington, Suite 1001. Privacy PolicyDisclaimerLegal Holiday ScheduleRules of the Court Orders of the Court, Information for Law Enforcement on Bond Cards, Petition For Authorization to Issue Bond Certifica, Petition For Authorization To Act As A Civil Suret, Part 20 (Rules) Court-Annexed Civil Mediation, Juvenile Justice&Child Protection Resource Section, The Forcible Entry and Detainer Section of the Circuit Court of Cook County is a section within the First Municipal District. 12/17) I LN O SDEP A RTM FUB CH V Name of County Court File Number State File Number 1a. 2020-01, General Order 2020 D 14 (Amended) Procedure for setting hearings/pre-trial conferences in response to General Administrative Order No. In addition to highlighting free legal resources available on websites,the Cook County Law Library offers free access tolegal resources at the Daley Center location and at our five branch locations. ResearchIL is the cross-jurisdictional portal that allows remote access to documents filed in the other counties with the State. Resources; Brochures; Shakman Compliance. 50 West Washington Street lock-out cases, where landlords attempt to bypass proper eviction procedures and instead change the locks on the door or shut off utility services; and. CANCELLED & RESCHEDULED: March 21, 2019 -Navigating Foreclosures: What Happens When You GetServed With Foreclosure Papers? February 21, 2019 -Long-Term Care: Who Will Pay? p 7%q:;~([vv{@1&. You will be told to save the form. Foxxs office would not say whether its planning to challenge the appeals ruling before the Illinois Supreme Court. TDD:(708) 232-4551. The following sites are searchable directories of attorneys: PLEASE NOTE: The websites listed in this guide are for information only and are not endorsed or supported by the Cook County Law Library. Child Advocacy Rooms are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic,and parents who have business with the court shouldmake other arrangements for childcare. (Email is for Registered Attorneys only). endstream endobj 416 0 obj <>stream The Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice has approved the following forms. Williams was ordered into the electronic monitoring program after his Sept. 3, 2017, arrest on drug charges. June 11, 2020 -ELDERLY FRAUDS AND SCAMS: Stopping Adult Financial Exploitation (SAFE) TDD:(708) 865-6056, Monday through Friday, Excluding Court Holidays Darts office this week pushed back, insisting that its electronic monitoring rules make it clear the detainees are not getting free rein to wander all over a multi-unit building. 2020-01 (as amended May 28, 2020), General Order 2020 D 23 (Amended) Participation in Remote Court-Ordered Evaluations, General Order 2020 D 22 Orders of Protection Extension for Orders Expiring on May 18, 2020 through May 31, 2020, General Order 2020 D 21 (Amended) Participation in Remote Court Proceedings Amended, General Order 2020 D 20 (Amended) Procedures to Request an Emergency Order of Protection in Response to General Administrative Order No. or Road District Number 4b. Warning: Mature subject matter being streamed. Mary C. Marubio Acting Presiding Judge of Pretrial Division, Chief Judge Evans proposes central state registry for filing wills. Mr. %#H)~`Hq08RPlrK*(x HXHH[qI{)pH 4 a4`x\d%7w o;aS@/p&> \}Y;tY;44=s>=^H{!xHG9QulQM74Js}W&k|!v}Gu']Mpnq^\N~h=?-5^/ tUQ1iI 35yjP6~)M,VES-jH~i]/:]q&=RJXtq|qR.Vezj^5Unoo=-[iux1%nXLf+?n0YLj6j}wz^fls!k4uCd*Q7ObGe6k>7)Vsn h225U0Pw/+Q0,H/-K-0 ^ Pro se individuals (individuals representing themselves) check in with clerk. Iris Y. Martinez. These include: Eviction cases are alsoheard at the following courthouse locations: The Probate Division hears matters concerning wills and administration of estates. For a list of courtrooms currently configured tostreamproceedings live on YouTube, Copyright 2020 by Circuit Court of Cook County, Mediation in Child Abuse and Neglect Cases: A Promising Partner to Traditional Litigation, Chief Judge Evans announces new enrichment programming for Juvenile Temporary Detention Center residents, Chief Judge Evans names Hon. The form and instructions for electronically submitting an application are available on the Supreme Courts websitehere. 2022-06 - Remote Appearance of Detainess in Pretrial Division, General Administrative Order No. (312) 603-6453 Fax 2020-01 (eff. If the opposing side is questioning you, ONLY answer the questions posed. The Forcible Entry and Detainer Section of the Circuit Court of Cook County is a section within the First Municipal District. In-Person Marriage or Civil Union Ceremonies (Chicago), Beginning May 1, 2023, Chicago in-person marriage or civil union ceremonies will not require prior scheduling. The information and resources provided on this website are offered to legal practitioners and self-representedlitigants with cases pending in the Domestic Relations Division. Chip Mitchell reports on policing, public safety and public health. For information on how to contact the Clerk of the Circuit Court, click here. [Previously scheduled for March 21, 2019], October 23, 2019 -Housing Issues For Seniors: From Evictions To Subsidized Housing. Plaintiff. Domestic Relations case files are maintained by the Clerk of the Circuit Court. On-line Case Information. The Lawyers Committee for Better Housing (LCBH) created a short film, Going to Eviction Court, that helps prepare both landlords and tenants for eviction court. Mission The Clerk of the Circuit Court serves the citizens of Cook County and the participants in the judicial system in an efficient, effective and ethical manner. The Probate Division Decedent Estates section comprises four courtrooms that hear all matters involving the administration of both testate and intestate estates including the following: Petitions for Letters of Office; Will Contests and Petitions for Will Construction and related Testamentary Trust Contests; Claims filed against the Estate; [Previously scheduled for March 21, 2019] Follow him at @ChipMitchell1. If the tenant remains on the property beyond this time, a landlord MAY NOT use self-help methods to remove the tenant. Second Municipal District: Skokie Courthouse, Third Municipal District: Rolling Meadows Courthouse, Fourth Municipal District: Maywood Courthouse, Fifth Municipal District: Bridgeview Courthouse, Sixth Municipal District: Markham Courthouse. Williams was acquitted of the underlying charge, convicted of escape and had served his full sentence by the time it was reversed., But Darts office this week slammed the reversal of Williamss escape conviction: No reasonable interpretation of electronic monitoring rules would allow for individuals to have free rein to wander all over a multi-unit residential building.. Probate Division 50 West Washington Street Richard J. Daley Center Office of the Presiding Judge - Suite 1803 Chicago, Illinois 60602 (312) 603-7546; (312) 603-7545; (312) 603-5943 E-Plea/E-Pay for Court Diversion. 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July 25, 2019 - Everything You Want To Know About Guardianship Please be respectful and polite to the judge and opposing parties at all times. No talking, eating, or sleeping in the courtroom. On Sept. 7, sheriffs investigators arrived at the aunts unit and did not find Williams, leading Cook County States Attorney Kim Foxxs office to prosecute him for escape from electronic monitoring, a Class 3 felony. 2020-01 (as amended May 28, 2020) and General Administrative Order 2020-02 (as amended December 15, 2020), General Order D 13 (Amended) Procedure to Submit Non-Emergency Motions during COVID-19 Pandemic, Amended in Response to General Administrative Order 2020-02 (as amended December 15, 2020), General Order 2020 D 12 Response to General Administrative Order No. NOTICE OF FILING. Wait in court gallery for line number to be called and approach the judge. If you did not use Adobe Acrobat or Reader, your computer will select a software that will allow you to fill out the forms. Illinois Legal Aid Online provides a Residents outside of Cook County may visit . CANCELLED & RESCHEDULED: March 21, 2019 -Navigating Foreclosures: What Happens When You GetServed With Foreclosure Papers? 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Emergency rental assistance is still available statewide. Domestic Relations Division. With these services there is generally no obligation on your part or the lawyer's to go beyond the first initial telephone contact or meeting. hV]k0OJe;k kx + This is surprising, given the large number of detainees on [electronic monitoring] who we presume live in apartments and whose activities of daily living, such as retrieving mail and doing laundry, necessitate regular access to other parts of their apartment buildings, the ruling says. January, 23 2020 - Planning for the Future Part II: Decedents Estate; Transfer of Death Instrument (TODI) and Small Estate Affidavit *For more court forms, please visit the Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court's website and the Illinois Supreme Court's website . order (02/25/21) ccg 0002 iris y. martinez, clerk of the circuit court of cook county, illinois in the circuit court of cook county, illinois _____ v.no. April 25, 2019 - Senior's Guide to Property Tax Savings - Are You Paying Too Much? All services, information and court records are provided with courtesy and cost efficiency. Iris Y. Martinez, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois cookcountyclerkofcourt.org Page 1 of 2 Notice of Filing (12/01/20) CCG 0613 A IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS _____ DEPARTMENT _____ DIVISION/DISTRICT. Copyright 2023, Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. Contact him at cmitchell@wbez.org. Before the meeting, check with the lawyer if there is any fee for their time/service. endstream endobj 415 0 obj <>stream v. Defendant. Adoption cases are heard by the County Division and guardianship cases are heard by the Probate Division. Cities and Villages:Alsip, Bedford Park, Bridgeview, Burbank, Burr Ridge, Chicago Ridge, Countryside, Crestwood, Evergreen Park, Forest View, Hickory Hills, Hinsdale, Hodgkins, Hometown, Indian Head Park, Justice, LaGrange, Lemont, Lyons, Merrionette Park, McCook, Oak Lawn, Orland Hills, Orland Park, Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Stickney, Summit, Tinley Park, Western Springs, West Haven, Willow Springs, and Worth, 16501 South Kedzie Parkway, Room 119 Please wait until it is your turn to present any evidence. General Order Concerning Letters of Office (September 12, 2022) The Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice has approved the following forms. April 11, 2019 - Reverse Mortgages - Updates on What You Should Know to Make an Informed Decision As of July 1, 2018, E-Filing became mandatory in Illinois for all Civil Areas (except Quasi-Criminal, Housing and Wills). Approved Statewide Forms Divorce, Child Support, and Maintenance. 50 W. Washington, Suite 1001. Matt Walberg, a sheriffs office spokesperson, pointed to the relevant rules. Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008, Telephone: (847) 818-3000 A copy of this vacancy notice can be found, Beginning May 1, 2023, Chicago in-person marriage or civil union ceremonies will not require prior scheduling. The recording, publishing, broadcasting or other copying or transmission of courtroom proceedings by video, audio, still photography or any other means is strictly prohibited by Illinois Supreme Court Rule 63(A)(8) and is subject to the penalties for contempt of court. If you used Adobe Acrobat or Reader to complete your downloaded form (recommended), go to the "File" menu at the top, select "print", and choose "Adobe PDF" or "Print to PDF" from the dropdown menu. hW]k0O?dbh[H< For judges, courtroom clerk phone numbers, courtroom rules, and daily courtroom schedules, please select below: The information presented below is general and intended to help courtroom proceedings to run smoothly and efficiently by letting litigants know what to expect and what is expected of them. 2020-01, General Order 2020 D 6 (Amended) Procedures to Appoint Special Process Servers in Response to General Administrative Order 2020-01 (as amended March 28, 2020), Amended in Response to General Administrative Order 2020-02, General Order 2020 D 5 (Amended) Miscellaneous Procedures in Response to General Administrative Order No. Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County. July 23, 2020 -Empowering the Elderly: Nursing Home Rights / Ombudsman Program September 5, 2019 - Social Security: Rights, Responsibilities and Deadlines January 10, 2019 -Planning for the Future Part I: Estate Planning;Power of Attorney and Advanced Directives, January 24, 2019 -Planning for the Future Part II, February 7, 2019 -End of Life Choices: Funeral Pre-Planning. resources on landlord/tenant law and general legal matters. Richard J. Daley Center. Supreme Court Rule 298 Waiver Application But those rules spelled out on sheriffs office forms, including one that detainees must sign or initial in 25 places do not specify whether apartment dwellers can visit other parts of their building. Mandates and Key Activities Mandated by Illinois Fine and Fee Statutes to collect and disburse all filing fees and fines for the Circuit . 50 W. Washington, Suite 1001. Third Municipal District: Rolling Meadows Courthouse February 20, 2020 - Medicare: Understanding the Basics, June 11, 2020 -ELDERLY FRAUDS AND SCAMS: Stopping Adult Financial Exploitation (SAFE), June 25, 2020 -Understanding and Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect, July 9, 2020 -Domestic Violence Against Seniors: Misuse of Power and Control, July 23, 2020 -Empowering the Elderly: Nursing Home Rights / Ombudsman Program, August 13, 2020 -Home Security: Aging at Home / Safety and Support Systems, August 27, 2020 -When a Mental Illness Requires Protective Care. Residents outside of Cook County may visit, Residents in Cook County, including Chicago, may visit, For general information about evictions during this time, visit Illinois Legal Aid Online's, All residential eviction summons must include a notice about Court-Based Rental Assistance. September 10, 2020 -Benefits and Services: Do You Know About This? County 4c . endstream endobj 272 0 obj <>stream Condominium fees such as assessments and other fines. 50 W. Washington, Suite 1001. Self-represented litigants in Cook County can also access free legal information, advice, and referrals by calling the Coordinated Advice and Referral Program for Legal Services(CARPLS) Legal Aid Hotline at (312) 738-9200. Circuit Court Zoom Information. May 9, 2019 - Managing Evictions and Code Violations Fifth Municipal District: Bridgeview Courthouse If mailed or hand delivered, the deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023. Location Address. If mailed or hand delivered, the deadline is 5 p.m. on Friday, May 12, 2023. (312) 603-4864 and 4865. The following sample forms are available: Petition for Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Unio n. Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage/Civil Union: Personal Service on Respondent - Default Judgment. Search the Library catalog to find specific titles. July 9, 2020 -Domestic Violence Against Seniors: Misuse of Power and Control Cook County Sheriff Tom Darts electronic monitoring rules are ambiguous, an appeals court finds. Landlords MAY NOT change the locks on the apartment. September 10, 2020 -Benefits and Services: Do You Know About This? Maywood, Illinois 60153, Telephone: (708) 865-6040 In the underlying case the drug charges that led to the electronic monitoring Williams was found not guilty on March 28, 2018. Domestic Relations Division Home Assignment of Cases; Child Care Resources; Child Rep/Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Children and Teens Speak; If you fill out a form on a webpage, you will lose your progress. Social Security Number 4a. Bridgeview, Illinois 60455, Telephone: (708) 974-6500 January 24, 2019 -Planning for the Future Part II:Decedents Estate;Transfer of Death Instrument (TODI) and Small Estate Affidavit 414 0 obj <>stream guided interview that will ask you a series of questions related to this topic and then the program will complete the forms for you. These ceremonies are held Wednesday through Friday from 9 a.m. until noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. - parties require a license from the Cook County Clerk, a valid form of identification and the fee. Chicago, IL 60602 February 21, 2019 -Long-Term Care: Who Will Pay? Iris Y. Martinez. June 6, 2019 - Bankruptcy Basics for Seniors Possession of property (known as a single action); Back rent and possession of property (known as a joint action); or. 2020-01, General Order 2020 D 15 (Amended) Extension of Time to File Quarterly Invoices Pursuant to 750 ILCS 5/506(b) Response to General Administrative Order No. The following is a selected list of lawyer referral services and directories. Supreme Court Rule 298 Waiver Order Domestic Relations Division The Chancery Division of the Circuit Court of Cook County is established pursuant to General Order 1.2, 2.1 (b) of the General Orders of the Circuit Court of Cook County and is divided into two sections: General Chancery Section and the Mortgage Foreclosure/Mechanics Lien Section. Cook County Clerk of the Circuit Court; Services. 50 West Washington Street, Suite 1404 May 23, 2019 - Domestic Violence Against Seniors