Beginning this week, we are piloting a change to CM/ECF which will prevent the filing of a motion on a day that the Judge is not sitting. If you choose a date that the Judge is not sitting, you will see the following message and the system will not allow you to continue.
WARNING...
You have selected a date that this Judge is NOT sitting.
Please GO BACK, select a different date and edit the PDF, as needed.
You will need to choose another date and correct the date on your Notice of Motion pdf before filing.
If you need to file the Notice of Motion with a date that the Judge is not sitting because it has been served, please immediately file an Amended Notice of Motion for a correct date.
Before filing any motion, always check the Judge's schedule to verify that the date is available and correct for the type and chapter of your case.
This modification is being implemented to improve the accuracy of our dockets and reduce the number of Amended Notices of Motion that attorneys need to file.
At this time, this change only applies to motions filed in Chicago before Judge Hollis, Judge Doyle, and Judge Barnes. It will be expanded to other Judges at a later date.
If you have any questions, please contact our ECF Help Desk at @ 312-408-7765.