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Richard J. Daley Center Exhibit Requirements

Circuit Court of Cook County - Daley Center

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Filing Essentials

E-Filing SystemOdyssey eFileIL
File Size Limit25 MB
Preferred FormatPDF
Plaintiff MarkingExhibit 1, 2, 3... (or Plaintiff's Exhibit A, B, C...)
Defendant MarkingExhibit A, B, C... (or Defendant's Exhibit 1, 2, 3...)
Primary RuleIll. Sup. Ct. R. 218 / Cook County Local Rules
Clerk's Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Judge Standing Orders

Individual judges may have specific exhibit requirements. Always check the judge's standing orders before trial.

Chancery Division

Multiple

Exhibit Preferences: Complex commercial cases with specific exhibit requirements

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Location & Access

50 W Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602

Public parking in Loop garages. CTA accessible via Washington/Dearborn.

Airport-style security. Allow 20+ minutes during busy mornings.

Common Mistakes at Richard J. Daley Center

  • 1.Missing Cook County-specific exhibit formatting
  • 2.Not checking division-specific requirements
  • 3.Filing after 4:30 PM cutoff
  • 4.Using wrong exhibit numbering convention

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Richard J. Daley Center Exhibit FAQs

How do I mark exhibits for Richard J. Daley Center?

At Richard J. Daley Center, plaintiffs typically use Exhibit 1, 2, 3... (or Plaintiff's Exhibit A, B, C...) while defendants use Exhibit A, B, C... (or Defendant's Exhibit 1, 2, 3...). The primary rule governing exhibits is Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 218 / Cook County Local Rules. Always verify with the specific judge's standing orders.

What is the e-filing system for Cook County?

Richard J. Daley Center uses Odyssey eFileIL for electronic filing. The maximum file size is 25 MB. Illinois Supreme Court Rule 218 governs pretrial procedures including exhibits.

What are the file size limits at Richard J. Daley Center?

The maximum file size for e-filing at Richard J. Daley Center is 25 MB. Files should be in PDF format for best compatibility.

Does ExhibitPrep work for Richard J. Daley Center?

Yes! ExhibitPrep creates professional exhibit stamps that comply with Richard J. Daley Center requirements. Our tool supports the marking conventions used at Circuit Court of Cook County - Daley Center and produces PDF files within the 25 MB limit.

Last updated: 2026-03. Always verify current requirements with the court.