Procedures verified June 28, 2026
Judge Beth W. Jantz -- United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois
1812, Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse, 219 S. Dearborn St., Chicago, IL 60604
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Motions decided on papers — no hearings held
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. LR 37.2 meet and confer must occur within 2 business days of request -- failure may be deemed forfeiture of position on the requested discovery.
- 2. Email/correspondence alone is almost never sufficient to satisfy LR 37.2. Must be face-to-face, telephone, or video.
- 3. A meet and confer is not good faith if a party merely repeats its original position without considering compromise or narrowed approaches.
- 4. Failure to meet and confer in good faith may result in sanctions, including payment of opposing party's expenses under FRCP 37(a)(5), (b).
- 5. In-chambers conference encouraged before filing any summary judgment motion -- schedule with Courtroom Deputy before doing substantive work.
- 6. Proposed orders go to Proposed_Order_Jantz@ilnd.uscourts.gov; copy all parties; cannot be submitted without a corresponding filed motion unless Court gives prior leave.
- 7. Settlement conferences: parties with actual settlement authority must personally attend -- attorneys of record alone are not sufficient.
- 8. Discovery motions include motions to quash and motions for protective orders re discovery -- LR 37.2 applies to all of them.
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Motion Days | No individual motion call. Court issues minute orders on next steps after assignment. Status conferences held by phone or video; parties must confer on a proposed discovery plan before submission. [Judge Jantz -- Standing Order on Initial Status Conferences and Reports] |
| Motion Limit | 15 pages maximum per Local Rule 7.1. |
| Reply Limit | Not separately specified; follow LR 7.1 default. |
| Chambers Copies | ✗ Not required No courtesy copies specified for routine motions. Follow LR 5.2 for paper copy formatting requirements. |
| Tentative Rulings | Not issued. Court rules on papers. |
| Remote Appearances | Settlement conferences may be conducted by phone, video, or in person. Court proceedings cannot be photographed, recorded, or rebroadcasted. Any violation may result in sanctions. |
| Discovery | Discovery disputes handled by Judge Jantz directly. LR 37.2 compliance required before any discovery motion or motion to compel. Also applies to motions to quash discovery and motions for protective orders re discovery. |
Procedural Briefing by Motion Type
C.D. Cal. · Standing Orders
Procedural Requirements
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Before You File
Motion Days & Times
No individual motion call. Court issues minute orders on next steps after assignment. Status conferences held by phone or video; parties must confer on a proposed discovery plan before submission. [Judge Jantz -- Standing Order on Initial Status Conferences and Reports]
Notice Period
Not separately specified. Follow Local Rules.
Motion Page / Word Limit
15 pages maximum per Local Rule 7.1.
Opposition Limit
15 pages maximum per Local Rule 7.1.
Reply Limit
Not separately specified; follow LR 7.1 default.
Font & Formatting
Per LR 5.2(e).
Footnote Policy
Not specified.
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
✗ Not required
No courtesy copies specified for routine motions. Follow LR 5.2 for paper copy formatting requirements.
Proposed Orders
Submit by email attachment to Proposed_Order_Jantz@ilnd.uscourts.gov. Subject line must include: case number and name, docket number of corresponding motion (if any), and title of order proposed. Submit in Word-compatible format. Copy all parties on the email. Submitting a proposed order is not a substitute for filing a motion; may only be submitted after corresponding motion has been filed unless Court has given prior leave. [Judge Jantz -- Submitting a Proposed Order for Electronic Entry]
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Before the Hearing
Tentative Rulings
Not issued. Court rules on papers.
Prohibition / Ex Parte Contact Re Tentatives
N/A.
Oral Argument
Court rules on papers. No default oral argument on motions.
Remote Appearances
Settlement conferences may be conducted by phone, video, or in person. Court proceedings cannot be photographed, recorded, or rebroadcasted. Any violation may result in sanctions.
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Background Rules
Chambers Contact
Communications with Chambers for case-related matters require compliance with the Court's contact procedures. Contact Courtroom Deputy A.J. Squillante for scheduling. Ensure opposing counsel is copied on all communications with the Court.
Discovery Referral
Discovery disputes handled by Judge Jantz directly. LR 37.2 compliance required before any discovery motion or motion to compel. Also applies to motions to quash discovery and motions for protective orders re discovery.
Discovery Dispute Procedure District-default
LR 37.2 required. Conferral must be face-to-face, by telephone, or by video -- email or correspondence alone is almost never sufficient. Meet and confer must occur within 2 business days of any request, absent good cause; failure may be deemed forfeiture of position. A meet and confer is not in good faith if a party merely sticks to its original position or refuses to consider compromise or a narrowed approach. Failure to meet and confer in good faith may result in sanctions including payment of opposing party's expenses. See Fed. R. Civ. P. 37(a)(5), (b). [Judge Jantz -- Standing Order on Discovery Motions and Motions to Compel]
Ex Parte Applications
Not separately specified. Follow General Order procedures.
Settlement Notification
Court will hold initial status hearing or conference call to set settlement conference dates and dates for exchange of pre-conference letters. Counsel primarily responsible must participate. Plaintiff must submit settlement position letter to Defendant. Defendant must submit response. Both parties copy the Court. Parties with settlement authority must personally attend -- attorneys of record alone are insufficient. Cases referred solely for settlement: joint initial status report not required unless specifically ordered. [Judge Jantz -- Standing Order for Settlement Conferences]
Lead Counsel
Counsel primarily responsible for representing parties at settlement conference must participate in initial status hearing/call.
Under Seal Filings
Standing Order on Confidentiality or Protective Orders and Filing Material Under Seal governs. See cmpid=1152. Follow Court's standing order procedures. [Judge Jantz -- Standing Order on Confidentiality or Protective Orders]
Continuances & Calendar Conflicts
Not separately specified. Follow Local Rules.
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AI & Style Preferences
AI Disclosure Requirement
Not specified.
Additional Notes
Magistrate Judge handling consent and referral cases. No individual motion call; rules on papers. Strong LR 37.2 enforcement with 2-business-day meet-and-confer deadline. In-chambers conference encouraged before summary judgment. Settlement conference procedures governed by standing order.
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