For many motions, a separate draft order is not needed. In cases in which a written order is needed, proposed orders should not be filed on the docket, even if the parties agree on the draft order. Instead, counsel must email proposed orders to Judge Alexakis’ Proposed Order Mailbox (Proposed_Order_Alexakis@ilnd.uscourts.gov). All other parties to the case must be copied on the email.

Some examples of situations where a written proposed order should be submitted are: protective orders; HIPAA confidentiality orders; temporary restraining orders; preliminary injunctions; orders of default that require the defaulting party to take specific action; orders preliminarily or finally approving class action or collective action settlements; etc. These should be submitted at the time the motion is filed.

Situations where a written order should not be submitted, unless specifically requested by Judge Alexakis, are: extensions of time; expansions of page limits; motions to compel or prevent discovery; adding or withdrawing appearances of counsel; etc.

When a draft order is submitted, it is to be attached to an e-mail sent to the following e-mail address: Proposed_Order_Alexakis@ilnd.uscourts.gov. The subject line of the e-mail must include (1) the case number and name, (2) the docket number of the corresponding motion; and (3) the title of the order that is proposed as indicated on the Notice of Electronic Filing. All such documents must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. Again, all other parties to the case must be copied on the email.