Judge Cox has adopted a simple form of final pretrial order for both bench and jury trials.

For information on Bench & Jury Trials, see:

• Final Pretrial Order for Consent Cases Before Magistrate Judge Cox (PDF format)   

• Trial Conduct and Procedures  

• Standard Voir Dire Questions  

• Parties should consult the Pattern Civil Jury Instructions for the Seventh Circuit for the most up to date instructions.  

• Sample jury instructions for particular case types including Americans with Disabilities Act, Title VII, Section 1983 of the Civil Rights Act, Federal Employers Liability Act and Personal Injury.