The Civil Jury Section of the First Municipal District hears suits seeking monetary damages of $30,000 or less in which the parties involved have opted to have a jury decide their case.
The Civil Jury Section courtrooms are listed below and located in the Richard J. Daley Center. Cases are initially assigned to Courtroom 1501 for all pre-trial matters. Pursuant to Illinois Supreme Rules 86 et seq., select cases, including civil lawsuits with a jury demand on file, must participate in arbitration proceedings through the Circuit Court’s Mandatory Arbitration Program.
Standing Orders
- Courtroom 1501 Standing Order – Issued December 15, 2016
- Courtroom 1503 Standing Order – Issued November 22, 2023
Judges and Courtrooms
For general inquiries regarding the Civil Jury Section, call (312) 603-4827 or visit the Richard J. Daley Center, Room 1501.
For judges, courtroom clerk phone numbers, courtroom rules, and daily courtroom schedules, please select below:
- Courtroom 409 - Honorable Christ Stanley Stacey
- Courtroom 1304 - Honorable Jim Ryan
- Courtroom 1306 - Honorable Sondra Denmark
- Courtroom 1310 - Honorable Joseph D. Panarese
- Courtroom 1403 - Honorable Perla Tirado
- Courtroom 1409 - Honorable Regina Mescall
- Courtroom 1410 - Honorable Sarah Johnson
- Courtroom 1503 - Honorable Kerrie Maloney Laytin
- Courtroom 1505 - Honorable Thomas Morrissey
- Courtroom 1510 – Honorable Gerardo Tristan
Mandatory Arbitration
Learn more about the Court's Mandatory Arbitration Program for certain civil cases.
Download a copy of the Mandatory Arbitration Handbook