Court & Hearings

Either side of a court case can file a motion. Motions ask the court to do something.

This Easy Form makes an Appearance that tells the court and the other parties that you are participating in a court case. It can also make a Jury Request if you want a jury to decide your case. The Easy Form can e-file your forms if you are using a fee waiver.

Explains electronic filing, or e-filing. Includes an overview of the process, how to get started, and how to get help.

Commonly asked questions about e-filing in Illinois.

This Easy Form helps you tell the court why you are not able to e-file forms into your circuit court case. It makes a Certification for Exemption from E-filing.

Advanced content for lawyers. Information on Illinois Civil Procedure, from filing a complaint to post-trial motions to enforcement of judgments.

Learn about how you can qualify for free and low-cost internet access.

Steps to prepare your documents, how to e-file them, and confirm that your filing was accepted by the court.

Explains the desired time to file, what it should say or contain, and fees associated with filing a motion.

Going to court can be scary. Prepare by watching this video which shows each step in the process.

This Easy Form helps you tell the court why you are not able to e-file forms into your appellate court case. It makes the Certification for Exemption from E-filing - Appellate Court.

This Easy Form helps you tell the court why you are not able to e-file forms into your case in the Supreme Court of Illinois. It makes the Certification for Exemption from E-filing - Supreme Court.

As of 2018, all civil cases filed in Illinois must be filed electronically. How to e-file a civil case in the 6th District Circuit Court in Cook (Markham) County. Instructions cover necessary steps to take ahead of time as the e-filing process.