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Small claims court
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Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
Note: This video is only available in English.
Going to small claims court on your own can be very confusing and intimidating. This video is intended to help you better understand the steps and procedures involved in going to small claims court on your own. In addition, this video will familiarize you with the clerk's office, the court room and the different roles of the people you will encounter while representing yourself in small claims court.
For more information, please see these articles on Being sued for $10,000 or less and Suing someone for $10,000 or less.
Last full review by a subject matter expert
January 26, 2017
Last revised by staff
May 24, 2020
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