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E-filing

Short for "electronic filing," the process of filing court papers using a computer instead of handing them to the clerk in person. This is required in Illinois as of 1/1/18.

Learn your rights (2 resources)
Preparing, filing, and presenting motions in court
Either side of a court case can file a motion. Motions ask the court to do something.
Guide
How to e-file a civil case - Cook County
Information on how to electronically file papers in a court case or start a new case.
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Forms (13 resources)
Appearance with e-filing
A program to help you tell the court and the other parties that you are participating in a court case. The form can be directly e-filed if using a fee waiver.
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E-filing exemption - Circuit Court
A program to help you certify that you are exempt from e-filing forms in Illinois Circuit Court.
Easy Form
E-filing exemption - Appellate Court
A program to help you certify that you have a good reason to receive an e-filing exemption so you can file paper court forms in the Appellate Court.
Easy Form
Request for Preparation of Record on Appeal
Describes how to get the forms on the AOIC website for receiving a record on appeal.
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Other resources for the public (28 resources)
Preparing, filing, and presenting motions in court
Either side of a court case can file a motion. Motions ask the court to do something.
Guide
E-filing basics
Explains electronic filing, or e-filing. Includes how to create an account, when you can be exempt, and where to get help.
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Ways to file for an Order of Protection
Learn more about choosing where and how to file your Order of Protection.
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When you should file a motion, what to include, and the cost
Explains the desired time to file, what it should say or contain, and fees associated with filing a motion.
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Lawyer resources (2 resources)
Illinois civil practice
Information on Illinois Civil Procedure, from filing a complaint to post-trial motions to enforcement of judgments.
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E-filing for legal aid - Cook County
Restricted to legal aid members only. Information on the current practices for e-Filing in Cook County.
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