Court Forms

Form Name	File Type	File Size	Description and Use	Category
218 Order		73 KB	218 scheduling order used in civil cases	Civil/Small Claims
30 Day Summons		69 KB	Form used in civil lawsuits over $50,000, adoptions, chancery and family cases notifying the defendant(s) that a case has been filed.	Civil/Small Claims
Acceptance of Office		46 KB	Form used in deceased estates in which a bank accepts responsibility as executor of the estate.	Probate
Acceptance and Oath of Office - Minors Estate		27 kb	Form used in minor's estate cases	Probate
Admission of Paternity		142 KB	Form used in paternity proceedings.	Divorce/Family
Adult Name Change Information		94 KB	Instructions for filing for an adult name change.	Adult Name Change
Affidavit for Garnishment Non Wage		152 KB	Form used in garnishment proceedings which is sent to a bank to notify them of a judgment.	Civil/Small Claims
Affidavit for Service by Posting		125 KB	Form used in civil proceedings.	Civil/Small Claims
Affidavit and Order for Service by Publication		32 KB	Form used in minor guardianship proceedings. Must be completed by petitioner when the parent or guardian cannot be found after a diligent search.	Probate
Affidavit for Wage Deduction Order		537 KB	Form used in civil proceedings sent to an employer to collect on a judgment.	Civil/Small Claims
Affidavit of Petitioning Guardian of the Person for a Minor Child		33 KB	Form used in minor guardianship proceedings. Must be completed by the petitioner.	Probate
Affidavit Pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 222(B)		22 KB	A form used in civil proceedings sent to an employer to collect on a judgment.	Civil/Small Claims
Answer to Affidavit for Wage Deduction Order		537 KB	Form used in civil proceedings sent to an employer to collect on a judgment.	Civil/Small Claims
Annual Report		106 KB	Form used in disabled proceedings which provides information to the court regarding the disabled person's condition	Probate
Answer to Citation Proceeding		252 KB	Form used in civil	Civil/Small Claims
Appearance and Consent Petition for Appointment of Guardianship for Minor		31 KB	Form used in minor guardianship proceedings.  To be completed by the consenting party when guardianship is awarded.	Probate
Appearance for Letters of Administration		44 KB	Form used in deceased estates in which heirs give consent to have the will admitted to probate.	Probate
Appearance of Counsel Pro Hac Vice		15 KB	Form used by an attorney who is not licensed to practice law in the State of Illinois seeking permission to represent a party in a particular cause in this circuit.	Local Rule 21.05
Appearance on Proof of Will		67 KB	Form used in deceased estate by heirs giving consent to have the will admitted to probate.	Probate
Appearance		70 KB	Form used to indicate legal representation of a party or parties in a case.	Civil/Small Claims; Criminal/Traffic; Divorce/Family; Probate
Application for Certificate of Relief from Disabilities		39 KB	Form used to request relief of disabilities related to Professional Certification.
Arbitration Summons - COPY		154 KB	Summons used in Arbitration proceedings.	Civil/Small Claims
Arbitration Summons		147 KB	Summons used in Arbitration Proceedings.	Civil/Small Claims
Blank Order - Divorce		49 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings to draft orders that will be presented to the judge in court.	Divorce/Family
Blank Order		58 KB	Form used to draft orders that will be presented to the judge in court.	Civil/Small Claims; Criminal/Traffic; Probate
Case Management Order		449 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings for establishing pre-trial, trial and discover dates.	Divorce/Family
Certificate of Attorney - Civil Division		594 KB	Form used in civil proceedings to indicate any previous litigation and subtype of new filing.	Civil/Small Claims
Certificate of Attorney - Family Division		250 KB	Form used in family proceedings to indicate any previous litigation and subtype of new filing	Divorce/Family
Certificate of Attorney in Citation Proceedings		437 KB	Form used in civil proceedings indicating the dollar amount that has been paid on a judgment and what remains to be paid.	Civil/Small Claims
Certificate of Depository		37 KB	Form used in minor's estate to show where money has been deposited.	Probate
Certificate of Mailing Third Party Citation Notice		23 KB	Form used in civil proceedings as proof of mailing a citation	Civil/Small Claims
Certification of Mailing of Notice of Hearing for Emancipation of a Minor		11 KB	Form used in Emancipation of a Minor proceedings as proof of mailing a notice	Family
Certification of Mailing of Order of Emancipation of a Minor		9 KB	Form used in Emancipation of a Minor proceedings as proof of mailing a order.	Family
Certificate of Relief from Disabilities		20 KB	Form used by court to grant relief of disabilities related to Professional Certification.	Civil
Change of Address		92 KB	Form used to notify Circuit Clerk of address change.	Civil/Small Claims; Criminal/Traffic; Divorce/Family; Probate
Chart of Heirship and Affidavit of Heirship		572 KB	Form used in deceased estates which aids in the list of heirs to the deceased.	Probate
Citation Notice		27 KB	Form used in civil proceedings sent to the debtor so they may disclose what assets they have to pay on a civil judgment.	Civil/Small Claims
Citation to Discover Assets to Third Party		234 KB	Form used in civil proceedings sent to a bank or third party who may have assets of a judgment debtor.	Civil/Small Claims
Citation to Discover Assets		38 KB	Form used in civil proceedings where the plaintiff requests information on the defendants' assets	Civil/Small Claims
Claim Against Estate		98 KB	Form used in deceased estate by creditors to attempt to recover money owed.	Probate
Claim Notice		42 KB	Form used in deceased estates to publish in newspapers.	Probate
Complaint in Forcible Entry and Detainer		155 KB	Form used for filing a civil LM Forcible Entry and Detainer (Eviction).	Civil/Small Claims
Confidentiality Agreement and Non-Representation Acknowledgement		16 KB	Form used in Arbitration Cases	Probate/Arbitration
Consent to Allowance of Fees and Receipt and Appearance		54 KB	Form used in deceased estate allowing attorney or representative fees.	Probate
Custody Visitation Referral Order		272 KB	Form used in divorce and family proceedings when a 604B evaluator is appointed.	Divorce/Family
Data Sheet - Child Support		150 KB	Form used in divorce and family proceedings to disclose party information when child support is ordered.	Divorce/Family
Declaration Under Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act		204 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings in which the parties disclose information regarding the children.	Divorce/Family
Declination of Office		41 KB	Form used in deceased estate in which the appointed representative declines to act as a representative	Probate
Dismissal Order Small Claims		37 KB	Form used for dismissing a case in small claims court.	Civil/Small Claims
Dissolution Summons		26 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings to notify the respondent of the filing of a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage.	Divorce/Family
Docketing Statement - Civil		41KB	Form used for the appeal of a civil case.
Docketing Statement - Criminal		36KB	Form used for the appeal of a criminal case.
Emergency Order of Protection - Lake		112 KB	Form used for issue of Emergency Order of Protection.	Family/Domestic Violence
Expungement Notice		86 KB	Form used for expugment and sealing of court records.	Expungement
Expungement Procedures		10 KB	Procedures for filing an expungement petition.	Expungement
Family Division Order Following Case Management Conference		247 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings in which the parties disclose exhibit and witness information prior to trial.	Divorce/Family
Final Report of Independent Representative		37 KB	Form used in deceased estate which gives a brief description of everything completed from the estate.	Probate
Financial Affidavit Supplemental		37 KB	Form used in divorce and family proceedings which must accompany the financial affidavit. (FD34)	Divorce/Family
Financial Affidavit		261 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings in which the parties disclose financial information that is presented to the court. (FD33)	Divorce/Family
Forcible Entry and Detainer Notice to Defendant		11 KB	Form used in Forcible Entry and Detainer (Eviction) proceedings.	Civil/Small Claims
Forcible Summons COPY		190 KB	Copy of Summons - Forcible Entry and Detainer used to notify the defendant(s) of the filing of a civil LM forcible entry and detainer (eviction) against them.	Civil/Small Claims
Forcible Summons		153 KB	Form used to notify the defendant(s) of the filing of a civil LM forcible entry and detainer (eviction) against them.	Civil/Small Claims
Garnishment Summons Non Wage		63 KB	Form used to indicate the date the garnishee has to file an answer as to whether there are funds available to garnish.	Civil/Small Claims
Guardianship of Minors Information Packet		38 KB	Information on becoming the guardian of a minor.	Probate
Initial Case Management Conference Disclosure Memorandum		223 KB	Form used in divorce and family proceedings in which the parties must disclose certain information.	Divorce/Family
Interim / Plenary Order of Protection		221 KB	Form used for issue of Interim/Plenary Order of Protection	Family/Domestic Violence
Joint Affidavit Regarding Separation of Parties, Division of Property and Waiver of Bifurcated Hearing		92 KB	Form used in simplified dissolution of marriage proceedings in which both parties must sign, acknowledging specific required information.	Divorce/Family
Joint Petition for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage		114 KB	Form used in simplified dissolution of marriage proceedings petitioning the court for a judgment of dissolution.	Divorce/Family
Joint Simplified Packet		114 KB
Joint Trial Conference Memorandum		320 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings in which the husband and wife must disclose background information.	Divorce/Family
Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage		39 KB	Form used in simplified dissolution of marriage proceedings which dissolves the marriage of the parties.	Divorce/Family
Jury Demand Defendant		35 KB	Form used by the defendant to request a jury in civil proceedings.	Civil/Small Claims
Jury Demand Plaintiff		21 KB	Form used by the plaintiff to request a jury in civil proceedings.	Civil/Small Claims
Mediator's Status Report		51 KB	Form used by Family Mediators to report status to court.	Family/Divorce
Memorandum of Agreement		18 KB	Form used in Civil Annexed Mediation Cases	Probate/Arbitration
Memorandum of Partial Agreement		18 KB	Form used in Civil Annexed Mediation Cases	Probate/Arbitration
Mediation Held / No Agreement Resulted		24 KB	Form used in Civil Annexed Mediation Cases	Probate/Arbitration
Memorandum of Judgment		190 KB	Form used in civil proceedings when a judgment has been entered in the case.	Civil/Small Claims
Minor Name Change Information		114 KB	Instructions for filing a minor name change.	Minor Name Change
Motion of Party		138 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings to excuse a party from completing a parenting class.	Divorce/Family
Motion to Appoint Special Process Server		81 KB	Form used when requesting the use of a special process server.	Civil/Small Claims
Motion to Terminate Support		106 KB	Form used in divorce and family proceedings to have child support terminated. (FD12)	Divorce/Family
Motion to Vacate		24 KB	Form used vacate (change) a judgment.	Criminal/Traffic
Motion		34 KB	Blank Motion Form	Civil/Small Claims; Criminal/Traffic; Divorce/Family; Probate
Name Change Decree		92 KB	Form required when filing for a legal name change.(CV/16)	Adult Name Change; Minor Name Change
Nomination of Guardian for Minor		25 KB	Form used in guardianship proceedings.  This form is needed when the minor is over 14 years of age.	Probate
Non Wage Garnishment Notice		81 KB	Form used to notify the defendant that the Non Wage Garnishment Summons has been issued.	Civil/Small Claims
Non Withholding Wage Deduction Order		212 KB	Form used in garnishment proceedings field against the employer who was served with a wage deduction summons.	Civil/Small Claims
Notice of Hearing for Emancipation of a Minor		9 KB	Form used in Emancipation of a Minor proceedings to announce hearing.	Family/Emancipation of Minor
Notice of Motion		149 KB	Form used to notify the court of a motion being filed.	Civil/Small Claims; Criminal/Traffic
Notice of Publication		81 KB	Form used for legal name change.	Adult Name Change; Minor Name Change
Notice of Rejection of Award		102.KB	Form used in Arbitration Cases	Probate/Arbitration
Notice to Guardians of Disabled Adults		23 KB	Expectations for a guardian of a disabled person.	Probate
Notice to Heirs and Legatees		98 KB	Form used to notify heirs and legatees of the probate case.	Probate
Notice to Withhold Income for Support		396 KB	Form used in divorce and family proceedings to notify an employer of deductions to be made from income for child support, maintenance, etc.	Divorce/Family
Oath and Bond of Representative No Surety		43 KB	Form used in deceased estate combining oath of office and bond.	Probate
Oath and Bond of Representative Surety		71 KB	Form used in all estates which shows the responsibility of the representative of that estate.	Probate
Oath of Office		45 KB	Form used in probate proceedings which must be signed by the guardians or executors, taking responsibility of their duties.	Probate
Order Admitting Will to Probate and Appointing Representative		63 KB	Form used in probate proceedings which must be signed by the guardians or executors, taking responsibility of their duties.	Probate
Order Allowing Compensation for Guardian Ad Litem		67 KB	Form used in disabled or minor proceedings which allows for compensation for the Guardian Ad Litem.	Probate
Order Allowing Petitioner to Obtain Birth Death Certificate		57 KB	Form used in minor's estate case where petitioner is allowed to obtain birth certificate or death certificate.	Probate
Order Allowing Withdrawal of Funds		40 KB	Form used in minor's estate which allows the minor to withdraw money.	Probate
Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem for Alleged Disabled Person		53 KB	Form used in alleged disabled person proceedings in which the court appoints an attorney/Guardian Ad Litem for the alleged disabled person.	Probate
Order Appointing Guardian Ad Litem for Minors		57 KB	Form used in guardianship proceedings which appoints a guardian ad litem for the minor.	Probate
Order Appointing Guardian of a Minor		83 KB	Form used in guardianship proceedings which appoints a guardian for the minor.	Probate
Order Appointing Plenary Guardian for a Disabled Person		146 KB	Form used in disabler person proceedings which appoints a guardian for the disabled person.	Probate
Order Appointing Representative of Decedent's Estate Intestate		48 KB	Form used in deceased estates which appoints the representative of the estate.	Probate
Order Appointing Special Process Server		93 KB	Order used when a special process server is appointed.	Civil/Small Claims
Order Appointing Temporary Guardian for Disabled Person		65 KB	Form used in disabled proceedings which appoints a temporary guardian for the disabled person.	Probate
Order Authorizing Settlement of Personal Injury Claim of a Minor		100 KB	Form used in guardianship proceedings in which there was a personal injury to the minor, but no lawsuit was filed.	Probate
Order Declaring Heirship		116 KB	Form used in deceased estate which states the heirs and legatees of the deceased.	Probate
Order for Mediation Conciliation Counseling		132 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings to order some type of mediation/conciliation/counseling.	Divorce/Family
Order of Discharge		59 KB	Form used in deceased estate which closes the estate.	Probate
Order for Visitation		33 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings to order some type of visitation	Family/Divorce
Order of Contempt (Indirect Civil Contempt)		32 KB	Form used in civil and family proceedings.	Civil/Family
Order of Emancipation of a Minor		14 KB	Form used in Emancipation of a Minor proceedings	Family/Emancipation of Minor
Order (Regarding Issues of Support)		40 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings to order some type of child support/maintenance/contribution for education.	Family/Divorce
Order of Referral to Court Annexed Mediation		35 KB	Form used in civil proceedings to order court annexed mediation	Probate/Mediation
Order of Referral to Family Mediation		51 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings to order family mediation	Family/Divorce
Order Terminating Support		83 KB	Form used when child support and/or maintenance is being terminated.	Divorce/Family
Order to Discharge Guardian Minors Estate		22 KB	Form used in guardianship proceedings which discharges the guardian from the minors estate.	Probate
Order to Expunge and Seal		210 KB	Order used when expunging a criminal record.	Expungement
Order to Seal Conviction		98 KB	Order used for sealing criminal records.	Expungement
Order Vacating Guardianship		21 KB	Form used in guardianship proceedings when an order for  guardianship is going to be vacated	Probate
Order Waiving Presence		41 KB	Form used in alleged disabled person proceedings which waives the appearance of the alleged disable person in court.	Probate
Petition and Order to Sue or Defend As A Indigent Person		506 KB	Form used if you are a indigent person to ask a Judge to excuse you from paying the fees or allow you to pay the fees in installments over time.	Civil/Criminal/Family
Petition for Appointment of Guardian for Disabled Person		132 KB	Form used in disabled person proceedings in which a person petitions the court for guardianship of a disabled person.	Probate
Petition for Appointment of Guardian for a Minor		72 KB	Form used in guardianship proceedings in which a person petitions the court to be appointed guardian of a disabled person.	Probate
Petition for Appointment of Temporary Guardian for Disabled Person		148 KB	Form used in disabled proceedings which appoints a temporary guardian for the disabled.	Probate
Petition for Certification as Court Approved Mediator		30 KB	Form used to become a Court Approved Mediator. IAW Local Rules 11.13, 14.28 or 20.00	Family, Probate, Small Claims
Petition for the Emancipation of a Minor		16 KB	Form used in Emancipation of a Minor proceedings	Family/Emancipation of Minor
Petition for Leave to Settle Cause of Action for a Minor Plaintiff		157 KB	Form used in guardianship proceedings outlining requests to settle cause of action in minor's estate.	Probate
Petition for Letters of Administration		249 KB	Form used in deceased estate when there is no Will.	Probate
Petition for Name Change (Adult)		111 KB	Form used to petition the court for a legal adult name change.	Adult Name Change
Petition for Order of Protection - Lake		98 KB	Form used to petition the court for an Order of Protection. This includes both Emergency and Interim/Plenary Orders of Protection.	Family/Domestic Violence
Petition for Name Change (Minor)		86 KB	Form used to petition the court for a legal minor name change.	Minor Name Change
Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed		187 KB	Form used in deceased estate when the appointed representative cannot act but still requests the Will be admitted.	Probate
Petition for Probate of Will and for Letters Testamentary		269 KB	Form used in deceased proceedings requesting the court to admit the Will and appoint a representative.	Probate
Petition for Withdrawal of Funds		83 KB	Form used in minor estate to petition the court to withdraw minor's money.	Probate
Petition to Contest Notice to Withhold Income		66 KB	Form used in divorce and family proceedings to contest a Notice to Withhold Income for Support	Divorce/Family
Petition to Discharge Guardian Minors Estate		58 KB	Form used in minor's estate where the petitioner request to be discharged as guardian	Probate
Petition to Expunge and Seal		172 KB	Petition used to expunge a criminal record.	Expungement
Petition to Rescind Statutory Summary Suspension		71 KB	Form used in traffic and criminal DUI offenses to petition the court to rescind a statutory summary suspension.	Criminal/Traffic
Petition to Seal Conviction		98 KB	Petition used to seal a criminal conviction	Expungement
Proof of Service of Notice to Withhold Income for Support		133 KB	Form used in divorce and family proceedings to show proof of service of a Notice to Withhold Income for Support on an employer.	Divorce/Family
Quit Claim Deed Packet		169 KB	A quit claim deed is a legal document that helps to transfer your share of interest in the property (house, land, mobile home, etc) to another individual.	Lake County Recorder of Deeds
Release (Satisfaction) of Judgment (Employer-Garnishee)		77 KB	Form used in civil proceedings in which an employer notifies the court that the judgment has been paid.	Civil/Small Claims
Renunciation of Will		36 KB	Form used in civil proceedings in which an employer notifies the court that the judgment has been paid.	Probate
Report (Medical)		133 KB	Form used in alleged disabled person proceedings which is to be completed by a medical doctor.	Probate
Revocation of Certificate of Relief from Disabilities		14 KB	Form used to revoke a Professional Certificate to the court.	Civil
Satisfaction Release of Judgment		77 KB	Form used in civil proceedings to notify the court that the judgment has been paid.	Civil/Small Claims
Settlement Conference Memorandum		785 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings in which the husband and wife must disclose certain income information.	Divorce/Family
Small Claim Complaint		254 KB	Form used to file a small claims case of $10,000 or less.	Civil/Small Claims
Small Claim Summons COPY		93 KB	Copy of Small Claims Summons which notifies the defendant(s) of the filing of a small claims case against them.	Civil/Small Claims
Small Claim Summons		194 KB	Form used to notify the defendant(s) of the filing of a small claims case against them.	Civil/Small Claims
Small Estate Affidavit		189 KB	Form used in deceased estate in place of probate to obtain title changes, admission to bank, etc.	Probate
Statement of Guardian Ad Litem to Respondent		43 KB	Form used in alleged disabled person proceedings from the guardian ad litem to the alleged disabled person.	Probate
Statement of Right to Discharge Guardian or Modify Guardianship Order		46 KB	Form used in disabled proceedings signed by the judge to change the guardianship.	Probate
Summons for Appointment for Guardian of Disabled Person and Notice of Rights		71 KB	Form used in alleged disabled person proceedings which is served on the alleged disabled person notifying them of the court proceedings.	Probate
Summons in Mandamus		122 KB	Form used in Mandamus proceedings.	Civil/Small Claims
Turn Over Order		191 KB	Form prepared after garnishment has been answered by employer/bank to turn over the assets.	Civil/Small Claims
Turnover Order		148 KB	Form prepared after garnishment has been answered by employer/bank to turn over the assets.	Divorce/Family
Uniform Order for Support		369 KB	Form used in divorce and family proceedings to establish payment schedules for child support, maintenance, etc.	Divorce/Family
Wage Deduction Order		166 KB	Form used in Civil proceedings	Civil/Small Claims
Wage Deduction Summons		158 KB	Form used in garnishment proceedings sent to the employer for withholding money ordered according to the judgment.	Civil/Small Claims
Waiver & Consent Emancipation of a Minor - Entry of Appearance		9 KB	Form used in Emancipation of minor proceedings to document waiver and consent	Family/Emancipation of Minor
Waiver of Jury Trial		76 KB	Form used in criminal and traffic cases to waive the defendant's right to a trial by jury.	Criminal/Traffic
Waiver of Notice		43 KB	Form used in deceased estate given to heirs notifying them of probate proceedings.	Probate
Waiver of Trial		88 KB	Form used criminal and traffic cases to waive the defendant's right to trial by a judge.	Criminal/Traffic
Waiver of Two Year Statutory Period of Separation		31 KB	Form used in divorce proceedings to waive the statutory requirement of living separate and apart continuously for a period in excess of two years to obtain a judgment of dissolution.	Divorce/Family