How to file a small claims case in Illinois?

This article provides an overview of small claims cases in Illinois, from the perspective of the person filing the court case (the plaintiff). An alternative procedure exists for claims of $3,000 or less in Cook County. To bring your case in small claims court in Illinois, you must be seeking to recover $10,000 or less.

Is the Illinois Supreme Court efileil in Cook County?

The Illinois Supreme Court mandated Cook County to Utilize the Statewide Electronic Filing System (eFileIL) for Civil Case Filings in Cook County – Illinois Supreme Court Order M.R. 18368.

When does efileil go into effect in Illinois?

Effective January 1, 2018, civil e-filing in Illinois Trial Courts will be mandatory, with eFileIL currently implemented in the Supreme Court, Appellate Court, and 93 Trial Courts. On May 30, 2017, the Supreme Court amended the January 22, 2016 Order to further facilitate the Illinois Courts’ statewide move to an electronic filing system.

Do you have to pay court fees for efileil?

No -While it is free to use the eFileIL system, you may need to pay court fees for the papers you file in a court case. These fees depend on the type of case you have and the county you live in. Do you qualify for a Certification for Exemption from E-filing?

The Illinois Supreme Court mandated Cook County to Utilize the Statewide Electronic Filing System (eFileIL) for Civil Case Filings in Cook County – Illinois Supreme Court Order M.R. 18368.

Effective January 1, 2018, civil e-filing in Illinois Trial Courts will be mandatory, with eFileIL currently implemented in the Supreme Court, Appellate Court, and 93 Trial Courts. On May 30, 2017, the Supreme Court amended the January 22, 2016 Order to further facilitate the Illinois Courts’ statewide move to an electronic filing system.

No -While it is free to use the eFileIL system, you may need to pay court fees for the papers you file in a court case. These fees depend on the type of case you have and the county you live in. Do you qualify for a Certification for Exemption from E-filing?

How to file an e-filing exemption in Illinois?

A program to help you certify that you are exempt from e-filing forms in Illinois Circuit 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 Supreme Court.