Last updated on 7/07/2021

Filing ID 2100222 - Reserved

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Initiate a New Case - Complete the below filing steps and submit to file and/or serve your documents.
1. Select Court & Case Type - Choose the court location and case type to file your new case.

You must first select a court to load available case types.

Cook County Attorney Code - Cook County requires your local attorney code.

Enter your Cook Co. attorney code. Pro Se (Self-Represented) should enter 99500.

Case Cross Reference Code(s) / Hearing Requests - To schedule a hearing, select a calendar / motion type.
Type Code / Value
Ad Damnum - Enter your damage / claim amount (if required).
$
2. Add Documents - Define, select, and upload the documents that make up your filing.
Document Type Document Description File Name  
Affidavit Uploading... MarkOttoDeclaration.pdf
Affidavit Converting... MarkOttoDeclaration.pdf (145KB, 2 pgs.)
Affidavit Conversion Complete... MarkOttoDeclaration.pdf (145KB, 2 pgs.)
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A new case initiation must include a lead document such as Complaint, Petition, or Application.
3. Security & Optional Services - Choose a security level, and any needed optional services, for each document.
Document Security Optional Service   Qty
Affidavit
Proposed Order
Proposed Order
4. Additional Info - Enter any additional information that is required, indicated by a , for this filing type.
Motion to Close (Motion-to-Close-Being-Filed.pdf)
5. New Case Parties - Enter the required parties.
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This case type requires a Plaintiff party. Please input party name and contact information on left.

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This case type will require a Plaintiff and a Defendant party.
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Chuck McGill Hillary Henderson John Michael Harrison Jr. Chuck McGill Hillary Henderson John Michael Harrison Jr.

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This case type requires a Defendant party. Please input party name and contact information on left.
Add Party    Copy Last Party
6. Filing Party - Choose the party or parties you are filing on behalf of.
Party Name Role Party Type Attorney Info
Mary Lynn Johnson Plaintiff Individual Add Attorney
Marvin L. Sampson Defendant Individual Jane Doe

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The case type you've selected required a Petitioner and a Respondent party.
7. Service Contacts - Add service contacts to your filing to perform electronic service.
Name Email Party Action
James Joseph Smith james.joseph@jjs-law.com Mark Sanchez
Marion Jenkins mjenkins@jenkinslawoffice.com None
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8. Filing Fees - Select a payment method to pay estimated fees.
Tort Money-Damages Estimated Confirmed
Case Initiation Fee $435.00 $435.00
Sub-Total $435.00 $435.00
Complaint Estimated Confirmed
Court Filing Fee $435.00 $435.00
Court Report Services Fees (30 minutes) $30.00 $30.00
Sub-Total $465.00 $465.00
Service Fees Estimated Confirmed
Court Service Fee $3.50 $3.50
Court Convenience Fee $13.50 $13.50
Grand Total $917.00 $917.00
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9. Return Date - Select a return date for your filing.

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You must "Verify" your return date. Either simply click the Verify button and accept the return date provided by the court, or enter your desired return date and click the "Verify" button to confirm your date with the court.
10. Review & Submit - Finalize your filing, review, and submit.
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User Information
Name Jane Dorothy
Email jdorothy@acmelawfirm.com
Firm Acme Law Firm
Portal Court Filing
User Type Staff
Authorized For All Attorneys
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