Initiate a New Case

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Filing ID 2100222 - RESERVED - 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.

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.)
Done Adding Documents  Add Document

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A new case initiation must include a lead document such as Complaint, Petition, or Application.
3. 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.
Remove Party

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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
4. Complaint Amount - Enter the amount of the claim, if applicable.
$

5. Filing Fees - Select a payment method to pay estimated fees.
6. Additional Info - Please enter the additional data required for your documents.
Amended Complaint (amended-complaint-plaintiff.pdf)

Enter your new claim amount. If your claim amount has not changed, DO NOT enter new amount or check unspecified box. Leave both blank.

$

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7. 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
Emulate User

Design Notes

  • In Progress
  • For Cook County:
    • In the Return Date section, if you check the 'Return Date Not Applicable' box, the 'Out of State Service' checkbox and 'Return Date' picker with verify button becomes disabled.