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WRIT ORDER FORM for WESTERN DIVISION
WRIT ORDER FORM for EASTERN DIVISION
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD for WESTERN DIVISION
WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD for EASTERN DIVISION
Waiver of Summons
USM 285 Form (service of process by United States Marshals Service)
Third Party Summons in a Civil Action (Paper Issuance)
Third Party Summons in a Civil Action (Electronic Issuance)
Template 2-56.1 Response to Statement of [Additional] Material Facts
Template 1-56.1 Statement of [Additional] Material Facts
Summons in a Civil Case (Paper Issuance)
Summons in a Civil Case (Electronic Issuance)
Subpoena to Testify at a Deposition in a Civil Action
Subpoena to Produce Documents, Information, or Objects or to Permit Inspection of Premises...
Subpoena To Appear and Testify at a Hearing or Trial in a Civil Action
Subpoena in a Criminal case
Registry Deposit Information Form
Public Files Request Form
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD Prosequendum/Testificandum for WESTERN DIVISION
PETITION FOR WRIT OF HABEAS CORPUS AD Prosequendum/Testificandum for EASTERN DIVISION
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Persons In Federal Custody
Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Person In State Custody
Notice of Motion and Proof of Service
Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Summons
Motion for Attorney Representation
Limited Consent to Exercise of Jurisdiction by a United States Magistrate Judge
Limited Attorney Appearance Forms as EAR(Earlier Access and Relief) Program Counsel
Judgment in Criminal Case (ILND245B)
Instructions for Filing a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §2241 & §2254
In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit (Prisoner Case)
In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit (Non-Prisoner Case)
Filing a Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2255
EAR(Earlier Access and Relief) Hearings Joint Report Form
Deposition Subpoena in a Criminal Case
Consent to Exercise of Jurisdiction by a United States Magistrate Judge
Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Against Federal, State, County, or Municipal Defendants
Complaint Under Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Complaint of Employment Discrimination
Complaint for Violation of Constitutional Rights
Civil Cover Sheet
Civil Complaint Form
Civil Caption Form
Bill of Costs
Appearance Form for Pro Se Litigants
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Persons In State Custody
Amended Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act Against Federal, State, County, or Municipal Defendants (Western Division)
Amended Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act Against Federal, State, County, or Municipal Defendants (Eastern Division)
Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Persons In Federal Custody
*Limited Attorney Appearance Form as Settlement Program Counsel
*Attorney Appearance Form

Attorney


Transcript Redaction Request Form
Request for Early Settlement Conference
Registry Deposit Information Form
Reciprocal Motion for Admission to Practice (for Illinois District Courts only)
Order Appointing Counsel
Notification of Party Contact Information Form
Model Confidentiality Order Pursuant to LR 26.2
Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice in a District Court Case
Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice in a Bankruptcy Case [ Click Here ]
Instructions for Completing Request for Prepayment or Reimbursement of Expenses Form
Change of Address or Name
Attorney Appearance Form
*Limited Attorney Appearance Form as Settlement Program Counsel
*Trial Bar Admission Requirements
*Renewal of Trial Bar Membership
*General Bar and Trial Bar Admission Requirements
*General Bar Admission Requirements

Criminal Justice Act


CJA 23 - Financial Affidavit
Registration Instructions for NEW CJA Attorneys & Experts
NEW CJA Attorney Registration Packet - Fillable
NEW CJA Expert Registration Packet – Fillable
Order appointing counsel under CJA & order appointing interpreter under CJA
Order appointing counsel under CJA & order appointing interpreter under CJA (fillable)
Order appointing counsel under the Criminal Justice Act, Death Penalty Proceedings & Order Appointing Interpreter Under Criminal Justice Act

Court Reporter


Seventh Circuit Transcript Information Sheet
CD/Tape Order Form
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Foreclosure

Forms for Use in Foreclosure Cases Filed in the Northern District of Illinois

Persons filing or defending foreclosure actions in this court may wish to utilize these forms, which have been drafted by a committee of experienced foreclosure practitioners. These forms reflect the considered judgment of these practitioners, but the court recommends that counsel review them carefully to be sure each pleading fits the particular case. By posting these forms, the court does not endorse any particular language and makes no comment on any challenge that may be raised. The court thanks the following members of the Committee for their time and their careful attention: James V. Noonan, Jill Rein, Lee Scott Perres, Robert H. Rappe, Steven C. Lindberg, Daniel Lindsey. Gregory J. Moody, Berton J. Maley.


Special Commissioner Report of Sale
Public Notice of Special Commissioner Sale
Order Confirming Report of Sale
Notice to Party of Special Commissioner Sale
Notice of Motion and Proof of Service
Motion to Appoint Special Commissioner
Motion for Order Confirming Special Commissioner Sale
Motion for Default Judgment – Foreclosure Case
Military Affidavit
Federal Court Complaint – Mortgage Foreclosure
Civil Cover Sheet
Certificate of Service for Motion Confirming Sale
Certificate of Proof of Service of Process – Foreclosure Case
Attorney Appearance Form
Answer to Complaint – Mortgage Foreclosure

Other Forms


Victim Import Spreadsheet
Victim Address Change Form
Prisoner Litigation Handbook
LR83.28. Declaration of Admissions to Practice Required by LR83.28(d)
LR65.1 Form of Letter of Credit
LR26.2 Model Confidentiality Order
LR16.1.4. Final Pretrial Order Form
LR16.1.2. Form of Pretrial Memorandum for Use in Personal Injury Cases
Lanham Act Mediation Program Document Packet
Guidelines for Proposed Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law
Form LR16.1.3. Form of Pretrial Memorandum for Use in Employment Discrimination Cases
Form LCrR46.5(b)(3). Non-disclosure Agreement for Organizations Providing Contract Services
Form LCrR46.5(b)(2) Non-disclosure Agreement for Research Groups
Form LCrR46.1. Form to be Completed by the Person Depositing Cash to Secure a Bond
Civil Form 52: Report of the Parties' Planning Meeting

Prisoner Correspondence
Civil Nature of Suit Code Descriptions

1983 Prisoner Instructions for Filing a Complaint

1983 Complaint
1983 Complaint (Fillable)
1983 Prisoner Instructions For FIling A Complaint
In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit (Prisoner Case)
Motion for Attorney Representation
Motion for Attorney Representation (Fillable)
Profile Information Form
Profile Information Form (Fillable)

Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act 42 U.S.C. § 1983 Against Federal, State, County, or Municipal Defendants

Instructions For Filing A Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act

Alternative Dispute Resolution (Western Division)


Mediator’s Oath of Office
Mediator Certification of Session Form
Local Rules for Alternative Dispute Resolution
Evaluation Form - For Parties
Evaluation Form - For Mediators
Evaluation Form - For Attorneys
Case Management Order
Alternative Dispute Resolution Plan

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EASTERN DIVISION

Everett McKinley Dirksen United States Courthouse

219 South Dearborn Street

Chicago, IL 60604 (View Map)

Tel.No. (312) 435-5670

Office Hours: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

WESTERN DIVISION

Stanley J. Roszkowski United States Courthouse

327 South Church Street

Rockford, IL 61101 (View Map)

Tel.No. (815) 987-4354

Telephone Inquiries: 8:30 am to 5:00 pm

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