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Illinois Supreme Court-Approved Instructions, How to File and Present an Eviction Case

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Illinois Supreme Court-Approved Instructions, How to File and Present an Eviction Case
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Illinois (state)
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ilcourts.info/CircuitClerks. or visit their websites for specific technology
instructions.
• Follow these recommendations to appear by
o Gather and make copies of pictures and documents phone or video: illinoiscourts.gov/self-help/court-
you want the judge to see. Be prepared to explain by-phone-or-video.
why the pictures or documents are important. Bring Will my case go to trial on the first court date?
the original for the judge and copies for you and the
Defendants. o It may, but the judge may continue the case for any
number of reasons, such as:
o Talk to anyone who you want as a witness and ask
them to come to the court date with you. Decide and • You cannot show you properly served the
write down the questions you will ask the witnesses Eviction Summons;
at the court date. • The Defendants may ask for time to get a
o Decide and write down what you will say to the lawyer;
judge if asked to tell your side of the case.