Information for Judges about Resources* for Self Represented Litigants

Illinois Court Help
Illinois Court Help can connect Court users with information they need for their case
Users can call or text (833) 411-8311
https://www.ilcourthelp.gov/hc/en-us

Approved Statewide Forms
All Illinois Courts must accept these forms
https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/documents-and-forms/approved-forms/

E-File Court Documents
Link to Odyssey Court e-file system + a step by step Guide that walks the Court user through the e-file processing system.
https://atjil.org/resources-for-self-represented-litigants/

Find Your Court
Interactive map for Court users to find their Courthouse
https://www.illinoiscourts.gov/courts-directory/interactive-map

Attend Court Remotely
Links to assist Court users to access Court remotely
Written instructions
https://atjil.org/attending-court-by-phone-or-video-questions-and-tips-for-court-users/
https://atjil.org/going-to-court-using-zoom-on-your-phone-or-computer/
Video demonstration
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLhswXNIm68

Get Legal Help
Links to resources, lawyer referral services, Court staff, Legal Self Help Centers Live Chats and Cook County Court information Helplines
https://atjil.org/want-an-attorney/

Other Questions -Resources provided by ACCESS to JUSTICE for
persons representing themselves, do not speak English well or have a disability.
https://atjil.org/resources/

Appeal a Case
https://atjil.org/resources/?fwp_case_status=appeal-a-case

*Court can copy the links listed and paste them into Zoom Chat or a Court order entered on the case.