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
Watch the below videos on the ethical responsibilities of judges and important resources available to self-represented litigants.
Judges can only communicate in open court with all sides present
Judge cannot give legal advice
Judge cannot comment on cases
Check with your court's website to see if you can appear remotely
All judicial circuits have self-help legal centers for people without lawyers
Get important forms at ilcourthelp.gov
*Court can copy the links listed and paste them into Zoom Chat or a Court order entered on the case.
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