Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts

Helpful Resources for the Public

Below are links that can be helpful to understanding Illinois Courts and how to access them. If you are looking for additional help, try visiting our Illinois Court Help site or visit our Self-Help section for more court resources.

General Court Information

Find Your Court
Court Holiday Schedule
How Cases Process Through the Courts
Judicial Branch Policies & Standards
Language Access Program
Illinois Supreme Court Language Access Policy and Code of Interpreter Ethics
State and Local Funding for the Illinois Courts

Forms and Resources

Court Forms for People Without Lawyers
Attend Court by Phone or Video
Remote Proceedings
Employment and Job Opportunities
Additional Resources

Laws and Rules

Illinois Constitution
Illinois Compiled Statutes
Illinois Administrative Rules
Supreme Court Rules
Supreme Court Rules of Professional Conduct
Illinois Rules of Evidence
Illinois Pattern Jury Instructions – Civil
Illinois Pattern Jury Instructions – Criminal
Guide to Illinois Civil Appellate Procedure
Style Manual for the Supreme and Appellate Courts

Access for People with Disabilities

Supreme Court
First District Appellate Court
Second District Appellate Court
Third District Appellate Court
Fourth District Appellate Court
Fifth District Appellate Court
Request for Accommodation Form

Information for Jurors

Serving on a Jury in Illinois
Grand Juror Handbook

Helpful Videos

Illinois Jury Orientation

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