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*Attorney Appearance Form

*Limited Attorney Appearance Form as Settlement Program Counsel

Amended Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Persons In Federal Custody

Amended Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act Against Federal, State, County, or Municipal Defendants (Eastern Division)

Amended Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act Against Federal, State, County, or Municipal Defendants (Western Division)

Amended for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Person In State Custody (Eastern Division)

Amended for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Person In State Custody (Western Division)

Appearance Form for Pro Se Litigants

Bill of Costs

Civil Caption Form

Civil Cover Sheet

Civill Complaint Form

Complaint of Employment Discrimination

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

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

Consent to Exercise of Jurisdiction by a United States Magistrate Judge

Deposition Subpoena in a Criminal Case

Filing a Motion to Vacate, Set Aside, or Correct Sentence Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. Section 2255

In Forma Pauperis Application and Financial Affidavit

Instructions for Filing a Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus Pursuant to 28 U.S.C. §2241 & §2254

Limited Consent to Exercise of Jurisdiction by a United States Magistrate Judge

Motion for Appointment of Counsel

Motion for Leave to Appear Pro Hac Vice

Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Summons

Notice of Motion and Proof of Service

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Person In State Custody (Eastern Division)

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Person In State Custody (Western Division)

Petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus -- Persons In Federal Custody

Public Files Request Form

Subpoena in a Civil Case

Subpoena in a Criminal case

Summons in a Civil Case

Third Party Summons in a Civil Action

Waiver of Summons

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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.