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How to Collect a $$ Judgment

Self Help Center at the Courthouse
400 W. State St., Rm 304 in Law Library
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 319-4526
Navigator available: 9am-4pm M, Tu, W; 9am-3pm Th; 8am-3pm F
~Self Help Manual # 22 – How to Collect a Dollar Judgment

Procedures for Going to Court Pro Se

Web Site:
http://www.illinoislegalaid.org
~Videos - Going to Court
“Your day in court in American Sign Language”
“Going to Small Claims Court”
“Going to Court on Your Own”
~Articles - "Going to Court in Illinois"
~Forms - Civil Practice:
“Application and Order to sue or defend as an indigent person”

What to do if you lose a Civil Court trial

Self Help Center at the Courthouse
400 W. State St., Rm 304 in Law Library
Rockford, IL 61101
(815) 319-4526
Navigator available: 9am-4pm M, Tu, W; 9am-3pm Th; 8am-3pm F
~Self Help Manual # 20 – What to do if you lose a Civil Court trial

How To Serve Someone

  • By Summons:
    • Web Site:
      http://www.illinoislegalaid.org
      ~Articles -"How Do I Serve a Summons?"
    • Self Help Center at the Courthouse
      400 W. State St., Rm 304 in Law Library
      Rockford, IL 61101
      (815) 319-4526
      Navigator available: 9am-4pm M, Tu, W; 9am-3pm Th; 8am-3pm F
      ~Self Help Manual # 23 - Serve Someone by the Sheriff
      ~Self Help Manual # 24 - Serve Someone by Sheriff Outside IL
  • By Publication:
    Self Help Center at the Courthouse
    400 W. State St., Rm 304 in Law Library
    Rockford, IL 61101
    (815) 319-4526
    Navigator available: 9am-4pm M, Tu, W; 9am-3pm Th; 8am-3pm F
    ~Self Help Manual # 25 - Serve Someone by Publication

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