Part J. Small Claims

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• Article I. General Rules
• Article II. Rules on Civil Proceedings in the Trial Court
  • Part A. Process and Notice
  • Part B. Pleadings and Other Papers
  • Part C. Appearances and Times for Answers, Replies, and Motions
  • Part D. Motions for Summary Judgments and Evidentiary Affidavits
  • Part E. Discovery, Requests for Admission, and Pretrial Procedure
  • Part F. Trials
  • Part G. Entry of Orders and Judgments
  • Part H. Post-Judgment Proceedings
  • Part I. Credit Card or Debt Buyer Collection Actions
  • Part J. Small Claims
    • Rule 281. Definition of Small Claim
    • Rule 282. Commencement of Action-Representation of Corporations
    • Rule 283. Form of Summons
    • Rule 284. Service by Certified or Registered Mail
    • Rule 285. Jury Demands
    • Rule 286. Appearance and Trial
    • Rule 287. Depositions, Discovery and Motions
    • Rule 288. Installment Payment of Judgments
    • Rule 289. Service of Process in Proceedings to Confirm a Judgment by Confession or to Collect a Judgment for $10,000 or Less
    • Rule 290. Reserved
  • Part K. Miscellaneous
• Article III. Civil Appeals Rules
• Article IV. Rules on Criminal Proceedings in the Trial Court
• Article IX. Child Custody or Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Proceedings
• Article V. Rules on Trial Court Proceedings in Traffic and Conservation Offenses, Ordinance Offenses, Petty Offenses, Misdemeanors, and Civil Law Violations
• Article VI. Appeals in Criminal Cases, Post-Conviction Cases, and Juvenile Court Proceedings
• Article VII. Rules on Admission and Discipline of Attorneys
• Article VIII. Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct of 2010
• Article X. Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to Justice
• Article XI. Illinois Code of Judicial Conduct of 2023
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