Winnebago County, IL · Winnebago County
Circuit Court Appearance
This form lets a party or their attorney enter an appearance in a Winnebago County circuit court case and state a trial preference.
At a glance
- Issued by
- City of Winnebago County · Winnebago County, Winnebago County, Illinois
- Notarization
- Not required: file this form without a notary.
- Official source
- circuitclerk.wincoil.gov
- Blank form
- Download the PDF
- Catalogued
- Machine-readable
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What this form is
Use this form to tell the circuit court that you or your attorney are appearing in a case. It asks for the case parties, case number, the person entering the appearance, and a choice of trial type. The form also includes proof of delivery for documenting how and when you sent the Appearance to other parties or their lawyers.
Who needs it
A party in a Winnebago County circuit court case, or that party’s attorney, uses this form to enter an appearance.
How to submit it
The form says to e-file through an approved electronic filing service provider or use another listed delivery method for sending it to other parties. Check with the local Circuit Clerk about filing questions.
About notarization
This document is signed without a notary; the signer signs and dates the form, and certifies that the proof of delivery is true and correct.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download the Form
Download the Circuit Court Appearance PDF.
- 2
Complete the Case Details
Enter the county, parties, case number, appearance information, and trial preference.
- 3
Complete Proof of Delivery
Record how and when you send the form to each party or lawyer; include an Additional Proof of Delivery form if sending it to more than two.
- 4
Sign and File
Sign the form and check with the local Circuit Clerk about filing questions.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Circuit Court Appearance form for?
- It tells the court that you or your attorney are appearing in a case and lets you indicate a trial preference.
- Who fills out this form?
- A party or their attorney fills it out with the case information and details about the appearance.
- Do I need a notary for the Circuit Court Appearance?
- No. The document is signed without a notary. The signer signs and dates it and certifies that the proof of delivery is true and correct.
- How do I submit the Circuit Court Appearance?
- The form lists an approved electronic filing service provider and other delivery methods for sending it to other parties. Check with the local Circuit Clerk about filing questions.