How do I submit the witness objection?

File it with the Clerk of the Court before the trial or proceeding begins. The form also says to provide notice to counsel of record, unrepresented parties, the media coordinator, and the court media liaison.

Do I need a notary for the witness objection?

No. This document has no notary block; the witness signs and prints their name, and it states no notarized attachment or sworn step.

Winnebago County, IL · Winnebago County

No notary required

Objection of Witness to Extended Media Coverage of Testimony

A witness uses this form to object to extended media coverage of their testimony in a case before the Winnebago County Circuit Court.

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: Oct 5, 2026
Machine-readable: JSON record · about the forms index

What this form is

This form lets a witness expected to testify state specific reasons for objecting to extended media coverage of testimony in a case. The objection must be filed with the Clerk of the Court before the trial or proceeding begins, and notice must be provided to counsel of record, unrepresented parties, the media coordinator, and the court media liaison.

Who needs it

A witness expected to testify in a case where extended media coverage has been requested may use this form to object to coverage of their testimony.

How to submit it

File the objection with the Clerk of the Court before the trial or proceeding begins. Provide notice to all counsel of record, parties appearing without counsel, the media coordinator, and the court media liaison.

About notarization

This document has no notary block; the witness signs and prints their name, with no notarized attachment or sworn step stated.

How to submit this form

1
Download the Form
Download the witness objection form.
2
Complete the Form
Identify the case and witness, then give specific reasons for objecting to extended media coverage of the testimony.
3
Sign the Form
Sign the objection, print the witness name, and provide a telephone number.
4
File and Provide Notice
File it with the Clerk of the Court before the trial or proceeding begins, and provide notice to the people listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

What does the witness objection form do?: It lets a witness expected to testify state specific reasons for objecting to extended media coverage of their testimony in a case.
When must I file the objection?: The form states that the objection must be filed with the Clerk of the Court before the trial or proceeding for which media coverage was requested begins.
How do I submit the witness objection?: File it with the Clerk of the Court before the trial or proceeding begins. The form also says to provide notice to counsel of record, unrepresented parties, the media coordinator, and the court media liaison.
Do I need a notary for the witness objection?: No. This document has no notary block; the witness signs and prints their name, and it states no notarized attachment or sworn step.

Need something notarized?

This Objection of Witness to Extended Media Coverage of Testimony doesn’t need a notary, but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.