Small Claims Order
Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective August 1, 2020
This form is a document used by the court to officially record the final decisions or orders made in a small claims case. It records things like whether the case was dismissed or if a final judgment amount was decided.
Where this fits in a case
JudgmentStage: Judgment
This form is used by the court after a small claims case has been heard or settled to write down the official outcome of the case.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
Common questions
- Who fills out this form?
- The form is for 'Court Use Only,' meaning the judge or court staff fills it out. You, as a party, do not fill out the final parts.
- What does this form show?
- It shows the court's official findings, such as if the case was dismissed or if a final judgment amount was set.
- Does this form require a fee?
- The text does not mention any filing fees for this specific form.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect August 1, 2020.
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