Skip to content
LitigationForms
ISC-M 3902.1

Motion

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective May 1, 2018

This form is a request to the Supreme Court of Illinois asking the court for something specific, such as more time to file documents. It requires the filer to state exactly what they want the court to do and provide reasons why the court should grant that request.

Open the official PDFfrom Illinois Supreme Court

Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a party needs to ask the Supreme Court for a specific action or ruling during an appeal process.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form allows the filer to check if they are the Appellant (the party bringing the appeal) or the Appellee (the party responding to the appeal).
What information must I include?
You must state exactly what you want the court to do in a short statement, and then provide detailed reasons why the court should grant that request.
Is there a fee mentioned?
The form does not mention any filing fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect May 1, 2018.

Related forms

  • ISC-O 3903.1

    Motion Order

    This form is used to ask the Supreme Court of Illinois for an order regarding an appeal. It asks the filer to identify the parties involved and what specific action they are requesting the court to do.

    Fillable PDF
  • No number

    Additional Parties or Lawyers

    This form asks for the names and addresses of any other lawyers or parties who have been in court for the people involved in the case. It requires listing the lawyer's information if the other party has one.

    Fillable PDF
  • No number

    Additional Proof of Delivery

    This form tells the Appellate Court how and when you plan to send your court papers to the other people involved in the case. It requires you to list the document, the person receiving it, and the date and time you are sending it.

    Fillable PDF
  • No number

    Additional Proof of Delivery

    This form helps tell the Supreme Court how and when you plan to send your court papers to the other people involved in the case. It asks you to list the document, the person receiving it, and the date and time you are sending it.

    Fillable PDF
  • No number

    Additional Transcripts

    This form is used to ask the court to create written records, or transcripts, of extra court hearings. It asks the filer to list the specific dates, times, and courtrooms for which transcripts are needed.

    Fillable PDF
  • No number

    Agreed Statement of Facts

    This form is used to create a written statement of facts that all parties agree on for an appeal case. It asks for details about the dates, times, and what was said or done during the original hearing or trial.

    Fillable PDF
  • No number

    Notice of Election Form (Supreme Court)

    This form is used to tell the Supreme Court of Illinois which side you are on in an appeal case and what documents you plan to use. It asks you to check boxes about whether you are the appellant or appellee, and if you plan to file a full brief or rely on other documents.

    Fillable PDF
  • No number

    Request for Report of Proceedings (Transcripts)

    This form is used to ask the court reporters to create written records, called Transcripts, of court hearings. It asks for details about the case, the hearings needed, and who needs to receive a copy of the request.

    Fillable PDF