Forms
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Civil Forms
Forms for Commencing an Action in the District Court (including Removals)
To open a new civil case, complete these forms and send to: wiwd_newcases@wiwd.uscourts.gov
Summons or Waiver of Service
- Summons in a Civil Action - AO 440
If you wish to create your own summons form, you must use the language provided and include a signature line for both the clerk of court and a deputy clerk.
- Third Party Summons in a Civil Action - AO 441
Use this summons when filing a third-party complaint. If you wish to create your own summons form, then you must use the language provided and include a signature line for both the clerk of court and a deputy clerk.
- Notice of Lawsuit and Request for Waiver of Service of Summons - AO 398
Used with form AO 399. Use when requesting waiver of service of summons.
- Waiver of Service of Summons - AO 399
Used with form AO 398. Use when requesting waiver of service of summons.
Forms Distributed by the Clerk at the Time of Commencing an Action
- Notice of Assignment to a Magistrate Judge and Consent/Request for Reassignment
Complete and e-mail this form to consents@wiwd.uscourts.gov two weeks prior to the Preliminary Pretrial Conference. Do not electronically file the form. This form is used in cases assigned to a U.S. Magistrate Judge.
- Disclosure of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interest
To be completed by all corporate parties.
- Notice to Creditors in a United States Foreclosure Action
Explains the role of creditors listed as defendants in U.S. foreclosure actions.
- Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action Regarding a Patent or Trademark
The clerk's office distributes this form to the director of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office pursuant to 35 U.S.C. § 290 and/or 15 U.S.C. § 1116.
- Report on the Filing or Determination of an Action or Appeal Regarding a Copyright
The clerk's office distributes this form to the Register of Copyrights pursuant to 17 U.S.C. § 508.
- Order on Dispositive Motions - Judge Crabb
Sets the briefing schedule for dispositive motions in civil cases before Judge Crabb.
- Order on Dispositive Motions - Magistrate Judge Crocker
Sets the briefing schedule for dispositive motions in civil cases before Magistrate Judge Crocker.
Forms Distributed at the Time the Preliminary Pretrial Conference is Set
- Standing Order Governing Preliminary Pretrial Conference
Governs pretrial conferences where all parties are represented by counsel.
- Pro Se Notice Regarding Telephone Preliminary Pretrial Conference
For pretrial conferences in cases in which a party is proceeding pro se.
Subpoena Forms
Entry of Default and Default Judgment under Fed. R. Civ. P. 55
Appeal Forms
- Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Transcript Purchase Order
Complete within 10 days of filing a Notice of Appeal.For additional information see http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/
Other Forms
- Trial Exhibit Form (PDF) and (Word) Please reproduce on yellow paper
- Electronic Transcript Instructions and Notice of Intent to Request Redaction
Information regarding the availability of transcripts of court proceedings. During the first 90 days after a transcript is produced, copies are available only through the court reporter. After 90 days, the restrictions is removed and a copy may be purchased from PACER or the clerk's office.
Criminal Forms
Criminal Justice Act
Subpoena Forms
Appeal Forms
- Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Transcript Purchase Form
Complete within 10 days of filing a Notice of Appeal.For additional information see http://www.cafc.uscourts.gov/
Other Forms
- Electronic Transcript Instructions and Notice of Intent to Request Redaction
Information regarding the availability of transcripts of court proceedings. During the first 90 days after a transcript is produced, copies are available only through the court reporter. After 90 days, the restrictions is removed and a copy may be purchased from PACER or the clerk's office.
- Trial Exhibit Form - Please reproduce on yellow paper
- New Notice Regarding § 3582 Motions; effective July 14, 2011
Pro Se Forms
- Non-Prisoner Complaint Package - Instructions and Forms
For use in filing a civil complaint without the assistance of counsel.
- Petition and Affidavit to Proceed without Prepayment of Fees
Use this form to request that the court waive prepayment of the civil filing fee.
Attorney Admission Forms
- Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice
Please register for CM/ECF prior to completing this form. Once registered, the attorney seeking admission must file the motion and pay the fee electronically.
- Seventh Circuit Standards for Professional Conduct
You must be familiar with these standards when applying to practice in this district.
General Forms
