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Additional Bystander's Report Information

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective April 1, 2019

This form asks someone who was present at a court hearing or trial to write down extra details about what was said or done. It asks for descriptions of what the judge, the people involved, the witnesses, and the lawyers said or did, and it asks for the date of each hearing.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when someone needs to provide more information about what happened during court hearings or a trial in an appellate court case.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

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

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
This form is for someone who was present at the court hearing or trial to provide extra details. It is not for the judge or the main parties involved in the case.
Do I need to include the case number?
Yes, the form has spaces to enter the Case Number given by the Appellate Court Clerk.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect April 1, 2019.

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