Civil Asset Forfeiture Proceedings
Civil Asset Forfeiture Proceedings may be commenced pursuant to the following Illinois Statutes:
720 ILCS 5/36; 735 ILCS 5/2-601; 735 ILCS 5/2-301; 735 ILCS 5/2-615; 735 ILCS 5/2-619; 720 ILCS 570/505; 720 ILCS 570/100; 720 ILCS 5/29B-1; 725 ILCS 150/1; and 410 ILCS 620/1
Claimants may access necessary statewide standardized motions, forms and other helpful information on the Illinois Supreme Court's website.
Necessary forms may include but are not limited to:
- Filing an appearance
- Proof of Delivery
- Verified answer
- Hardship Motion
- Motion for Innocent Owner Hearing
Court Hearing Information
Daley Center Courtroom 1707
Calendar 13: Civil Asset Forfeiture
Stamped Order Inquiries should be sent to: Countycrt1707orders@cookcountycourt.com
Court Schedule
| Event | Day & Time |
|---|---|
| Hearings | Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m. |
| Trials | Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:30 p.m. |
Remote Court Proceedings Information
| Zoom Meeting ID | Zoom Passcode | Dial-in Phone Number | Zoom Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 986 6174 6735 | 760510 | (312) 626-6799 | Click here to enter Meeting |
Additional information for Remote Court Proceedings
Additional Resources
State’s Attorney, Forfeiture Unit
- To Schedule an In-Person Appointment with the State’s Attorney Office to discuss your case, go to Room 300 (3rd Floor) in the Richard J. Daley Center
- Open Monday - Thursday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Resources for People Without Lawyers
For additional help contact CARPLS Cook County Legal Hotline
- Phone: (312) 738-9200
- Available Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Find additional information and resources on our For People Without Lawyers web page