Civil Rights Complaint
Use this form if you are alleging that a government employee violated your constitutional rights.
2255 Motion to Vacate
Use this form if you have been convicted and sentenced by a federal judge from the Northern District of Illinois and are seeking to vacate or modify your sentence.
Habeas Corpus Petition (State Custody)
Use this form if you are seeking release from state custody or challenging your state court conviction or sentence.
Habeas Corpus Petition (Federal Custody)
Use this form if you are seeking release from federal custody and you are not challenging your federal court conviction or sentence.
Amended Civil Rights Complaint
Use this form if you already have a case number and are filing an amended civil rights complaint.