Bankruptcy Exhibits in Illinois
Complete guide to preparing bankruptcy exhibits that comply with Illinois court requirements. Learn the correct labeling conventions, exchange deadlines, and e-filing procedures.
- Illinois's primary rule governing exhibit preparation is Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 218.
- Plaintiffs in Illinois label exhibits with Numbers (1, 2, 3...).
- Defendants in Illinois label exhibits with Letters (A, B, C...).
- Illinois courts require electronic exhibits to be filed through eFileIL.
- Exhibits must be exchanged with opposing counsel 21 days before trial (Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 218) under Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 218.
- Common bankruptcy exhibits in Illinois include financial statements, tax returns, bank statements.
- ExhibitPrep applies Illinois exhibit stamps entirely in the browser, so bankruptcy case files never leave the user's computer.
Illinois Exhibit Requirements at a Glance
| Plaintiff Exhibits | Numbers (1, 2, 3...) |
| Defendant Exhibits | Letters (A, B, C...) |
| Exchange Deadline | 21 days before trial (Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 218) |
| Primary Rule | Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 218 |
| E-Filing System | eFileIL |
Common Bankruptcy Exhibits
Financial Statements
Income schedules, expense schedules, asset declarations. For Illinois e-filing on eFileIL, confirm the current file-size cap (Not confirmed — check the filing portal) before uploading.
Tax Returns
Personal and business returns for relevant years
Bank Statements
All accounts for 6+ months prior to filing
Property Documents
Deeds, vehicle titles, valuations of assets
Debt Documentation
Credit card statements, loan documents, collection letters
Business Records
Formation documents, financial statements, contracts
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Illinois-Specific Considerations
- Wildcard exemption available
- Personal property exemptions moderate
- High Chapter 13 filing rates in Chicago
- Means test affected by regional median income
How to Prepare Your Exhibits
Gather Your Documents
Collect all documents relevant to your bankruptcy case. This typically includes financial statements, tax returns, bank statements, and other supporting evidence.
Convert to PDF
Convert all documents to PDF format. Illinois courts require electronic exhibits to be filed via eFileIL. Scan paper documents at 300 DPI.
Apply Exhibit Labels
Use ExhibitPrep to add Illinois-compliant exhibit stamps. Plaintiffs use Numbers (1, 2, 3...), defendants use Letters (A, B, C...).
Exchange with Opposing Counsel
Exchange your exhibit list and copies with opposing counsel 21 days before trial (Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 218) per Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 218.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How should I label bankruptcy exhibits in Illinois?
Use Numbers (1, 2, 3...) for plaintiff exhibits and Letters (A, B, C...) for defense exhibits, per Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 218. Illinois exhibit stickers belong in the lower right corner of the first page, and the top right 2x2 inches must stay blank for the clerk's stamp. ExhibitPrep's Bankruptcy templates apply the right prefix automatically, so you're not re-deriving the local convention on every filing.
When do I have to exchange bankruptcy exhibits in Illinois?
Illinois sets the exhibit exchange window at 21 days before trial (Ill. Sup. Ct. R. 218), though the exact date can shift with your assigned judge's scheduling order. Confirm the deadline in your case's pretrial order before you start stamping, then batch-process the full bankruptcy production in one ExhibitPrep session once it's locked in.
What e-filing system handles bankruptcy exhibits in Illinois?
Illinois runs electronic filing through eFileIL. Check the current upload cap before filing (Not confirmed — check the filing portal), export each exhibit as a text-searchable PDF, and split any long financial statements into separate files so a single scanned record doesn't blow past the limit.
What exhibits come up most in a Illinois bankruptcy case?
Bankruptcy matters in Illinois typically turn on financial statements, tax returns, bank statements, plus whatever case-specific records the dispute calls for. Wildcard exemption available. Stamp them all inside ExhibitPrep using the matching plaintiff or defense template, so every exhibit in the production carries a consistent, court-compliant mark before it goes to opposing counsel.
Can I stamp a large bankruptcy production for Illinois courts?
Yes. The Day Pass ($14.99) gives you unlimited stamping for 24 hours, which covers hundreds of exhibits in a single bankruptcy case. Processing runs entirely in your browser, so your Illinois case files never leave your computer. That matters here because e-filing upload caps (Not confirmed — check the filing portal) often force a large production into multiple separate uploads.
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ExhibitPrep provides general information about court exhibit practices, not legal advice. Requirements change — verify current rules with your court or clerk before filing.