Appearance {ATJ 8011.1}

ATJ 8011.1 - APPEARANCE. This form, approved by the Illinois Supreme Court, is used in the Illinois Appellate Court to officially inform the court and other parties that a party or their lawyer is participating in an appeal. The form collects essential case identification details, including the appellate case number, the appellate district, and information from the underlying trial court case such as the case name, county, trial judge, and parties involved. The individual completing the form must declare whether they are representing themselves or appearing as an attorney for a party, and must indicate their role in the appeal—such as Appellant or Appellee. The form also requires the filer’s full contact information, including name, address, email, and phone number, ensuring all parties can be reached throughout the appellate process. A critical component of this form is the Proof of Delivery section, where the filer certifies that copies of the form have been sent to the opposing party or their attorney, in accordance with Illinois Supreme Court Rule 11. This section requires specific details about how the document was delivered—whether electronically, by mail, or in person—and includes space to list multiple recipients if needed. By signing this form, the filer certifies, under penalty of perjury pursuant to 735 ILCS 5/1-109, that the information provided is accurate and truthful. www.FormsWorkflow.com