Proposed Orders

Attorneys and self-represented individuals must submit a proposed order to the court through the Lake County Circuit Clerk's Online Portal.


Submitting a Proposed Order to the Court

To submit a proposed order, follow these steps:

  1. Draft and Save: First, draft your order and save it as a PDF on your device. (Fillable PDFs for available orders can be found through the Court Forms link located at the bottom of this page).

  2. Access the Portal: Upload the order through the online portal.

Important Notes:

  • Attorneys may submit proposed orders for any unrestricted case (i.e., not impounded, sealed, or expunged).

  • To upload:

    • Search for the case in the portal.

    • Navigate to the “Documents Filed” tab.

    • Click “Add Proposed Order” and upload your PDF.

Please note: Only proposed orders may be submitted through the online portal. All other filings must be submitted using the standard process for each division.

Printable Instructions 

  1. Attorneys Requesting Case Access through the Portal (PDF)
  2. How to Access Your Cases and Submit a Proposed Order (PDF)