Illinois Defendants Petition Requesting Refund of Bail is a legal document used in the state of Illinois to request the return of bail money posted for the defendant's release from custody. This petition can be used by defendants to reclaim the funds they paid for bail after the conclusion of their case. There are two types of Illinois Defendants Petition Requesting Refund of Bail: 1) Petition for Refund of Bail After Acquittal or Dismissal, and 2) Petition for Refund of Bail After Completion of Sentence. The Petition for Refund of Bail After Acquittal or Dismissal is filed when the defendant's criminal case is dismissed or the defendant is found not guilty of the charges. The Petition for Refund of Bail After Completion of Sentence is filed when the defendant has served their sentence and all court-ordered fines have been paid. Both petitions must include the defendant's name, the date of the court order, the case number, the name of the court, and the amount of bail that was paid.