The Illinois Instructions for Completing the Civil Complaint for Civil Rights Violation or Other Civil Claims by a Person in Custody is a form that provides guidance to individuals in custody who are filing a civil complaint against a government agency or official or another party. The complaint must include the name and address of the defendant, the date and place of the alleged violation, a description of the violation, and the damages sought. The instructions provide guidance on how to complete the complaint, including instructions on the use of relevant keywords. The instructions provide two types of forms to use when filing a civil complaint: a Complaint for Civil Rights Violation or Other Civil Claims by a Person in Custody and an Affidavit of Service. The Complaint for Civil Rights Violation or Other Civil Claims by a Person in Custody is used to set forth the facts and circumstances of the alleged violation and to claim damages. The Affidavit of Service is used to prove that the complaint was served on the defendant. The keywords used in the instruction include: defendant, violation, date, place, description, damages, and service.