In Illinois, the process of appealing a case to the appellate court requires that the appellant file a motion to the Appellate Court of Illinois. Depending on the type of appeal, the motion must provide information such as the grounds of appeal, the relief requested, the case number, and an explanation of why the appellant is entitled to the relief requested. In some cases, an appellant may be eligible to request a free appeal to the Appellate Court of Illinois. To do this, the appellant must file a “Motion to Participate in an Appeal for Free.” This motion must include a detailed explanation of why the appellant believes that they are eligible for a free appeal and must be accompanied by supporting documentation. The types of supporting documentation that may be required include the appellant’s financial information and a detailed explanation of the issue being appealed. Once the Motion to Participate in an Appeal for Free has been filed, the Appellate Court of Illinois will review the motion and decide whether to grant the free appeal. If the Appellate Court of Illinois decides that the appellant is eligible for a free appeal, then the appellant may proceed with the appeal without additional costs.