1. a) In claims based upon lapsed appropriations, lost warrant, recoupment, medical assistance program medical vendors, certificate of innocence, Line of Duty Compensation Act [820 ILCS 315], Illinois National Guardsman's Compensation Act [20 ILCS 1825], and Crime Victim's Compensation Act [740 ILCS 45], no filing fee shall be required. In all other claims the following fees shall apply:

   Filing of complaint in which amount of claim is less than $1,000........................................................................	$15
   Filing of complaint in which amount of claim is $1,000 or more..............................................................................	$35

2. b) Filing fees may be waived for an indigent person upon application provided and approved by the Court of Claims.
3. c) Filing fees shall be paid electronically unless the Court has granted an exception to the electronic filing requirement pursuant to Section 790.30(c).
4. d) Certified copies of documents filed in the Court of Claims may be obtained from the Secretary of State pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act [5 ILCS 140] and payment of any fees prescribed within that act .

(Source: Amended at 50 Ill. Reg. 7241, effective May 1, 2026)