Complaint Under The Civil Rights Act Or Bivens Action

COMPLAINT UNDER THE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT, TITLE 42 SECTION 1983 U.S. Code or COMPLAINT UNDER THE CONSTITUTION (“BIVENS” ACTION), TITLE 28 SECTION 1331 U.S. Code. This form is used in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois to initiate a lawsuit by providing details about the plaintiff(s), defendant(s), and the nature of the claim. The form allows for three types of complaints: 1. Complaint under the Civil Rights Act, Title 42 Section 1983 U.S. Code (for state, county, or municipal defendants). 2. Complaint under the Constitution (“Bivens” Action), Title 28 Section 1331 U.S. Code (for federal defendants). 3. Other (the plaintiff is asked to cite the statute, if known). The form requires the plaintiff to provide information about any previous lawsuits they have filed, a statement of their claim, the relief they are seeking, and whether they demand a jury trial. The form must be signed by the plaintiff, certifying that the facts stated in the complaint are true to the best of their knowledge. Failure to fill out the form completely may result in dismissal of the case. www.FormsWorkflow.com