Illinois Getting Started-APPellate Motion is an electronic filing system used by attorneys in the state of Illinois to file motions and other documents with the Illinois Appellate Court. It enables attorneys to submit documents electronically, eliminating the need for in-person court appearances. It is available to attorneys who have registered with the Illinois Supreme Court, Supreme Court Rules Committee, and the appellate courts. The system allows attorneys to electronically file motions, briefs, petitions, and other documents related to an appellate case. There are three types of Illinois Getting Started-APPellate Motion: Motion to Dismiss, Motion for Summary Judgment, and Motion for Affiance or Reversal. Motion to Dismiss is a motion filed by the defendant which requests the court to dismiss the case due to lack of evidence or lack of jurisdiction. Motion for Summary Judgment is a motion filed by the plaintiff or defendant which requests the court to render a judgment without a trial based on the pleadings, affidavits, and other evidence presented. Motion for Affiance or Reversal is a motion filed by either party requesting the court to affirm or reverse a lower court’s judgment.