Eviction Summons (With Rental Assistance Program Sheet)

EVICTION SUMMONS. This form is used in the State of Illinois for an eviction case. It is issued by a plaintiff (such as a landlord or property owner) against the defendant (the person being evicted). The form contains instructions for both the plaintiff and the defendant, including details about the case, the defendant's rights, and the necessary court procedures. • Read all documents attached to this Summons. • You MUST attend court on the date in this Summons. If you do not, the judge may decide the case without hearing from you. This is called "default." As a result, you could lose the case. • You do not have to file a document called an Answer/Response in an eviction case unless ordered to by the judge. You may have to file a document called an Appearance. If you do not file required court documents on time, the judge may decide the case without hearing from you. This is called "default." As a result, you could lose the case. • All documents referred to in this Summons can be found at ilcourts.info/forms. Other documents may be available from your local Circuit Court Clerk's office or website. • After you fill out the necessary documents, you need to electronically file (e-file) them with the court. To e-file, you must create an account with an e-filing service provider. For more information, go to ilcourts.info/efiling. If you cannot e-file, you can get an exemption that allows you to file in-person or by mail. • You may be charged filing fees, but if you cannot pay them, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees. • It is possible that the court will allow you to attend the first court date in this case in-person or remotely by video or phone. Contact the Circuit Court Clerk's office or visit the Court's website to find out whether this is possible and, if so, how to do this. www.FormsWorkflow.com