Summons Circuit Court {3101}

3101 - SUMMONS CIRCUIT COURT. This form is issued by the Circuit Court of the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit in the State of Illinois and used in a civil matter to summon a defendant to court. The defendant is required to file an answer to the complaint or otherwise file their appearance in the office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court within 30 days after service of the summons. If the defendant fails to do so, a judgment by default may be entered against them for the relief asked in the complaint. The form also provides instructions for electronic filing (e-filing), fee waivers, videoconferencing for court dates, and resources for legal help. The form must be returned by the officer or person to whom it was given for service, with endorsement of service and fees, immediately after service and not less than three days before the date of remote appearance. www.FormsWorkflow.com