Mortgage Foreclosure Summons {171-452}

171-452 - MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SUMMONS. This form issued by the Circuit Court of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit in Lake County, Illinois, to notify a defendant that they have been sued in a mortgage foreclosure case. The summons informs the defendant that they must file an Appearance and an Answer/Response within 30 days of being served, excluding the day of service. Failure to respond within the required timeframe may result in a default judgment, which could lead to the loss of the property. The document also provides instructions on how to e-file required documents, obtain an exemption for in-person filing, and apply for a waiver of court fees if necessary. It includes details on attending court proceedings in person or remotely via Zoom, with links to court schedules and contact information for the Circuit Court Clerk’s office. Additionally, the summons advises defendants about court-sponsored mediation programs that may help them save their homes and provides resources for legal assistance, including Illinois Court Help and Illinois Legal Aid. For law enforcement or process servers, the summons includes instructions on how service should be performed, including methods for serving individuals, corporate entities, or leaving the summons at a defendant’s residence. The document also contains a section for recording service details, including the date, time, and recipient of service. If service cannot be completed, the summons must be returned with a note indicating the attempt was unsuccessful. www.FormsWorkflow.com