Eviction Summons – Illinois Court

The Eviction Summons form is an official document approved by the Illinois Supreme Court and required for use in all Illinois Courts when initiating an eviction case. This form ensures that both parties in an eviction case are properly informed and that legal processes are followed in accordance with Illinois law.

Filling out this form correctly is crucial for initiating an eviction process in Illinois. Follow these steps to complete the form accurately:

Header Information

1. • County: Enter the name of the county where you are filing the case.
   • Plaintiff: Write your name if you are the landlord or property owner.
   • Defendants: List the full names (first, middle, last) of all individuals you are trying to evict. If there are unknown occupants, check the box for “Unknown Occupants.”

Case Number

1. • Enter the case number assigned by the Circuit Clerk. Leave this blank if you haven’t received a case number yet; it will be filled in by the court.

Defendant’s Address and Service Information

1. • 1a. Defendant’s primary address/information for service:
     • Name: Enter the defendant’s full name.
     • Street Address, Unit #: Provide the complete address where the defendant resides.
     • City, State, ZIP: Fill in the city, state, and ZIP code.
     • Telephone, Email: Enter the defendant’s phone number and email, if known.
   • 1b. Additional Address: If the defendant might be found at another address, provide that address here.
     • Name: Repeat the defendant’s full name.
     • Street Address, Unit #: Enter the alternate address.
     • City, State, ZIP: Fill in the city, state, and ZIP code.
     • Telephone, Email: Enter the alternate phone number and email, if known.
   • 1c. Method of Service: Check the appropriate box to indicate how the summons will be served (Sheriff, special process server, or licensed private detective).
     • County & State: If the service is to be performed outside Illinois, provide the relevant county and state.

Plaintiff’s Contact Information

1. • Name: Enter your full name as the plaintiff.
   • Street Address, Unit #: Provide your address.
   • City, State, ZIP: Fill in the city, state, and ZIP code.
   • Telephone, Email: Enter your phone number and email address.

Court Appearance Instructions

1. • Court Date and Time
     • Date, Time, AM/PM: Fill in the court date and time provided by the clerk’s office.
     • Courtroom: Enter the assigned courtroom number.
     • In-person Appearance
       • Courthouse Address, City, State, ZIP: Provide the complete address of the courthouse.
     • Remote Appearance (if applicable)
       • Call-in number for telephone remote appearance: Enter the call-in number.
       • Video conference website: Provide the website for the video conference.
       • Video conference log-in information: Include any necessary login details such as meeting ID and password.
     • Circuit Clerk’s phone number and website: Enter the contact details of the Circuit Clerk’s office.

Proof of Service

1. • Leave this section blank. It will be filled out by the sheriff, special process server, or licensed private detective after they serve the summons.

Defendant’s Rights and Responsibilities

1. • Review this section carefully as it provides important information for the defendant about their rights and the consequences of not appearing in court.

Service Attempts Documentation

1. • This section is for the sheriff or process server to document their attempts to serve the defendant. Do not fill out this section.

Service Fees

1. • This section will be completed by the sheriff or process server to record the fees and costs associated with serving the summons.

Additional Instructions

• Ensure all information is accurate and complete.
• Double-check all addresses and contact information.
• If you need help, call or text Illinois Court Help at 833-411-1121 or visit ilcourthelp.gov.
• You can find additional forms and instructions at ilcourts.info/forms.

By following these steps, you can accurately complete the Eviction Summons form and ensure that the eviction process proceeds smoothly.