Letter to Sheriff (Serving an Eviction Summons and Eviction Complaint)-  Illinois Court

The Letter to Sheriff (Serving an Eviction Summons & Eviction Complaint) form is intended for use in the process of serving an eviction summons and complaint to a defendant. It is approved by the Illinois Supreme Court and is specifically designed to guide plaintiffs through the necessary steps to have a sheriff serve these documents. This structured approach ensures that the process of serving an eviction summons and complaint is completed efficiently and in accordance with legal requirements.

To fill out this form accurately follow the below steps:

Step-by-Step Instructions

Date

• Write the current date in the provided space at the top of the form.

Sheriff’s Information

1. • County: Fill in the county where the sheriff’s office is located.

   • Address of Sheriff: Write the complete address of the sheriff’s office.

Case Information

1. • Plaintiff: Write your name or the name of the person/entity filing the eviction.

   • Defendants: List the names of all defendants being evicted.

   • Case Number: Enter the case number assigned to your eviction case.

Defendant Details

1. • Name of each Defendant to be served: Write the full name of each defendant who needs to be served with the eviction summons and complaint.

Fee Information

1. • Check the appropriate box that applies to your situation regarding court fee waivers:

     • Full Waiver: If you have an Order for Waiver of Court Fees granting a full (100%) waiver, check the first box.

     • Partial Waiver: If you have an Order for Waiver of Court Fees granting a partial waiver, check the second box and fill in the percentage and the reduced cost of service.

     • No Waiver: If you do not have a fee waiver, check the third box and enter the full cost of service.

   • Note: To determine the cost of service, contact the sheriff’s office for the exact amount. Adjust the cost based on your fee waiver, if applicable.

Enclosures

1. • Attach the following documents with the letter:

     • Three copies of the Eviction Summons for each defendant.

     • One copy of the Eviction Complaint for each defendant.

     • Payment for the service fee or the Order for Waiver of Court Fees.

     • A self-addressed and stamped envelope for the sheriff to return the Proof of Service.

Affidavit of Service

1. • Request the sheriff to complete the Affidavit of Service after serving the documents and return it to you using the self-addressed stamped envelope provided.

Closing

1. • Signature: Sign your name. If completing the form on a computer, type your name. If completing it by hand, sign and print your name.

   • Contact Information: Fill in your street address, unit number (if applicable), city, state, ZIP code, phone number, and email address.

By following these instructions, you can ensure that the form is filled out correctly and that all necessary documents are included when submitting it to the sheriff’s office. This will help facilitate the process of serving the eviction summons and complaint to the defendant(s).