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Eviction Summons

Illinois · Illinois Supreme Court · Effective May 1, 2023

This form is a notice that a lawsuit has been filed to have someone evicted from a property. It provides instructions for both the person filing the case and the person being sued, warning that court attendance is required.

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a person or landlord files a case in court to begin the process of having someone evicted from a property.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What does this form tell me if I am the person being sued?
It tells you that you have been sued and that you must attend court on the date listed. If you do not attend, the judge might decide the case without hearing from you.
Do I have to file a response to this summons?
The form states that you do not have to file a document called an Answer/Response in an eviction case unless the judge tells you to.
What should I do if I cannot pay the filing fees?
If you cannot pay the filing fees, you can file an Application for Waiver of Court Fees.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect May 1, 2023.

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