CC-40 V3
STATE OF ILLINOIS
TH
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
COUNTY OF WINNEBAGO
FILE STAMP
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Plaintiff
Vs.
Case No. ____________________
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Defendant
Service Address
___________________________________
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PATERNITY SUMMONS
TO THE DEFENDANT:
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED AND REQUIRED TO APPEAR BEFORE THIS COURT at ______:______ a.m./p.m. on
______________________________, 20______ in courtroom ________ located in the Winnebago County Courthouse,
400 West State Street, Rockford, Illinois, to answer the Complaint in this case, a copy of which is attached.
IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE TAKEN AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED IN THE
COMPLAINT. IF YOU DO NOT APPEAR AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS SUMMONS, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE
CHILD NAMED IN THIS PETITION UNTIL THE CHILD IS AT LEAST 18 YEARS OLD. YOU MAY ALSO HAVE TO PAY THE
PREGNANCY AND DELIVERY COSTS OF THE MOTHER.
To the officer:
This summons must be returned by the officer or other person to whom it was given for service with endorsement of
service and fees, if any, immediately after service and not less than three days before the day for appearance. If service
cannot be made, this summons shall be returned so endorsed. This summons may not be served later than three days
before the day for appearance.
Witness ___________________________, 20 _____
(Seal of Court)
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Clerk of the Circuit Court
By __________________________________Deputy
__________________________________________________________________________________________________
(Plaintiff’s attorney or plaintiff if he is not represented by an attorney)
Name __________________________________________
Attorney for ____________________________________
Address ________________________________________
Date of Service ____________________, 20____
City/State/Zip ___________________________________
(To be inserted by officer on copy left with
Telephone ______________________________________
defendant or other person)
If you have a disability that requires an accommodation to participate in court, please contact the Court
Disability Coordinator at 815-319-4806.