CC-44 V2
STATE OF ILLINOIS
TH
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 17
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
WINNEBAGO COUNTY
FILE STAMP
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Plaintiff
Given at the time of filing
vs.
Case No. _____________________
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Defendant
Service to be made
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to:
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SUMMONS
ILLINOIS MARRIAGE AND DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE ACT
TO THE DEFENDANT_____________________________________,
YOU ARE HEREBY SUMMONED and required to file an Answer to the complaint in this case, a copy of which is hereto
attached, or otherwise file your Appearance in the office of the Clerk of this Court, Winnebago County Courthouse,
400 West State St., room 108, Rockford, Illinois, within 30 days after service of this summons, not counting the day of
service. The filing of an appearance and answer with the Circuit Court Clerk requires a statutory filing fee, payable at the
time of filing.
IF YOU FAIL TO DO SO, A JUDGMENT BY DEFAULT MAY BE ENTERED AGAINST YOU FOR THE RELIEF ASKED FOR IN THE COMPLAINT.
PARTIES WITH MINOR CHILDREN MUST ATTEND PARENTING CLASSES BEFORE THE ENTRY OF THE FINAL JUDGMENT.
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. If service cannot be made, this summons shall be returned so endorsed.
This summons may not be served later than thirty (30) days after its issuance.
(Seal of Court)
Witness. _____________________________, 20________
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Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: ______________________________________________________________
Plaintiff’s Attorney or Plaintiff,
Name:__________________________________________
Attorney for: _____________________________________
Address: ________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ___________________________________
Telephone No: ___________________________________
Date of Service _____________________, 20 _____
(To be inserted by officer on copy left with 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.