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2(12/31/15) CCM N649
Any person wishing to sue or defend a case as an indigent must petition the court to have the fees, costs, and charges associated with the proceedings
waived.
Customers may visit to access the Clerk’s filing fees or telephone the Civil Division at (312) 603-5116 with additional
questions.
NOTICE TO PLAINTIFF
You MUST select a return day of:
not less than 14 or more than 40 days after issuance of summons if amount claimed is $10,000 or less;
not less than 21 or more than 40 days after issuance of summons if amount claimed is in excess of $10,000.
NOTICE TO DEFENDANT
1. If the complaint is notarized, your answer must be notarized.
For District 1 Cases Only:
2. On the specified Return Day, one of the following may occur:
a. If you are sued for $10,000 or less, you need not file an answer unless ordered to do so by the Court.
(i)
If Plaintiff is not present, the case may be dismissed for want of prosecution.
(ii)
If you have not filed an appearance, or you have filed an appearance and are not present, the Plaintiff may obtain
an exparte default judgment against you for the amount claimed.
(iii) If you have filed an appearance and are present on Return Day, trial may be held that day, or
may be set for another day certain.
b. If you are sued for more than $10,000.00, and if you have filed your appearance on time, you must file your answer no later than 10 days
after the appearance date (return date) specified on the front of this form. If you have not filed your appearance or answer on time, the
Plaintiff may obtain an exparte default judgment against you for the amount claimed. If Plaintiff is not present for the Default call, the case
may be dismissed for want of prosecution. If you filed your appearance and have not filed your answer on time the Plaintiff may motion the
court to enter a judgment.
3. Late filing of an appearance or answer will not relieve you from a judgment or default order except by court order.
For District 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 Cases:
4. If you are sued for more than $10,000, you have 10 days from the Return Day to answer or otherwise plea.
5. On the specified Return Day, if you are sued for $10,000 or less, you need not file an answer unless ordered to do so by the Court.
6. On the specified Status/Trial Day, one of the following may occur:
a. If Plaintiff is not present, the case may be dismissed for want of prosecution.
b. If you have not filed an appearance, or you have filed an appearance and are not present, the Plaintiff may obtain
an ex parte default judgment against you for the amount claimed.
c. If you have filed an appearance and are present on Status/Trial Day, trial may be held that day, or may be set
for another day certain.
The following is applicable to District 3 cases only:
7. This case may/may not be heard on the day for apperance specified in summons.
8. If the claim is for personal injury, or is a civil case in which Plaintiff has filed a jury demand, you will be required to file your
appearance in person or by attorney Return Day, and your answer as required by Par. 2(b) above.
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These cases will be assigned and heard in the Civil Jury Room
unless otherwise ordered by the Presiding Judge.
Neither Plaintiff nor Plaintiff’s attorney will be required to be present on Return Day. The case will be set for Status at 9:00 a.m.,
approximately 60 days from the date of filing. Plaintiff and Defendant will be required to appear in court on that status day.
9. Trial Rights of Property, Detinues, and Revivals of Judgment, Pro Se, and Forcible Detainer suits are returnable in Room
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and are disposed of on a Return Day unless otherwise ordered by the Court.
DOROTHY BROWN, CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
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