Amended Illinois Supreme Court Rule Requires Additional Phrase for All Civil Summons

A recently-amended Illinois Supreme Court Rule requires the following language to be added to all civil summons:

“E-filing is now mandatory for documents in civil cases with limited exemptions. To e-file, you must first create an account with an e-filing service provider. Visit https://efile.illinoiscourts.gov/service-providers.htm to learn more and to select a service provider. If you need additional help or have trouble e-filing, visit http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/FAQ/gethelp.asp or talk with your local circuit clerk's office.”

The language, "or talk with your local circuit clerk's office" was added to the Rule on July 19. The amended Rule takes effect immediately. 

The new requirement also applies to the following rules: 

• Rule 108 Notice to Heirs and Legatees
• Rule 110 Rights of Interested Persons During Independent Administration
• Rule 113 Notice of Entry of Default and Judgment of Foreclosure; Special Notice of Surplus Funds
• Rule 291 Proceedings Under the Administrative Review Law
• Rule 292 Form of Summons in Proceedings to Review Orders of the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission