- Si el reclamo es un reclamo menor de $ 10,000 o menos, entonces la notificación puede ser por correo certificado, con acuse de recibo; IL SCR 284
- Personally on the defendant, wherever he may be found; 735 ILCS 5/2-203
- Substitute service on the defendant, at his abode, on someone who lives with him, who is at least 13 years old; 735 ILCS 5/2-203
- If the defendant is a private corporation, it may be served by leaving a copy of the process with its registered agent or any officer found anywhere in the State; 735 ILCS 5/2-204 or
- If the defendant was a non-resident of IL at the time of the accident or becomes a non-resident of IL, then upon the IL Secretary of State with notice to the defendant by registered mail at the last known address of the defendant. 625 ILCS 5/10-301.
Notificación por orden especial del juez
If it is not practical to serve the defendant in the traditional ways, a judge may order a comparable method of service as long as it is consistent with due process. If the judge is satisfied that the defendant/respondent has access to and the ability to use the necessary technology to receive and read the summons and documents electronically, the following alternative methods of service or combination of methods of service may be ordered.
- Mensaje directo en redes sociales donde el demandado tiene una cuenta activa,
- Correo electrónico, o
- Mensaje de texto
En estos casos, adjunte una copia de la citación/demanda solicitó, y cualquier otro documento requerido. Usted dirá: "Información importante: ha sido demandado." Lee todos los documentos adjuntos a este mensaje. Para participar en el caso, usted debe seguir las instrucciones que se enumeran en la citación de demanda adjunta. Si no lo hace, la corte puede decidir el caso sin audiencia de usted, y podría perder el caso.
Se debe enviar una copia de la citación de demanda por correo a la última dirección conocida del acusado. Una constancia de notificación debe presentarse al enviar una citación electrónicamente. IL SCR 102.
Time to serve summons pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 101 (temporary amendment):
- Rule 101(b)(1) summons must be served at least 21 days before the appearance date. A rule 101(b)(1) summons covers all summons for actions less than $50,000 and mandatory arbitration cases,
- Rule 101(b)(2) and (b)(3) summons must be served at least 3 days before the appearance date. These rules covers summons for an eviction case or personal property recovery. They also cover cases under 2-208 of the Code of Civil Procedure, and
- Rule 101(d) summons must be served within 30 days after its date. A rule 101(d) summons covers all other summons where the defendant must file an answer or appear within 30 days.
Learn more about serving a summons and the difference between a summons and subpoena.
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