Illinois Code § 107-11
Illinois Code § 107-11. Reproduced from the official Illinois Compiled Statutes, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 107-11.
When summons may be issued. (a) When authorized to issue a warrant of arrest, a court may instead issue a summons. (b) The summons shall: (1) Be in writing; (2) State the name of the person summoned and his or her address, if known; (3) Set forth the nature of the offense; (4) State the date when issued and the municipality or county where issued; (5) Be signed by the judge of the court with the title of his or her office; and (6) Command the person to appear before a court at a certain time and place. (c) The summons may be served in the same manner as the summons in a civil action or by certified or regular mail, except that police officers may serve summons for violations of ordinances occurring within their municipalities. (Source: P.A. 102-1104, eff. 12-6-22.)
Source: official Illinois text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Illinois Compiled Statutes § 107-11
- Jurisdiction: Illinois
- Code: Illinois Compiled Statutes
- Text: transcribed from the official source (verify below)
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