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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
§ 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.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Illinois Statutes Chapter 725. Criminal Procedure § 5/107-11. When summons may be issued - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/il/chapter-725-criminal-procedure/il-st-sect-725-5-107-11/
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