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Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 430 ILCS 67/25

  • Answer: The formal written statement by a defendant responding to a civil complaint and setting forth the grounds for defense.
  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
     The summons shall be in the form prescribed by Supreme Court Rule 101(d), except that it shall require the respondent to answer or appear within 7 days. Attachments to the summons or notice shall include the petition for the firearms restraining order and supporting affidavits, if any, and any emergency firearms restraining order that has been issued. The enforcement of an order under Section 35 shall not be affected by the lack of service, delivery, or notice, provided the requirements of subsection (f) of that Section are otherwise met.