Terms Used In Illinois Compiled Statutes 55 ILCS 5/3-6011

  • Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
     A sheriff may appoint a special deputy to serve any summons issued out of a court, by indorsement thereon, substantially as follows: “I hereby appoint …. my special deputy, to serve the within process,” which shall be dated and signed by the sheriff.