An Illinois Summons (30 Day) is a legal document issued by the court system in the state of Illinois in the United States. It is an official notice that informs a defendant of an upcoming court hearing. The summons must be served upon the defendant in order to inform them of the upcoming court date. There are two types of Illinois Summons (30 Day): the Summons for Appearance and the Summons for Answer. The Summons for Appearance is a notice that requires the defendant to appear in court on the date and time stated in the summons. The Summons for Answer is a notice that requires the defendant to answer the complaint filed against them, either in person or through their attorney. A Summons for Appearance must be served upon the defendant at least 30 days before the court date. The Summons for Answer must be served at least 21 days before the court date. The court date provided in the summons must be at least 30 days after the date the summons was issued.