Illinois Notice to Defendants is a legal document used in the state of Illinois to inform a defendant of their rights and the steps they must take to respond to a civil lawsuit. It also provides the defendant with information about the date, time, and place of the court hearing. There are three types of Illinois Notice to Defendants: Summons, Citation, and Complaint. The Summons is issued by the court to notify a defendant that a lawsuit has been filed against them and to provide information on the date and time of the hearing. The Citation is issued by a private party to inform a defendant that a lawsuit has been filed against them and to provide information on the date and time of the hearing. The Complaint is the document that outlines the allegations and causes of action against the defendant. All three documents must be served to the defendant in order for the court proceedings to begin.