Illinois Summons-Criminal is a legal document issued by the court to an individual accused of a crime. It serves as a notice of an upcoming court hearing and informs the accused of the charges against them. It can take the form of an arrest warrant, a notice to appear in court, or a summons to appear on a specific date. Depending on the type of offense, the accused may be required to appear in court to enter a plea or to stand trial. The three main types of Illinois Summons-Criminal are an arrest warrant, a notice to appear in court, and a summons to appear on a specific date. An arrest warrant authorizes law enforcement to take the accused into custody and bring them before the court. A notice to appear in court is issued when the accused has been arrested and must appear in court to enter a plea. A summons to appear on a specific date requires the accused to appear in court on that date to stand trial.