Request for Issuance of Alias Summons

Official Procedure - Last Updated: November 10,2022ClosedAuthor:

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Request for Issuance of Alias Summons
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Fed.R.Bankr.P.7004

11 U.S.C. §

Local Rule

 

11/10/2022 - Updated to reflect new combined location codes for Hybrid Motion practice.

Date Description
11/10/2022 Updated to reflect new combined location codes for Hybrid Motion practice.
04/14/2022 Updated to reflect Fifth Amended General Order 20-03. All Locations now Zoom.
11/03/2020 Updated to reflect new location selections of AT and T and Zoom per Third Amended General Order 20-03.
12/18/2015 Updated to include: "A Request for issuance of Alias Summons should be used whenever an Adversary Summons needs to be re-issued."

 

Background: 

This event will automate the issuance of an Alias Summons.  It is a paperless event which does NOT require a PDF.  Filers will select the defendant(s), schedule the Status Hearing, and relate to the Complaint, Amended Complaint, or Third Party Complaint. CM/ECF will automatically generate the Alias Summons after recording this event.

A Request for Issuance of Alias Summons should be used whenever an Adversary Summons needs to be re-issued.

 

Step-by-Step Procedures:

  1. Select [Adversary>Complaint & Summons]

  2. Enter Adversary case number

    • Click Next

  3. A will display.

    WARNING: If you are filing an original complaint, please back up and select Open an AP case.

    • Click Next

  4. Select Request for Issuance of Alias Summons from pick list

    • Click Next

  5. A will display.

    REMINDER: ALWAYS view and verify pdf is for the correct case, matches the event selected, and is right side up.

    • Click Next

  6. The first party screen will display:

    • Select the plaintiff(s)

    • Click Next

  7. The second party screen will display:

    • Select the defendant(s) who will be served

    • Click Next

  8. An Alert will display:

    ALERT: On the next screen,

    Enter hearing date no less than 35 days from the current date and

    Relate to the Complaint, Amended Complaint or 3rd party Complaint

    • Click Next

  9. The Hearing / Related Screen will display:

    • Insert hearing date, time and select hearing location


    NOTE: Remember to select Appear in Courtroom XXX, 219 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60604 or Using Zoom - Judge X.

    • Place a check mark next to the appropriate Complaint, Amended Complaint or Third Party Complaint

    • Click Next

     

  10. The Modify Text screen will display. Click down arrow to select a prefix if applicable.


    Note: If filing an Amended Request, select Amended from the list

    • Click Next

     

  11. The Final Text screen will display. This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.

    Request for Issuance of Alias Summons by (name) against (name). (RE: [1] Complaint). Status hearing to be held on 11/05/2020 at 09:45 AM at Appear in Courtroom XXX, 219 S. Dearborn St. Chicago, IL 60604 or Using Zoom - Judge X.

    • Click Next

 

The Notice of Electronic Filing will display.

Two (2) Notices of Electronic Filing will display. You must scroll down to view each notice.

The first notice will display the receipt for the Request for Issuance of Alias Summons.

The second notice contains a link to the electronically issued Alias Summons.

Click on the hyperlink to view, print or save the Alias Summons via PACER for issuance on the defendant(s).

Copies of this notice and the document filed are emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.  You have a period of 15 days for a one time free look at the document filed.

 

Summons Service Executed:

Reminder – After you have served the alias summons, File the Summons Service Executed, which should contain a copy of the alias summons and the certificate of service.