Summons Response Time Period-when Does It Start

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So does the process server relay the message to the plaintiff, the court, etc and that gets entered in for the time or how does that work?

I have no idea what "message" you're talking about. The only "message" a process server usually delivers to the person being served is, "here, I have some papers for you" (or words to that effect). Once service has been completed, the process server will provide the plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney (not to the court) with an affidavit of service that may or may not be filed with the court.

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My question involves collection proceedings in the State of: Illinois


Received a summons lately and I have 30 days to respond according to it. Does the 30 day period start when they issue the summons or the day after you are served with the summons? I have some time to respond but week in a half went by from time it was issued to when I was served. Want to take time to process it and deliver an answer but wanted to make sure I know the basics first. Thanks

This may help. Also check the local rules of court, meaning whatever court issued it, state, city, etc. They may have additional local rules/info that might help.

http://www.illinoiscourts.gov/suprem.../ArtII.htm#181