Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 7.03

As amended through September 23, 2024

Rule 7.03 - CONTESTED

After service of summons, a defendant desiring to contest the plaintiff's claim must do one of the following:

A. File a WRITTEN APPEARANCE in the main office of the Circuit Court on or before the time and date of the return day stated in the plaintiff's summons.

B. Appear in person before the court on the return day.

In either event, on the return day, the sitting judge shall, in open court, set a time and date for trial.

If all parties appear pro se (representing themselves) on the return date, they will be offered the opportunity to voluntarily participate in the Small Claims Mediation Program (See Local Court Rule 7.08 and Local Court Rules 20.07) prior to assigning the case a trial date.

Ill. R. Cir. Ct. McHenry Cnty. 7.03