Northern District Implements New Process to Request Summons Issuance via CM/ECF

By R. David Donoghue on February 12, 2025

Effective February 10, 2025, the Northern District of Illinois implemented a new procedure for submitting and issuing summonses. Summonses must be submitted via CM/ECF. The Northern District will no longer accept or issue summonses via email.

Benefits of the new procedure:

Increased Efficiency: Using CM/ECF ensures a more streamlined process, reduces delays and improves issuance speed.
Enhanced Accessibility: Summons status can be monitored directly within the CM/ECF system.
Uniform Processing: The centralized system allows for consistent handling of summons submissions, minimizing errors or miscommunications.

For detailed instructions on how to file the summons through CM/ECF, please click here.

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Northern District Implements New Process to Request Summons Issuance via CM/ECF

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