The Illinois Civil-Family Warrant application is a legal document used to begin the process of bringing a defendant to court. This document is issued by a judge or court in the state of Illinois for various civil and family cases. It is used to compel a defendant to appear in court to answer for the alleged violation. There are two types of Illinois Civil-Family Warrants: a Summons and a Body Attachment. A Summons is a notice to the defendant that a civil-family action has been filed against them. The Summons must be served to the defendant in person or by mail. A Body Attachment is an order issued by the court to bring a defendant to court to answer for the alleged violation. The Body Attachment can be served to the defendant in person or by a bailiff. Both Summons and Body Attachments must be completed in full, and include the full names of all involved parties, the case number, and the date of issuance. A fee may be required to file the application. Once the application is complete, it must be filed with the court.