Illinois Answer To Citation Proceeding is a process used in Illinois courts to respond to a citation or complaint. This process allows defendants to enter a plea of not guilty, guilty, or no contest to the charges they are facing. Depending on the type of citation or complaint, defendants may need to appear in court or file a written response. There are two types of Illinois Answer To Citation Proceeding: 1) Appearance Citation: If a defendant has received an Appearance Citation, they must appear in court on the date specified in the citation. At the hearing, the defendant will enter a plea of not guilty, guilty, or no contest to the charges. 2) Summons Citation: If a defendant has received a Summons Citation, they must file a written response, known as an Answer, with the court within the time stated in the Summons. In the Answer, the defendant will enter a plea of not guilty, guilty, or no contest to the charges. Depending on the type of citation or complaint, the court may require the defendant to appear in court at a later date. If a defendant fails to respond to an Illinois Answer To Citation Proceeding, they may be found in default and a default judgment may be entered against them.