Illinois Rule to Show Cause Judgment Debtor is a form of legal process used in the state of Illinois. It is a way for creditors to enforce a judgment or court order against a debtor. This is done by issuing a "Rule to Show Cause" to the debtor, which orders them to appear in court to answer the creditor's claim. The creditor must then prove, in court, that the debtor is liable for the debt or court order in question. If the creditor is successful, the court may enter a judgment against the debtor and issue orders to enforce the judgment, such as wage garnishment or bank levies. There are two types of Illinois Rule to Show Cause Judgment Debtor: Contempt of Court and Judgment on Answer. In a Contempt of Court proceeding, the debtor must appear in court and provide an explanation as to why they have not paid the debt or court order. If the court finds the debtor in contempt, they can enter a judgment against the debtor and issue orders to enforce the judgment. In a Judgment on Answer proceeding, the debtor must appear in court and answer the creditor's claims. If the creditor is successful in proving the debtor's liability, the court can enter a judgment against the debtor and issue orders to enforce the judgment.