Illinois Summons for appointment of Guardian for a Disabled Person is a court document that is issued when a court is considering appointing a guardian for a disabled person. The summons informs the disabled person and any other interested parties of the court’s intention to appoint a guardian. There are two types of Illinois Summons for appointment of Guardian for a Disabled Person: the Non-Emergency Summons and the Emergency Summons. The Non-Emergency Summons is used when a guardian is being appointed for the long-term care and protection of a disabled person. It must be served on the disabled person and any other interested parties at least 21 days prior to the court hearing. The Emergency Summons is used when there is an urgent need to appoint a guardian for a disabled person. This summons must be served on the disabled person and any other interested parties at least 5 days prior to the court hearing.