Rule 292
Form of Summons in Proceedings to Review Orders of the Illinois Workers’
Article II: Civil Proceedings — Trial Court | PART K. MISCELLANEOUS
Rule Text
Compensation Commission Upon the filing of a written request to commence a proceeding to review an order of the Illinois Workers’ Compensation Commission under either the Workers’ Compensation Act, approved July 9, 1951, as amended, or the Workers’ Occupational Diseases Act, approved July 9, 1951, as amended, the clerk of the circuit court shall issue a summons to the Commission and all other parties in interest by utilizing, or substantially adopting the appearance and content of, the form provided in the Article II Forms Appendix.
Plain-English Summary (for reference only — not a substitute for the rule text above)
When someone wants to challenge a decision made by the Illinois Workers' Compensation Commission, they start by filing a written request with the circuit court. Once that request is filed, the court clerk must send official legal notices called summons to the Commission and everyone else involved in the case.
The summons has to follow a specific form set by the court. The clerk either uses that exact form or one that looks and says basically the same thing. This makes sure everyone gets proper notice that the decision is being challenged.
Summary generated April 01, 2026
Committee Notes
Rule 292 was adopted in 1984 in order to insure uniform adherence to the requirements of Public Act 83-360 and Public Act 83-361, which make summons, rather than writ of certiorari, the proper device for the commencement of review of Industrial Commission orders. The proceedings must be commenced within 20 days of the receipt of notice of the decision of the Commission. The summons shall be issued by the clerk of the circuit court upon written request, returnable on a designated return day, not less than 10 nor more than 60 days from the date of issuance of the summons.
Adopted April 27, 1984, effective July 1, 1984; amended October 9, 1984, effective November 1, 1984; amended October 15, 2004, effective January 1, 2005; amended Dec. 29, 2017; eff. Jan. 1, 2018.
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