How To ProcessOverviewUpdated: Wednesday, January 31, 2024Overview: A Request for Issuance of Alias Summons is filed by the plaintiff in an adversary proceeding to request for the Clerk to issue another summons. Once the summons is issued, the plaintiff is responsible for serving the summons on the defendant(s). Forms/RulesRules/Code Sections: FRBP 7004 Filing RequirementsFiling Requirements: For requests filed electronically, a PDF is not required to be attached during the docketing process. This is a virtual entry. If the plaintiff is pro se, the Request for Issuance of Alias Summons must be submitted in writing DocketDocket: Ensure Filing Requirements are met Select Adversary Select Other Enter adversary proceeding number (xx-xxxx) Click Next Select the party filer Click Next If the party is not listed Use Add/Create New Party Click Next If you see the message: IMPORTANT: The following attorney/party association(s) will be created in this case. De-selecting a party association will result in the filing attorney NOT receiving Notices of Electronic Filing for that party. If this is a joint filing, review the list carefully to ensure that only parties represented by the filing attorney are selected. Remove the check mark from any party not represented by the filing attorney Click Next Select Request for Issuance of Alias Summons Click Next You will see the message: NO PDF REQUIRED - To be used for Requesting Issuance of an Alias Summons ONLY - The alias summons will be generated by the Clerks Office and will be available for access the next business day. Enter Name of Defendant(s) the Alias Summons should be issued upon Click Next Modify the docket text by using the drop-down box to enter additional information, if necessary Click Next Verify docket text Click Next ‹ Request for Entry of Default up Request for Writ of Execution ›
