Upon return being made to such order, unless the vessel has been bonded, as hereinafter provided, the clerk shall immediately cause notice to be given in the same manner as required in other cases of attachment. The notice shall contain, in addition to that required in other cases of attachment, a notice to all persons to intervene for their interests on a day certain, or that the claim will be heard ex parte.
4-210.Notice by publication and mail.
Article IV. Attachment · Part 2. Watercraft · Not amended since adoption on record · Last verified July 20, 2026
In one sentenceSection 4-210 has the clerk give notice as in other attachment cases once the sheriff's return is made, adding an invitation for interested persons to intervene by a set date or have the claim heard without them.
Full Text of 735 ILCS 5/4-210
Plain-English Summary
After the sheriff's return on the attachment order — assuming the vessel has not already been bonded under Section 4-216 — the clerk must promptly give notice in the same manner required in other attachment cases.
Watercraft notice carries one addition beyond the ordinary attachment notice: it must invite all persons to intervene for their interests by a specified day, or state that the claim will otherwise be heard ex parte — that is, decided without those non-appearing interested parties taking part.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is notice given under Section 4-210?
After the sheriff's return on the attachment order, unless the vessel has already been bonded.
Who is responsible for giving the notice?
The clerk.
What extra content does watercraft notice include beyond ordinary attachment notice?
A notice inviting all persons to intervene for their interests on a specified day.
What happens if no one intervenes by that date?
The claim may be heard ex parte.
What does an ex parte hearing mean here?
The claim is decided without participation from interested persons who did not come forward to intervene.
Amendment History
(Source: P.A. 83-707.)
Source & verification. Section text and amendment history are
reproduced verbatim from the Illinois Compiled Statutes, published by the
Illinois Compiled Statutes, Illinois General Assembly / Legislative Reference Bureau. Last verified July 20, 2026.
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