An official court document telling you to come to court or to start a particular kind of case.
What it means
A summons is a court-issued document that either commences certain proceedings or requires a person to attend court. In some Australian courts a civil case begins by summons rather than statement of claim, while in criminal and regulatory matters a summons may compel a person to appear before a Local or Magistrates Court. The exact use depends on the court and the rules that apply.
How it's used
Roan received a summons requiring him to appear at the Local Court on the listed date.
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