Alaska Summons is a court order directing a person to appear in court in Alaska. It can be issued by a judge or a clerk of court. There are two types of Alaska Summons: a criminal summons and a civil summons. A criminal summons is issued when a person is being charged with a crime and must appear in court to answer the charges. A civil summons is issued when a person is being sued in civil court and must appear to answer the complaint or other legal action. Both types of summons are served on the person by a law enforcement officer or a private process server. Upon receiving a summons, the person must appear in court on the date specified or risk being held in contempt of court.