New York Summons is a type of legal document issued by the government of New York. It is issued to those who are suspected of committing a crime or have been charged with a violation of the state's laws. It is a legal notice that requires the recipient to appear in court at a certain date and time to answer the charges against them. There are two types of New York Summons: criminal summons and traffic summons. A criminal summons is issued when a person is charged with a criminal offense, such as robbery or assault. A traffic summons is issued when a person has been cited for a traffic violation, such as speeding or running a red light. Both types of summons require the recipient to appear in court and answer the charges against them. Failure to appear in court may result in a warrant being issued for the person's arrest.