New York Summons is a legal document issued by a court or law enforcement agency in the state of New York. It is used to notify an individual or business that they are required to appear in court or respond to a lawsuit. The summons will contain information about the case, including the name of the plaintiff or prosecutor, the court in which the case is being heard, the date and time of the court appearance, and the charges or claims being brought against the defendant. The summons will also include instructions for responding to the summons, such as how to file a written response or motion. There are two main types of New York Summons: a civil summons and a criminal summons. A civil summons is issued when a plaintiff files a lawsuit against a defendant. The summons will provide the details of the lawsuit and will require the defendant to appear in court to answer the complaint. A criminal summons is issued when a person is arrested or charged with a crime. The summons will provide the details of the crime and the court hearing, and will require the defendant to appear in court to answer the charges.