A Pennsylvania (Writ Of) Summons is a legal document issued by a court or other authority, requiring a person to appear in court. It is a judicial order that directs an individual to appear in court to answer a complaint or accusation of a crime. There are three types of Pennsylvania (Writ Of) Summons: a Summons for a Civil Complaint, a Summons for a Criminal Complaint, and a Summons for a Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order. A Summons for a Civil Complaint is a legal notice that is served to the defendant to inform them of the action being taken against them and to require a response. A Summons for a Criminal Complaint is a legal notice served to a defendant to inform them of a criminal charge and to require a response. A Summons for a Protection from Abuse (PFA) Order is a legal notice served to a defendant to inform them of an order regarding abuse, harassment, or stalking and to require a response.