South Carolina Summons (Protection from Domestic Abuse) is a legal document issued by a South Carolina court. It orders an alleged abuser to appear in court and respond to a petition or complaint that has been filed against them. The Summons provides notice to the abuser about the pending court action and informs them that an Order of Protection from Domestic Abuse may be issued against them. The Summons is typically issued after a petition or complaint for a Protection from Domestic Abuse (PDA) order has been filed with the court. The Summons serves as an official notice to the alleged abuser that a hearing will take place and that the court may issue an order to protect the petitioner from domestic abuse. There are two types of South Carolina Summons (Protection from Domestic Abuse): 1. Temporary Summons: The Temporary Summons is issued when the court believes that the petitioner is in immediate danger of domestic abuse or violence. It orders the alleged abuser to appear in court within 24 hours of service of the Summons. 2. Final Summons: The Final Summons is issued when the court believes that the petitioner is not in immediate danger of domestic abuse or violence. It orders the alleged abuser to appear in court within 10 days of service of the Summons. Both the Temporary and Final Summonses provide notice to the alleged abuser about the court hearing, the potential consequences of not appearing, and the possible issuance of an Order of Protection from Domestic Abuse.