A Summons in a Criminal Case is a legal document issued by a court instructing a person to appear before it and answer a criminal charge. A Summons is typically issued by a judge or magistrate and requires the person to appear at a certain date, time and place. Depending on the jurisdiction, there are two types of Summons in a Criminal Case: a criminal summons and a court summons. A criminal summons is issued by a law enforcement agency, such as a police department, and orders the accused to appear in court to answer a criminal charge. It is often served upon the accused by a law enforcement officer, such as a police officer. A court summons is issued by the court and orders the accused to appear in court at the specified date, time and place. It is typically served upon the accused by a court official, such as a bailiff. Both types of Summons in a Criminal Case typically include information such as the name of the accused, the name of the court, the date and time of the required appearance, and the place of the required appearance. The Summons will also state the charges against the accused and the penalties they may face if found guilty.