Summons Flashcards
What is a summons?
A summons is an instruction given by police, or the Court, to attend Court at an appointed time and place.
No conditions can be placed on a summons.
When would you use a summons?
When the prisoner cannot be placed before the courts within seven days.
Who can be summons?
Anyone who has been arrested With or without warrant
How long can you summons them to?
To a date up to two months in the future
Can you place conditions on summons?
Conditions cannot be placed on a summons, as you would normally do with police bail.
What is the procedure for serving a summons?
Prepare summons in triplicate
Ensure that the date set down for the hearing in no later than two months after the date on which the summons is issued
Serve the copy of the summons on the defendant
Endorse the original of the summons with a statement of service. A copy of this document was served by me on the within (Name), personally at (Station) at (Time) on the (Date).
