If You Receive an Appearance Notice or Summons

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What is an appearance notice? What is a summons?
When are these documents used?
What’s the difference between an appearance notice and a summons?
What do an appearance notice and a summons tell you?
What is the date on your appearance notice or summons?
What should you do if you get an appearance notice or a summons?
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The above was last reviewed for accuracy by Jordan Allingham and Paul Briggs, and edited by John Blois. Updated October 2016.
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