The affidavit of service must state the date, place, and time when the papers were served, and include a description of the person served. After the COPY of the summons has been served, the person who served it shall fill out an Affidavit of Service.Put the date of the first publication in the Summons form. Have 45 days after service of this Summons within which to file an Answer or other responsive pleading to the Complaint. A summons must be served with a copy of the complaint. Your summons and complaint must be served within 120 days after you file the complaint. 1. If you intend to defend this lawsuit, within 20 days after this Summons is served on you exclusive of the day of service, you must do. The Clerk of the Court maintains court records from September 1909 through the present date. Most records dating from 1990 to present may be searched online. If you have received a summons for jury duty, you should follow the clerk of court's instructions in advance of your date of service.