The court will issue a Writ of Summons, 5 to 10 days after you file your Complaint or Petition. The attorneys supply and complete the forms and see that the necessary service items and deadlines are met.The summons must then be served on each defendant. Affidavits of service must be filled out and notarized for each defendant. The court requires proof of service. The person who served the documents should fill out an affidavit of service. File the complaint with a notice to defend, civil cover sheet, and verification. Summons. File a praecipe and a writ. Service or District Court Writ of Summons. E. All logs will be filled out accurately, timely and truthfully. (1).