After the summons with notice is served, the defendant(s) can demand that the plaintiff(s) serve a formal complaint, which must be done within 20 days after. How To Serve Papers ; 36.Affidavit of Service After Commencement of Litigation. Intheblanks form required for any matter originating and electronically filed in Supreme or Surrogate's Courts in Richmond County. I filed a civil lawsuit Nassau County New York. I am the plaintiff, the judge set a trial date. You are legally required to appear and refusing to answer a direct summons is a very bad idea. You will be mailed a summons form with a date to report and a qualification questionnaire to complete and return within ten (10) days to the Court. Can jurors postpone jury service for a later date? Other spaces are for Court use.