Alaska Summons is a type of legal document issued by a court in the state of Alaska. It is a formal notice requiring a person to appear in court for a criminal or civil case. Summonses are issued for a variety of reasons, including to compel an individual to appear in court to provide testimony or to answer a complaint. Generally, summonses are issued by the court clerk or a court officer, though in some cases they can be issued by a law enforcement officer. There are two types of Alaska Summons: criminal summons and civil summons. A criminal summons is issued when an individual is charged with a crime. A civil summons is issued when someone is being sued or is being asked to appear in court as part of a civil matter. In either case, the individual must appear in court or face potential legal consequences.