Alabama Summons — Birmingham is a process used to summon a person to court in the city of Birmingham, Alabama. The summons is issued by a court clerk and is addressed to the person who is being summoned. There are two types of Alabama Summons — Birmingham: general and special. A general summons is sent to a person when they have been accused of committing a crime, while a special summons is sent when someone has been named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit. Both types of summons will provide the recipient with details about the court proceedings, such as the date, time, and location of the hearing, as well as any paperwork that needs to be completed prior to the hearing. The recipient is required to respond to the summons within the specified timeframe. Failure to do so can result in legal consequences.