Idaho Summons — Other Civil Proceedings is a type of legal process that is served on a defendant to appear in court and answer a complaint or petition filed by a plaintiff. It can be issued for various types of civil matters including debt collection, breach of contract, defamation, and property disputes. It is the responsibility of the plaintiff to serve the defendant with the summons, typically through the Sheriff's office or a third-party process server. The summons must include the name of the court, the name of the plaintiff, the name of the defendant, a brief description of the action, the time and place of the court hearing, and the consequences of failing to appear. There are two types of Idaho Summons — Other Civil Proceedings: Summon— - Other Civil Proceedings, and Summons — Other Civil Proceedings to Appoint a Guardian.