A Massachusetts Summons (sample) is a document issued by a court in the state of Massachusetts, requiring a person to appear in court for a legal proceeding. It is also known as a citation, court summons, or an order to appear. It is typically issued by a judge or court clerk, and is used to notify the recipient of the court date and time, as well as the details of the legal action. Depending on the type of summons, it may direct the recipient to appear for a civil or criminal proceeding, a deposition, or a judicial review. Types of Massachusetts Summons (sample) include: -Civil Summons: A Civil Summons is issued in civil cases, requiring the recipient to appear in court to answer a complaint. —Criminal Summons: A Criminal Summons is issued in criminal cases, requiring the recipient to appear in court to answer criminal charges. —Notice to Appear: A Notice to Appear is issued when a person fails to appear in court for a scheduled hearing or trial. —Ordeappearingar for Deposition: An Order to Appear for Deposition is issued when a witness is required to appear in court to provide sworn testimony. —Ordeappearingar for Judicial Review: An Order to Appear for Judicial Review is issued when a person is required to appear in court for a review of a previous court decision.