New Jersey Summons — Appendix XII-A is a document filed by the prosecutor in New Jersey state courts. It is a Summons to appear in court and answer a complaint or indictment. There are three different types of New Jersey Summons — Appendix XII-A: Criminal Summons, Traffic Summons, and Juvenile Summons. The Criminal Summons is a notice issued by the prosecutor to a defendant, informing them that they are accused of committing a crime and must appear in court to answer the charges. The Traffic Summons is a notice issued by the prosecutor to a defendant, informing them that they are accused of violating a traffic law and must appear in court to answer the charges. Lastly, the Juvenile Summons is a notice issued by the prosecutor to a defendant under the age of 18, informing them that they are accused of committing a crime and must appear in court to answer the charges.