New York Summons is a legal document issued by a court or law enforcement agency in the state of New York. It is a notification from the court that an individual is required to appear in court, either as a defendant in a criminal case or a witness in a civil or criminal case. Summons can also be used to order someone to appear in court for a divorce or child custody hearing. There are three types of New York Summons: a criminal summons, a civil summons, and a family court summons. A criminal summons is issued by the court to a defendant to appear for criminal proceedings. A civil summons is issued to a party involved in a civil dispute, such as a family or business dispute, to appear in court. A family court summons is issued by the court to a party involved in a family law proceeding, such as a divorce or child custody case.