South Carolina Summons and Notice of Hearing is a document issued by a court or other appropriate authority which requires a person to appear in court or other proceedings at a specific time and place. It is also known as a Citation or a Writ of Summons. This document is used to inform a person that a legal action has been taken against them, and that they must appear in court to answer to the charges. There are two types of South Carolina Summons and Notice of Hearing: a Civil Summons and Notice of Hearing and a Family Court Summons and Notice of Hearing. A Civil Summons is issued by the court to inform the defendant of a lawsuit filed against them. It contains the title of the case, the parties involved, the date of the hearing, the location of the hearing, and any other details related to the case. A Family Court Summons is issued by the court to inform the defendant of a family court matter. It contains the title of the case, the parties involved, the date of the hearing, the location of the hearing, and any other details related to the case. It may also include information about child support, visitation rights, custody, divorce, or other family matters. Both types of South Carolina Summons and Notice of Hearing must be served in person or by certified mail to the defendant's address. The defendant must appear in court for the hearing or risk being found in contempt of court.