👉 Summonses are legal documents that were used as a form of proof in court to show someone's authority over another person. They typically specify who is the party being summoned and what they must do or provide evidence for. In many jurisdictions, summonses can be issued by police officers, judges, or other law enforcement officials, and serve as a formal request for an individual to appear in court. In some cases, summonses may be used as a form of arrest, where someone is required to appear
