Which term is a written notice requiring a person to appear in court at a specific date and time?

• A. Remittance.
• B. A warrant to arrest.
• C. Judgment.
• D. Summons.

Answer: (D)

A summons is the written notice that compels a person to appear in court at a specific date and time. It serves to inform the individual of the proceeding and the requirement to show up, rather than to arrest them or to deliver a court’s decision. This distinguishes it from a warrant to arrest, which authorizes police to take someone into custody; from a judgment, which is the court’s ruling after a hearing; and from remittance, which relates to payment rather than appearance. In practice, a summons is usually served on the person (or their attorney) and may be accompanied by the complaint or charges; failing to appear can lead to consequences like a default judgment or the issuance of further process.