Summons (Personal Service On A Natural Person - County Civil)

SUMMONS (PERSONAL SERVICE ON A NATURAL PERSON). This form is a summons used by the County Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit in Palm Beach County, Florida. It notifies the defendant that a lawsuit has been filed against them and they have 20 calendar days from the service of the summons to file a written response with the court. It emphasizes that a phone call will not suffice and failure to respond in writing may result in losing the case, and potential seizure of wages, money, and property without further warning. The defendant is also instructed to send a copy of their written response to the plaintiff or the plaintiff's attorney. The form includes instructions for the sheriff to serve the summons and complaint to the defendant, and it provides important information in Spanish and French for non-English speakers. Additionally, it outlines the need for accommodations for individuals with disabilities and provides contact information for assistance. It also refers to a standing order for case management, which requires the plaintiff to serve a copy of this order with each summons, and details the procedures for case management and mediation or alternative dispute resolution in civil cases filed on or after April 30, 2021. www.FormsWorkflow.com