How long will it take for the court summons to be served?

About five days after the case is filed, the defendant may receive a copy of the complaint. Three days before the trial, you will receive a subpoena. In most courts, a copy of the complaint will be served on the parties together with the court summons. If a public hearing is held, the names of the parties, the cause of action and the time and place of the hearing shall be announced.

1. What are the basic conditions for the court to issue a summons?

The basic condition for the court to file a case is to meet the requirements of prosecution, namely:

1. The plaintiff is a citizen, legal person and other organization that has a direct interest in this case;

2. There is a clear defendant;

3, there are specific claims and facts and reasons;

Second, the content of the court summons should be included.

1. Name, gender, age and address of the person summoned.

2, the reason for the summons, the time and place of the case and other related matters.

3. Failing to appear in court on time after the summons is served.

1. As the plaintiff, if he fails to appear in court on time, the court will dismiss the lawsuit automatically;

2. If the defendant refuses to appear in court without justifiable reasons after receiving the notice of hearing, the court may hear the case by default.

3. Moreover, if the defendant who must appear in court refuses to appear in court without justifiable reasons after two summonses, the court may summon him.

Legal basis:

People's Republic of China (PRC) Civil Procedure Law

Article 125 The people's court shall send a copy of the indictment to the defendant within five days from the date of filing the case, and the defendant shall submit a reply within fifteen days from the date of receiving the indictment. The defense shall specify the defendant's name, gender, age, nationality, occupation, work unit, residence and contact information; The name and domicile of the legal person or other organization, and the name, position and contact information of the legal representative or principal responsible person. The people's court shall send a copy of the defense to the plaintiff within five days from the date of receiving the defense.