Rule 124 Summons and Notice

A) Requirements of the summons. The summons shall:

1) be in writing;

2) set forth the date, time, and place of the hearing;

3) instruct the juvenile about the juvenile’s right to counsel, and if the juvenile cannot afford counsel, the right to assigned counsel; and

4) give a warning stating that the failure to appear for the hearing may result in arrest.

B) Method of Service. Summons or notice shall be served:

1) in-person; or

2) by first-class mail.

C) Bench Warrant. If any summoned person fails to appear for the hearing and the judge finds that sufficient notice was given, the court may issue a bench warrant pursuant to Rule 140.