Summons (Summons-Service-Natural Person) {1.902(b)}

1.902(b) - SUMMONS (SUMMONS-SERVICE-NATURAL PERSON). This is a Florida court form issued at the start of a civil lawsuit to formally notify an individual defendant that a case has been filed against them. Used in county and circuit courts statewide, this summons directs a sheriff to serve the defendant with the summons and a copy of the complaint. It explains the defendant’s obligation to file a written response with the court within 20 calendar days after service and warns of potential consequences if no response is filed. The form includes required case caption information, clerk certification, and multilingual notices to ensure clear communication of the defendant’s rights and responsibilities. www.FormsWorkflow.com