Conn. Practice Book § 36-7 (2026)

Sec. 36-7. Summons; Form of Summons and Complaint A summons and complaint issued by a prose- cuting authority or law enforcement officer shall: (1) Be in writing; (2) Be signed by the person issuing it with the title of such person’s office; (3) State the date of issuance and the munici- pality where issued; (4) Specify the name of the accused person; (5) Designate a time for appearance not more than fourteen days after issuance; (6) State the offense charged against the accused person; (7) State that if the accused does not appear at a specified time and place, an application may be made for the issuance of a warrant for arrest; (8) Inform the accused that he or she is entitled to be represented by an attorney; (9) Inform any accused charged with an offense punishable by incarceration who is unable to afford an attorney that he or she may be entitled to the services of a public defender. (P.B. 1978-1997, Sec. 599.)