A ________ is an order issued by a judicial officer or, pursuant to the authorization of a judicial officer, by the clerk of a court,

requiring a person against whom a criminal charge has been filed to appear in a designated
court at a specified date and time.
Fill in the blank with correct word.


Answer: summons

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