NYC SUMMONS REDESIGN
F RON T: SUMMONS FORM
CRC-3206 (5/12)
Name (Last, First, MI)
Street Address
City
ID/License Number
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy)
Reg State
Time 24 Hour (hh:mm)
Place of Occurrence
In Violation of
Section
VTL
Subsection Admin
Code
Penal
Law
Park
Rules
Other
The Person Described Above is Charged as Follows:
Precinct
Date of Offense (mm/dd/yy) County
Plate Type Veh Type Make Year ColorExpires (mm/dd/yy)
Ht Wt Eyes Hair Plate/Reg
State SexType/Class Expires (mm/dd/yy)
State Zip Code
Apt. No.
Complaint/Information
The People of the State of New York vs.
NYC Pink
Copy
Title of Offense:
Defendant stated in my presence (in substance):
I personally observed the commission of the offense charged herein. False statements made herein are punishable
as a Class A Misdemeanor pursuant to section 210.45 of the Penal Law. Affi rmed under penalty of law.
Complainant’s Full Name Printed Rank/Full Signature of Complainant Date Affi rmed
(mm/dd/yy)
Agency Tax Registry #
The person described above is summoned to appear at NYC Criminal Court
located at:
Command Code
Summons Part County
Date of Appearance (mm/dd/yy)
At 9:30 a.m.
Bronx Criminal Court - 215 E 161
st
Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Kings Criminal Court - 346 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Redhook Community Justice Center - 88-94 Visitation Place, Brooklyn, NY 11231
New York Criminal Court - 346 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Midtown Community Court - 314 W 54
th
Street, New York, NY 10019
Queens Criminal Court - 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Richmond Criminal Court - 67 Targee Street, Staten Island, NY 10304
DEFENDANT’S COPY
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DEFENDANT’S COPY
Criminal Court Appearance Ticket
**To avoid a warrant for your arrest, you must show up to court.**
At court, you may plead guilty or not guilty.
Please see back for exceptions for Public Consumption of Alcohol and Public Urination offenses.
You are Charged as Follows:
Title of Offense:
Time 24 Hour (hh:mm)
Other
VTL
Admin
Code
Penal
Law
Park
Rules
For Additional Information and Questions:
Visit the website or call the number below for additional information about your court
appearance and translation of this document.
www.mysummons.nyc
OR
Call 646-760-3010
County
Date of Offense (mm/dd/yy)
Place of Occurrence
In Violation of Subsection
Section
Show up to court on:
Cell Phone Number (where court may contact you)
Home Phone Number (where court may contact you)
Complainant’s Full Name Printed Rank/Full Signature of Complainant
Date Affirmed
(mm/dd/yy)
Command Code
Defendant stated in my presence (in substance):
(mm/dd/yy)
Court Appearance Date (mm/dd/yy):
at: 9:30 a.m.
Your court appearance location:
Bronx Criminal Court ……………………...……………….. 215 E 161
st
Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Kings & New York Criminal Court ……............ 1 Centre Street, 16
th
Floor, New York, NY 10007
Redhook Community Justice Center ….………......... 88-94 Visitation Place, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Midtown Community Court ………...…………….……. 314 W 54
th
Street, New York, NY 10019
Queens Criminal Court ……………….……. 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Richmond Criminal Court …………………………. . sland, NY 1030
Court Locations:
You must appear at the court location identified above.
Redhook
Community Justice Center
Bronx
Criminal Court
Kings & New York
Criminal Court
Richmond
Criminal Court
Midtown
Community Court
Other (specify) ______________________________________________
Name (Last, First, MI)
Date of Birth
()
(
)
.
.
.
26 Central Ave, State nI 1..
CRC-3206 (1/16)
Queens
Criminal Court
I personally observed the commission of the offense charged herein. False statements made herein are punishable as a
Class A Misdemeanor pursuant to section 210.45 of the Penal Law. Affirmed under penalty of law.
Precinct
Agency Tax Registry #
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F RO N T: SUMMONS FORM
CRC-3206 (5/12)
Name (Last, First, MI)
Street Address
City
ID/License Number
Date of Birth (mm/dd/yy)
Reg State
Time 24 Hour (hh:mm)
Place of Occurrence
In Violation of
Section
VTL
Subsection Admin
Code
Penal
Law
Park
Rules
Other
The Person Described Above is Charged as Follows:
Precinct
Date of Offense (mm/dd/yy) County
Plate Type Veh Type Make Year ColorExpires (mm/dd/yy)
Ht Wt Eyes Hair Plate/Reg
State SexType/Class Expires (mm/dd/yy)
State Zip Code
Apt. No.
Complaint/Information
The People of the State of New York vs.
NYC Pink
Copy
Title of Offense:
Defendant stated in my presence (in substance):
I personally observed the commission of the offense charged herein. False statements made herein are punishable
as a Class A Misdemeanor pursuant to section 210.45 of the Penal Law. Affi rmed under penalty of law.
Complainant’s Full Name Printed Rank/Full Signature of Complainant Date Affi rmed
(mm/dd/yy)
Agency Tax Registry #
The person described above is summoned to appear at NYC Criminal Court
located at:
Command Code
Summons Part County
Date of Appearance (mm/dd/yy)
At 9:30 a.m.
Bronx Criminal Court - 215 E 161
st
Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Kings Criminal Court - 346 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Redhook Community Justice Center - 88-94 Visitation Place, Brooklyn, NY 11231
New York Criminal Court - 346 Broadway, New York, NY 10013
Midtown Community Court - 314 W 54
th
Street, New York, NY 10019
Queens Criminal Court - 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Richmond Criminal Court - 67 Targee Street, Staten Island, NY 10304
DEFENDANT’S COPY
1452220.indd 3 11/25/14 9:29 AM
GLUE LINE
DEFENDANT’S COPY
Criminal Court Appearance Ticket
**To avoid a warrant for your arrest, you must show up to court.**
At court, you may plead guilty or not guilty.
Please see back for exceptions for Public Consumption of Alcohol and Public Urination offenses.
You are Charged as Follows:
Title of Offense:
Time 24 Hour (hh:mm)
Other
VTL
Admin
Code
Penal
Law
Park
Rules
For Additional Information and Questions:
Visit the website or call the number below for additional information about your court
appearance and translation of this document.
www.mysummons.nyc
OR
Call 646-760-3010
County
Date of Offense (mm/dd/yy)
Place of Occurrence
In Violation of Subsection
Section
Show up to court on:
Cell Phone Number (where court may contact you)
Home Phone Number (where court may contact you)
Complainant’s Full Name Printed Rank/Full Signature of Complainant
Date Affirmed
(mm/dd/yy)
Command Code
Defendant stated in my presence (in substance):
(mm/dd/yy)
Court Appearance Date (mm/dd/yy):
at: 9:30 a.m.
Your court appearance location:
Bronx Criminal Court ……………………...……………….. 215 E 161
st
Street, Bronx, NY 10451
Kings & New York Criminal Court ……............ 1 Centre Street, 16
th
Floor, New York, NY 10007
Redhook Community Justice Center ….………......... 88-94 Visitation Place, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Midtown Community Court ………...…………….……. 314 W 54
th
Street, New York, NY 10019
Queens Criminal Court ……………….……. 120-55 Queens Boulevard, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
Richmond Criminal Court …………………………. . sland, NY 1030
Court Locations:
You must appear at the court location identified above.
Redhook
Community Justice Center
Bronx
Criminal Court
Kings & New York
Criminal Court
Richmond
Criminal Court
Midtown
Community Court
Other (specify) ______________________________________________
Name (Last, First, MI)
Date of Birth
()
(
)
.
.
.
26 Central Ave, State nI 1..
CRC-3206 (1/16)
Queens
Criminal Court
I personally observed the commission of the offense charged herein. False statements made herein are punishable as a
Class A Misdemeanor pursuant to section 210.45 of the Penal Law. Affirmed under penalty of law.
Precinct
Agency Tax Registry #
2035619.indd 3 1/7/16 10:21 AM
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Clear title describes the
purpose and required action.
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The date, time, and location of
the appearance is moved from
the bottom to the top, where it
is more likely to be read.
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The consequence of missing is
clearly articulated and framed
to spur loss aversion, the
human tendency to feel losses
more severely than equivalent
gains.
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Added clarification that
appearing in court is not an
admission of guilt.
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Bubbles added for ocers to
quickly and clearly indicate
where to go to court.
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Boxes added for phone
numbers and race, allowing
reminders for court and
tracking of demographic data,
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Website and phone number
added for easy access to
additional information.
NYC SUMMONS REDESIGN
NYC SUMMONS REDESIGN
BACK: SUMMONS FORM
What You Need to Do
1. Show up to Court. Go to court at the location and time written
on the front of this summons. **To avoid a warrant for your
arrest, you must go to court.**
2. Plead Guilty or Not Guilty. Choose to plead guilty or not guilty
while you are at court.
Exceptions
For Public Consumption of Alcohol OR Public Urination
Only these two offenses have the option to plead guilty by mail, which must be
done within 10 days of the Date of Offense on the front of this form.
*If you plead guilty by mail you do not have to come to court.*
How to Plead Guilty by Mail
1. Complete and sign the “Guilty Plea by Mail Form” below within 10 days
of the Date of Offense on the front of this form.
2. Prepare a check or money order payable to “NYC Criminal Court” for $25
for Public Consumption of Alcohol or $50 for Public Urination.
**Write the summons number found on the bar code on the front of the
check or money order. DO NOT SEND CASH.
3. Mail the check or money order along with this completed form to:
NYC CRIMINAL COURT, P.O. BOX 555, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10013-0555
**The court record of this case will show your guilty plea to an offense that
is not a crime under New York law. This guilty plea will be a public record
available at the courthouse. Consult with an attorney if you have questions
about this.**
Guilty Plea by Mail Form
I hereby plead guilty to the following charge (Check the correct charge):
____ Public Consumption of Alcohol [10-125(b)]: a violation not a crime as charged
on this summons.
*I understand that this violation is punishable by a fine of not more than $25 or
imprisonment of up to five days or both.
*I agree that the sentence imposed will be a $25 fine.
____ Public Urination [16-118(6)]: a violation not a crime as charged on this summons.
*I understand that this violation is punishable by a fine of $50-250 or
imprisonment for up to ten days or both.
*I agree that the sentence imposed will be a $50 fine.
By entering a plea of guilty to this charge I agree to the following:
*I waive arraignment in open court, the right to the assistance of a lawyer, and
the right to receive a copy of the accusatory instrument.
*I understand that a plea of guilty to the charge is equivalent to a conviction
after a court trial.
*I understand that the court can refuse my guilty plea. If this occurs my
payment will be returned and the court will notify me in writing when and where
to come to court regarding this summons.
I plead guilty to and admit committing the offense as set forth in this summons.
Signature: __________________________________ Date: __________________
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BACK: SUMMONS FORM
What You Need to Do
1. Show up to Court. Go to court at the location and time written
on the front of this summons. **To avoid a warrant for your
arrest, you must go to court.**
2. Plead Guilty or Not Guilty. Choose to plead guilty or not guilty
while you are at court.
Exceptions
For Public Consumption of Alcohol OR Public Urination
Only these two offenses have the option to plead guilty by mail, which must be
done within 10 days of the Date of Offense on the front of this form.
*If you plead guilty by mail you do not have to come to court.*
How to Plead Guilty by Mail
1. Complete and sign the “Guilty Plea by Mail Form” below within 10 days
of the Date of Offense on the front of this form.
2. Prepare a check or money order payable to “NYC Criminal Court” for $25
for Public Consumption of Alcohol or $50 for Public Urination.
**Write the summons number found on the bar code on the front of the
check or money order. DO NOT SEND CASH.
3. Mail the check or money order along with this completed form to:
NYC CRIMINAL COURT, P.O. BOX 555, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10013-0555
**The court record of this case will show your guilty plea to an offense that
is not a crime under New York law. This guilty plea will be a public record
available at the courthouse. Consult with an attorney if you have questions
about this.**
Guilty Plea by Mail Form
I hereby plead guilty to the following charge (Check the correct charge):
____ Public Consumption of Alcohol [10-125(b)]: a violation not a crime as charged
on this summons.
*I understand that this violation is punishable by a fine of not more than $25 or
imprisonment of up to five days or both.
*I agree that the sentence imposed will be a $25 fine.
____ Public Urination [16-118(6)]: a violation not a crime as charged on this summons.
*I understand that this violation is punishable by a fine of $50-250 or
imprisonment for up to ten days or both.
*I agree that the sentence imposed will be a $50 fine.
By entering a plea of guilty to this charge I agree to the following:
*I waive arraignment in open court, the right to the assistance of a lawyer, and
the right to receive a copy of the accusatory instrument.
*I understand that a plea of guilty to the charge is equivalent to a conviction
after a court trial.
*I understand that the court can refuse my guilty plea. If this occurs my
payment will be returned and the court will notify me in writing when and where
to come to court regarding this summons.
I plead guilty to and admit committing the offense as set forth in this summons.
Signature: __________________________________ Date: __________________
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attention for next steps.
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up to court as the default
option.
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Next steps listed as clear and
simple action items.
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Emphasizes the negative
consequences of inaction.
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Formatting makes deadline
and relevant oenses more
salient.
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Highlights the benefits of
pleading by mail.
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