New York Prosecutors Training Institute
NYPTI Law - NYS Statutes
ยง 524. Issuance of summons. (a) On receiving a petition sufficient in
law commencing a paternity proceeding, the court shall cause a summons
to be issued, requiring the respondent to show cause why the declaration
of paternity, order of filiation, order of support and other and further
relief prayed for by the petition should not be made.
(b) The summons shall contain or have attached thereto a notice
stating: (i) that the respondent's failure to appear shall result in the
default entry of an order of filiation by the court upon proof of
respondent's actual notice of the commencement of the proceeding; and
(ii) that a respondent's failure to appear may result in the suspension
of his or her driving privileges; state professional, occupational and
business licenses; and sporting licenses and permits.
