N.Y. Criminal Procedure Law Section 130.40
Summons

  • service

1.

A summons may be served by a police officer, or by a complainant at least eighteen years old or by any other person at least eighteen years old designated by the court.

2.

A summons may be served anywhere in the county of issuance or anywhere in an adjoining county.

Source: Section 130.40 — Summons; service, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/CPL/130.­40 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Dec. 6, 2025).

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