The only time that a municipal judge may issue a summons is when the city prosecutor makes a request for its issuance.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. Only for minor offenses
• D. Only if the defendant consents

Answer: (A)

A summons is a formal notice that makes the defendant appear in court. In municipal criminal proceedings, the process starts when the city prosecutor files the information or complaint and requests the court to issue the summons. The judge then issues the summons to the defendant, who must respond or appear as required. This setup means the summons is issued only after the prosecutor asks for it, which is why the statement is correct. It isn’t limited to minor offenses, and the defendant’s consent isn’t a factor in issuing a summons.