{"jurisdiction": "us-ny", "code": "cpl", "section": "130.40", "citation": "CPL § 130.40", "heading": "Summons; service", "text": ["§ 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."], "official_source": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/CPL/130.40", "from_official_api": true, "plain_english": "- **(1)** A summons may be served by a **police officer, an adult complainant, or another person at least 18 years old whom the court designates.**\n- **(2)** It may be served **anywhere in the issuing county or an adjoining county.** ★", "in_force_on": "2026-05-31", "retrieved": "2026-09-27", "url": "https://elyphived.com/us-ny/cpl/130.40", "publisher": "Elyphived LLC"}