Alabama Form C 34, officially titled "SUMMONS - CIVIL," is a legal document used by the Alabama Unified Judicial System to notify a defendant that a civil lawsuit has been filed against them. The form marks the formal start of a civil court proceeding in Alabama.
Any person or entity named as a defendant in a civil case in Alabama courts will receive this summons along with a copy of the complaint. Common case types include:
You or your attorney must file a written answer with the court within the time stated on the form. The answer must address every allegation in the complaint. You must also send a copy of your answer to the plaintiff or their attorney at the address listed on the summons. Failing to respond within the deadline allows the court to enter a default judgment against you.
For related documents, see the AO-440 Summons used in federal courts or the NC Civil Summons for North Carolina cases.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Form Name | Alabama Form C-34 |
| Form Length | 1 pages |
| Fillable? | Yes |
| Fillable fields | 34 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 7 min 3 sec |
| Other names | Summons Civil, Alabama Judicial Form C-34 |
