1-13-10: SUMMONS:
   A.   Issuance: Upon the filing of a complaint charging a violation of this code or other ordinances of the city, the municipal judge, unless he determines to issue a warrant of arrest, unless the defendant previously has been issued a citation, or unless he has been arrested and given bond for his appearance, shall issue a summons, naming the person charged, specifying his address or place of residence (if known), stating the offense with which he is charged and giving him notice to answer the charge in the municipal court on a day certain, five (5) days hence (Sundays and holidays excepted), or the next municipal court date after the summons is served upon him, containing a provision for the official return of the summons and including such other pertinent information as may be necessary.
   B.   Delivery To Defendant: The summons shall be served by delivering a copy to the defendant personally. If he fails to appear and answer the summons within the prescribed period, a warrant shall be issued for his arrest, as provided by this chapter. (1985 Code § 11-14)