Section 524. Issuance of summons  


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  • (a) On receiving a petition sufficient in
      law commencing a paternity proceeding, the court shall cause  a  summons
      to be issued, requiring the respondent to show cause why the declaration
      of paternity, order of filiation, order of support and other and further
      relief prayed for by the petition should not be made.
        (b)    The  summons  shall  contain  or have attached thereto a notice
      stating: (i) that the respondent's failure to appear shall result in the
      default entry of an order of  filiation  by  the  court  upon  proof  of
      respondent's  actual  notice  of the commencement of the proceeding; and
      (ii) that a respondent's failure to appear may result in the  suspension
      of  his  or her driving privileges; state professional, occupational and
      business licenses; and sporting licenses and permits.