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.
Structure New York Laws
Part 2 - The Principal Proceedings
Title H - Preliminary Proceedings in Local Criminal Court
130.10 - Summons; Definition, Function, Form and Content.
130.20 - Summons; by What Courts Issuable and in What Courts Returnable.
130.30 - Summons; When Issuable.