Summons; contents; answer not required; return day; service

§ 21–1104. Summons; contents; answer not required; return day; serviceThe summons prescribed by section 21–1103 shall require all persons upon whom it is served to appear personally at the time and place stated therein and to bring into court the alleged feeble-minded person. A written answer to the petition is not required, but the cause shall stand for hearing upon the petition on the return day of the summons. The summons shall be made returnable at any time within 20 days after the date thereof. Service of process upon any of the persons named in the petition or whose names are endorsed thereon is not necessary if they appear or are brought before the court personally without service of summons. The summons may be served by any officer authorized by law to serve processes of the District Court of the United States for the District of Columbia.