Official Notices
Skill: Reading formal documents.
Context: Court Summons, Fines, and Warnings.
Legal Vocabulary
SummonsNoun
ដីកាកោះ/ˈsʌm.ənz/
An official order to appear in a court of law.
FineNoun
ប្រាក់ពិន័យ/faɪn/
A sum of money to be paid to the state as a penalty for an offense.
MandatoryAdj
ជាកាតព្វកិច្ច / ចាំបាច់/ˈmæn.də.tɔːr.i/
Required by law or rules; compulsory.
ViolationNoun
ការបំពានច្បាប់/ˌvaɪ.əˈleɪ.ʃən/
The action of breaking a law or rule.
ExemptionNoun
ការលើកលែង/ɪɡˈzemp.ʃən/
Permission not to do something that others must do.
Due DateNoun
កាលបរិច្ឆេទកំណត់/duː deɪt/
The date by which something must be paid or done.
Document: Jury Summons
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SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
County of Los Angeles
County of Los Angeles
NOTICE TO APPEAR: You are hereby summoned for JURY SERVICE. This is a mandatory civic duty.
JUROR ID:994-201-55
REPORT DATE:MARCH 15, 2026
TIME:08:00 AM SHARP
LOCATION:ROOM 204, COURTHOUSE
If you have a medical condition, you may request an exemption online at www.court.gov/jury.
WARNING: Failure to appear may result in a fine of up to $1,000.
1. What must you do on March 15?
2. What happens if you ignore this letter?
Document: Parking Ticket
CITY OF SEATTLE
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
PARKING ENFORCEMENT
Date:01/05/2025
Time:14:30 PM
Vehicle:SILVER TOYOTA
License:ABC-1234
VIOLATION:
EXPIRED METER
FINE AMOUNT:
$65.00
Payment due within 30 days.
Late fee: $25.00
Late fee: $25.00
3. Why did this car get a ticket?
4. How much is the fine if paid immediately?
Document: Overdue Bill
FINAL NOTICE
Account: #554-9921
Service: Electric Utility
Your account is past due. We have not received your payment for January.
Please pay the total amount of $120.50 by February 5th to avoid disconnection of service.
If service is disconnected, a $50 reconnection fee will apply.
5. What happens after February 5th if not paid?