General mobilization and martial law have been extended in Ukraine until August 6, 2025. During this period, men subject to military service who are deemed fit for service based on the results of the draft may receive summonses.
According to the updated procedure approved by Cabinet Resolution No. 560 of May 16, 2024, summonses may be served by:
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representatives of territorial recruitment and social support centers (TCK and SP);
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local government bodies and state administrations;
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representatives of enterprises and organizations at workplaces;
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individual employees of intelligence agencies and the SBU.
Important: Service must be in person or by mail. A summons is considered served if:
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you signed for its receipt;
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there is a video of the delivery or refusal to receive;
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a refusal to communicate with an authorized person was recorded.
When can you legally refuse a subpoena?
The law does not allow refusal without a valid reason. However, there are situations when you can not sign the summons:
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if the person is not subject to military service;
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if the summons is addressed to another person;
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if it is handed over by an unauthorized person;
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if there is no signature or seal of the CCC and the SP.
Important: the refusal can be recorded in a report, after which the case can be transferred to the management of the CCC. This can lead to a fine for violating accounting rules. But lawyers emphasize: such a fine can be appealed in court.
Representatives of the police or the TRO do not have the right to serve summonses, the lawyers emphasize. Only representatives of the CCC or authorized officials can.
