Is it okay not to summon a criminal case on bail pending trial?

During the period of bail pending trial, the investigation, prosecution and trial of the case will not be interrupted, and the public security department will decide whether to summon the criminal suspect or defendant according to the needs of handling the case. People released on bail need to be present in time when summoned.

Failure to summon does not mean that the case is over and criminal responsibility will not be investigated.

The longest period of bail pending trial shall not exceed 12 months. If criminal responsibility should not be investigated after the expiration of the period, it shall promptly notify the guarantor pending trial.

Criminal procedure law

Article 77 The people's courts, people's procuratorates and public security organs shall not release criminal suspects and defendants on bail pending trial for more than twelve months, and shall not keep them under residential surveillance for more than six months.

During the period of bail pending trial and residential surveillance, the investigation, prosecution and trial of the case shall not be interrupted. If it is found that criminal responsibility should not be investigated, or if the term of bail pending trial or residential surveillance expires, the bail pending trial and residential surveillance shall be released in time. When releasing a resident who has been released on bail pending trial, it shall promptly notify the resident who has been released on bail pending trial and the relevant units.