Modern Summons is a legal term used to describe the process of summoning someone to appear in court. It is a formal notice that requires the recipient to appear in court on a certain date and time. The term 'BEEP' is an acronym for 'Bring Evidence, Expect Punishment'. This acronym is used to remind the recipient of the summons to bring any evidence they may have to support their case and to expect a punishment if found guilty.