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Letter Instruction Sample With Enclosure In Maricopa
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Maricopa
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US-0032LR
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Yes, someone other than the respondent can accept served papers in Arizona under certain circumstances. If the respondent anticipates the service, they can allow a designated agent to accept the papers on their behalf so long as this individual is a legally authorized respondent.
The Sheriff, Constable or Process Server must tell the other person that these are legal papers, then leave the papers near the person (at their feet is fine), or by leaving the papers at the Defendant's dwelling with a person of suitable age and discretion who lives there.
Personal Service by a Process Server Hiring a professional process server is recommended if you're looking for the most reliable way to ensure someone receives court documents. In California, for most cases, personal service must be completed at least 16 court days before the court date.
Unless Rule 4.1(c), (e), (f), or (g) applies, an individual may be served by: (1) delivering a copy of the summons and the pleading being served to that individual personally; (2) leaving a copy of each at that individual's dwelling or usual place of abode with someone of suitable age and discretion who resides there; ...
(i) Time Limit for Service. If a defendant is not served with process within 90 days after the complaint is filed, the court--on motion, or on its own after notice to the plaintiff--must dismiss the action without prejudice against that defendant or order that service be made within a specified time.
This is done by publishing the legal documents in a newspaper or other publication that is widely circulated. For example, if someone is trying to sue a person who has disappeared without leaving a forwarding address, they may use service by publication to give them notice of the lawsuit.
Generally, your Summons and Complaint must be served within 90 days after you file the Complaint. (ARCP 4(i)) If you fail to serve the Defendants within 90 days, your Complaint will be dismissed.
Other Methods of Being Served Substitute service: In some jurisdictions, the papers can be left with a resident of the address who is over the age of 18. This could be a spouse, roommate, or adult child. Posting on your door: If the court authorizes it, the notice can also be posted to your front door.
