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Letter Acknowledging Receipt Of Documents In Maricopa
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Multi-State
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Maricopa
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US-0035LR
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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.
Rule 4.2(c) states: “the party may serve the person by mailing the summons and a copy of the pleading being served to the person at that address by any form of postage-prepaid mail that requires a signed and returned receipt.” Once the filing party receives the signed, return receipt, he or she must file an affidavit ...
(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.
In any event, the serving party must mail the summons, the pleading being served, and any court order authorizing an alternative means of service to the last-known business or residential address of the person being served.
Proof of Service in Arizona The proof of service must be filed with the court. Service must be made within 120 days of issuance of the summons. If the summons and complaint have not been served, the court may on its own initiative or upon motion dismiss the case without prejudice.
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.
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.
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.
