This form is to be attached to the Petition for Domestic Abuse Protective Order.
Mississippi Summons and Return
State:
Mississippi
Control #:
MS-DV-0012
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What if the person being served refuses to accept the papers? In most cases, a defendant or target does not have to formally accept service in order for it to be considered effective. If the defendant comes to the door but refuses the papers, the process server may just have to leave them at their feet and walk away.
Search online to find someone to serve the summons. Put the words process server and the name of the state or country where the defendant lives. Ask your local sheriff's office to help.
If you are suing someone from a different state, a court in your state may not have power or "jurisdiction" over that person. In that case, you might have to sue the defendant in his or her location, which will probably be more expensive and inconvenient for you.
When a process server is unable to leave the documents with the defendant, they can sometimes serve the papers on another person. Leaving the papers with somebody who is not the defendant is called substitute service, or just subservice.
Provide the name of the court at the top of the Answer. You can find the information on the summons. List the name of the plaintiff on the left side. Write the case number on the right side of the Answer. Address the Judge and discuss your side of the case. Ask the judge to dismiss the case.
When the party that has to be served lives out of state, papers can usually be served by sending a copy of the paperwork to be served to that party by first-class mail, postage prepaid, and return receipt requested. The person who mails the papers must be at least 18 and NOT a party to the case.
Serving process across state lines can be tricky. Some states recognize the Uniform Interstate Deposition and Discovery Act, which makes the process easy. Others do not, and there are more steps that must be taken before a subpoena or other legal document can be served upon its recipient.
Current filing fees are: In district court, the fee for defendant's first filing is typically $223.00, but that might vary depending on the type of case. To verify your filing fee, click to visit Filing Fees and Waivers. In justice court, the fee for defendant's first filing is typically $71.
