Acceptance Of Service Form

In the majority of states, you can serve papers by sending them to the defendant via certified mail with a return receipt requested. In some states, service by certified (or registered) mail is one among several ways you may serve papers.

Personal ServiceDocuments can be served by a sheriff, a constable, a U.S. Marshal, or by any person 18 or older who is: not a party in the case or an attorney for a party in the case, not been convicted of a felony violation of a sex offense listed in Utah Code section 77-41-102(16), or.

Can Someone Refuse to Be Served Papers? No, in California a person cannot refuse to accept service. If we can identify a person on whom legal service can be made either personally or by sub-service and they refuse to accept the documents, we can absolutely still serve them.

Serve documents, which means giving a copy of your court documents to the other parties in the case. File proof of service to show the court that you served the documents.

Tell the server to: Give the papers to a responsible adult where the Defendant lives, or to someone in charge where the Defendant works. Say, These are court papers. Then, mail (first-class) a copy of the papers to the Defendant at the same address where s/he left the papers.

N. the delivery of copies of legal documents such as summons, complaint, subpena, order to show cause (order to appear and argue against a proposed order), writs, notice to quit the premises, and certain other documents, usually by personal delivery to the defendant or other person to whom the documents are directed.

With people in the United States relying heavily on cell phones and text message technology, text messages offer a unique method for serving process. Text messages would be useful for serving a defendant when the defendant cannot be located.In addition, unlike e-mail, text messages do not require In- ternet access.

Step 1: Complete a Training Program. You need to follow state and federal laws to become a process server. Step 2: Gain Certification. You may also need to gain a certification or pass a licensure exam to become a process server. Step 3: Gain Experience.

What Can a Judge Do if I Avoid Being Served? If they are avoiding a process server, a judge may allow the papers to be left at their home or business with any competent person over the age of 18. A judge may also allow the summons to be mailed to their home or business address via certified mail.