What You Need To Know About Process Service

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By Barbara Reynolds


There is a due process that must be followed in the delivery of service to the parties or defendants of a lawsuit. It is called the process service and it should be followed appropriately and properly to avoid possible delays and setbacks of the lawsuit. Once the service is done and handed down, the individual should duly respond accordingly to the court.

Every jurisdiction has their own rules about the proper service of process. Especially in Mesa AZ process service can be a bit complicated and complicated to learn about as it is different compared to other states. Here is some useful information that you need to learn about the process service that could beneficial if you want to become a process server.

There is the manner of service that is one of the great factors that composes this process. One example of it is the substituted service wherein an individual that is needed serving is not present and unavailable for the service. In this situation another individual could replace him and accept the documents in his behalf.

One manner that is similar in a way to the substituted service is the service of publication however you could be able to identify their key difference. The difference of the service of publication is that there will no replacements that will take place. Instead, if there is proper evidence that the defendant has gone into hiding and disappeared in intention, he would be given a notice.

Service by mail is also present in some jurisdictions mostly and this is used when the other party is located in other countries or very far places. Though this method is not always available if the destination or the country has objected to this type of service. There are also methods like voluntary acceptance of service or waiver of service.

Hiring a company to do all the deliveries is one of the most common and safe way to serve all the documents to any of the parties. This can guarantee the court that they have a third party operator serving the process and will not meddle with the ruling. However, one should make sure that the person doing the servings is not in any relation to any of the parties involved.

There is of course the law that should be followed of great importance in the service of process. In order to become a process server, in most states you must be of eighteen years of age or older and you must have no personal relations to the defendants in any way. There are also places which will require license to it.

Reading one or two articles may not be enough in getting all the information you need. You can always do your own research by looking up the internet about more precise contents and such. You can even ask your family and friends about it.

It is not a simple process to understand. You should be well informed so you could do your job without breaking the law. Utilize your resources well also.




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