Process Service is Streamlined by the Legislature The measure "simplifies, harmonizes, and modernizes process service." The House and Senate have agreed on a proposal to streamline and modernize process service. On March 7, the House voted 112-0 to give final...

Process Service Help for those Filing PRO SE - SUBSTITUTED SERVICE When other service methods have failed or are not possible, a motion for alternative service and an affidavit can be filed to demonstrate that you made reasonable efforts to serve the other party. ...

Process Service Help for those Filing PRO SE - Service of Process By Sheriff Using the Sheriff to serve process can seem logical; however, Sheriff offices rarely have dedicated servers on staff.   That means your Process Service takes a back seat to more urgent...

Process Service Help for those Filing PRO SE - How Do I Serve Documents? The parties to the case cannot serve copies on the opposing party.  There are three most often used means of serving process. Hand delivery Certified mail restricted delivery Sheriff   There...

What Happens If a Party is Deliberately Avoiding the Process Server? If the opposing party attempts to avoid service, it is called “evading process”. The process server may photograph their efforts.  If the opposing party claims improper service, the photos may be...

What If The Person That Has To Be Served Is Incarcerated? If the opposing party is an inmate, you cannot use certified mail because inmates cannot sign for their mail.  Third-party process servers, like 360Legal, can serve papers to incarcerated persons.   All copies...

Process Service Help for those Filing Pro SE Advice on Serving Court Documents for those representing themselves without an attorney. This article provides an overview of Process Service for DIY or PRO SE litigants.   PRO SE LITIGANTS are people involved in a court...

360 Legal Short Notes - Incomplete Service Incomplete Service It is improper to sign a proof of service before it has been finished, or to sign a blank proof of service that will be completed later. It is not authorized to sign a proof of service under the process...