| Alabama |
Section
29-1-7 |
Privilege of members from arrest and civil
process. |
| Alabama |
Section
30-3A-314 |
Limited immunity of petitioner. |
| Alabama |
Civil
Rule 4 |
Process: General and Miscellaneous Provisions
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| Alabama |
Civil Rule 4.1 |
Process: Methods of In-State Service |
| Alabama |
Civil Rule 4.2 |
Process: Basis for and Methods of Out-of-State
Service |
| Alabama |
Civil Rule 4.3 |
Process: Service by Publication |
| Alabama |
Civil Rule 4.4 |
Process: Basis for and Methods of Service in a
Foreign Country |
| Alaska |
Search Entire Alaskan Legal Web Site |
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| Alaska |
AS 22.20.120. General Authority and Duty of the
Commissioner. |
The authority necessary for the lawful performance of the duties of
execution of service of process, seizure and detention of property, the
sale of property forfeited or levied upon, and arrest of persons, in
connection with civil matters, is vested in the commissioner.
Any court
of the state issuing any process may direct the process for execution of
service to the commissioner or the designee of the commissioner." |
| Alaska |
AS 22.05.050. Process |
"Process of the supreme court shall be in
the name of the State of Alaska, signed by the clerk of the court or the
deputy clerk, dated when issued, sealed with the seal of the court, and made
returnable according to rule prescribed by the court." |
| Alaska |
AS 22.10.080. Process |
"Process of the superior court shall be in the name of
the State of Alaska, signed by the clerk of the court or the deputy clerk in
the judicial district where the process is issued, dated when issued, sealed
with the seal of the court, and made returnable according to rule prescribed
by the supreme court." |
| Alaska |
AS 22.15.140. Process |
"Process of the district court shall be in the name of
the State of Alaska, signed by the district judge, magistrate, clerk, or
deputy clerk of the district court in the judicial district where the
process is issued, dated when issued, sealed with the seal of the court, and
made returnable according to rule prescribed by the supreme court and shall
run throughout the state." |
| Alaska |
2003 - 2004 Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure with April 2004 update |
Rule 4. Process. |
| Alaska |
Alaska Administrative Code Chapter 67. Civilian Process Servers |
This entire chapter deals with Civilian Process Servers! |
| Arizona |
Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior
Courts of Arizona
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Arizona Revised Statues, 11-445H: Fees chargeable in civil actions by
sheriffs, constables and private process servers; authority of private
process servers; background investigation; constables' logs |
| Arizona |
Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior
Courts of Arizona
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II. Commencement of Action;
Service of Process; Pleadings; Motions and Orders; Duties of Counsel |
| Arizona |
Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior
Courts of Arizona
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Rule 3 Commencement of Action |
| Arizona |
Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior
Courts of Arizona
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Rule 4 Process |
| Arizona |
Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior
Courts of Arizona
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Rule 4.1 Service of Process Within Arizona
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| Arizona |
Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior
Courts of Arizona
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Rule 4.2 Service of Process Outside Arizona |
| Arizona |
Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior
Courts of Arizona
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Rule 5 Service and Filings of Pleading and Other Papers |
| Arizona |
Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior
Courts of Arizona
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Rule 5.1 Duties of Counsel |
| Arizona |
Rules of Civil Procedure for the Superior
Courts of Arizona
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Rule 6 Time |
| Arkansas |
Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure Use the drop down menu to access "Rules of Civil Procedure! |
Rule 1. Scope of rules |
| Arkansas |
Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure Use the drop down menu to access "Rules of Civil Procedure! |
Rule 3. Commencement of action — "Clerk" defined |
| Arkansas |
Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure Use the drop down menu to access "Rules of Civil Procedure! |
Rule 4. Summons |
| Arkansas |
Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure Use the drop down menu to access "Rules of Civil Procedure! |
Rule 5. Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers |
| Arkansas |
Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure Use the drop down menu to access "Rules of Civil Procedure! |
Rule 45. Subpoena |
| Arkansas |
Arkansas Rules of Civil Procedure Use the drop down menu to access "Rules of Civil Procedure! |
Rule 12. Defenses and objections — When and how presented — By pleading or
motion — Motion for judgment on the pleadings. [Time to file an answer]. |
| California |
California Codes, Code of Civil
Procedure & Penal Code
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Section 85-89. Defines a limited civil case and
an unlimited civil case. |
| California |
California Codes, Code of Civil
Procedure & Penal Code |
Section 262-262.11. Sheriff has liability for neglect or misconduct.
Many other items are covered here! |
| California |
California Codes, Code of Civil
Procedure & Penal Code |
Section 413.10-413.40. Service of Summons |
| California |
California Codes, Code of Civil
Procedure & Penal Code |
Section 414.10. "A summons
may be served by any person who is at least 18 years of age and not a party
to the action." |
| California |
California Codes, Code of Civil
Procedure & Penal Code |
Section
415.10-415.95. Service of Summons; Manner of Service; etc. |
| California |
California Codes, Code of Civil
Procedure & Penal Code |
Section 416.10-90. Service of Corporations and other Entities. |
| California |
California Codes, Code of Civil
Procedure & Penal Code |
Section 417.10-417.40.
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| California |
California Codes, Code of Civil
Procedure & Penal Code |
Section 488.010-488.140. Writ of Attachment. |
| California |
California Codes, Code of Civil
Procedure & Penal Code |
Section 1297.431-1297.432. Exemption to Service of Civil Process |
| California |
California Codes, Code of Civil
Procedure & Penal Code |
Section 240-248.
Makes it unlawful to assault
a Peace Officer, Process Server and others. Defines each title. |
| Colorado |
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Rule 4. Process. |
| Colorado |
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Rule 5. Service and Filing of Pleadings and Other Papers |
| Colorado |
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Rule 45. Service of Subpoenas. |
| Connecticut |
Title 52, Civil Actions |
Chapter 896, Section 45(a) - 52-72. Civil Process, Service and Time for
Return. |
| Delaware |
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| District of Columbia |
District of Columbia Superior Court
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Civil Procedure Rules Rule: 4. Summons; 5 Service; 5-I Proof of Service +
Applicable Code Sections (MegaLaw Serve.com) *** |
| District of Columbia |
District of Columbia Superior Court
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Civil Procedure Rules Rule: 4. Summons
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| District of Columbia |
District of Columbia Superior Court
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District of Columbia Code Rule: 5 Service and filing of pleadings and other
papers |
| District of Columbia |
District of Columbia Superior Court
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District of Columbia Code Rule 5-I: Proof of service |
| District of Columbia |
District of Columbia Superior Court
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District of Columbia Code §
13-303: No Sunday service repealed! |
| District of Columbia |
District of Columbia Superior Court
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District of Columbia Code § 11-943: Process |
| District of Columbia |
District of Columbia Superior Court
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District of Columbia Code §13, Chapter 3: Process and Parties |
| District of Columbia |
District of Columbia Superior Court
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District of Columbia Code §13-302: Service by (US) Marshal. "Subject to
the provisions of law or rules of court for service by other persons, the
United States marshal for the District of Columbia or his deputy shall serve
the process of the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and the Superior
Court of the District of Columbia." |
| District of Columbia |
District of Columbia Superior Court
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District of Columbia Code §
13-302.01. Service by Metropolitan Police Department.
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| District of Columbia |
District of Columbia Superior Court
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"(a) The Metropolitan Police Department shall execute, upon request, a
bench warrant in any case in which paternity establishment or child support
is at issue.
(b) The Metropolitan Police Department shall serve civil process in any case
in which paternity establishment or child support is at issue and shall
serve the process at the request of the IV-D agency in any IV-D case. In a
non-IV-D case, a judicial officer may order the Metropolitan Police
Department to serve process pursuant to this section or to accompany a
private process server upon a finding of danger to the process server or a
finding that the respondent is evading service. The affidavit of a private
process server shall be considered sufficient evidence for a finding of
danger or evasion of service.
(c) A special unit that consists of at least 4 police officers shall be
established for the exclusive purpose of performing the duties enumerated in
section 13-302.01(a) and (b).
(d) The IV-D agency shall provide funds to the Metropolitan Police
Department to pay for the full cost, including administrative costs, of
providing the services in section 13-302.01(a) and (b) in all IV-D cases." |
| District of Columbia |
District of Columbia Superior Court
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District of Columbia Superior Court Rules of Civil Procedure
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Georgia |
Title 15, Chapter 16, Section 1 (15-16-1) through Title
15, Chapter 16, Section 59 (15-16-59) |
In general, deals with Sheriffs and their Deputies.
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 9-10-94 |
Service Beyond the State |
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 9-11-4(c) |
Appointment of Special Agent to Serve Process
(Private Process Server) |
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 15-10-43(b) |
Appointment of Special Agent to Serve Process
in Magistrate Court (Private Process Server) |
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 38-2-272 |
Exemption from Arrests on Civil Process |
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 9-11-4, Georgia Civil Practices Act |
(c) Summons - By Whom Served; Appointment of
Special Agent to Serve Process |
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 9-11-4, Georgia Civil Practices Act |
(e) Summons - Personal Service;
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 9-11-4, Georgia Civil Practices Act |
(f) Summons - Other Service; |
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 9-11-4, Georgia Civil Practices Act |
(g) Territorial Limits of Effective Service; |
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 9-11-4, Georgia Civil Practices Act |
(h) Return; |
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 9-11-4, Georgia Civil Practices Act |
(i) Amendment of Return; |
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 9-11-4, Georgia Civil Practices Act |
(j) Alternative Service; |
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 19-6-28 |
Rule Nisi; Enforcement of orders; contempt;
service of rule nisi by mail; rule nisi form (subsequent service by the
sheriff - alimony and child support |
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Georgia |
Rule 39.7 |
Georgia Uniforms Rules for Superior Court.
Required Forms, SC-2 (Sheriff’s Entry of Service). Sample Form in
Appendix A. |
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 9-11-6(d) |
Rule Nisi: "(d) For motions; for
affidavits. A written motion, other than one which may be heard ex parte,
and notice of the hearing thereof shall be served not later than five days
before the time specified for the hearing, unless a different period is
fixed by this chapter or by order of the court. Such an order may for cause
shown be made on ex parte application. When a motion is supported by
affidavit, the affidavit shall be served with the motion. Opposing
affidavits may be served not later than one day before the hearing, unless
the court permits them to be served at some other time."
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Georgia |
O.C.G.A. 15-10-43 |
Service of Magistrate Court process
(generally the same as service under the Civil Practices Act) |
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Georgia |
McPherson v. McPherson, 238 Ga. 271 S.E.2d 552 (1977) |
"In a civil case, a court will not
exercise jurisdiction which rests upon service of process on a defendant who
has been decoyed, enticed, or induced to come
within the court's reach by any false representation, deceitful contrivance,
or wrongful device for which the plaintiff is responsible. The basis of this
is not that the court did not acquire jurisdiction, but that it should
abstain from exercising jurisdiction in view of the unfair manner in which
it was procured." Extract from
Lawskills.com. |
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Ga.App. 764, 197 S.E. 2d 833, Hickey v Merritt (Ga.App.1973) |
"The added notation indicating he saw the
defendants from a window, and talked to them through the door, even though
they refused to open the door, merely explains in greater detail how he
perfected the personal service on Clarence (appellant herein) and Norma
Hickey.
Even if we assume, and there is no proof in the record, that appellant's
copy was left at his door at the same time service was effected for which
the return was made there is no inconsistency. If defendants would not open
the door the process server had no alternative to leaving a copy at the door
so defendants could pick it up when he departed. Leaving it at the door is
consistent with the notation on that return "Seen from window, talked to
through door, refused to open."
The critical question is the fact of service and not the nature of the
return. The return shows personal service and appellant has presented no
evidence to disprove that service. Only one type of service is indicated in
the return to the court, viz., personal service.
It is the duty of a defendant to accept and submit to the service of
process when he is aware of the process server's purpose. Gumperz v.
Hofmann, 245 App. Div. 622, 624 (283 NYS 823), affirmed in 271 N. Y. 544 (2
NE2d 687). To same effect is Hiller v. Burlington & Missouri River R. Co.,
70 N. Y. 223, 227." Extract from
Lawskills.com. |
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Process Server Laws |
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| United States |
Rules of Service |
Megalaw.com. State by State Listing |
| United States |
Rules of Service by State |
Civil Process Service Rules For the Entire U.S. |
| United States |
Rules of Service Another Site |
Serve-em.com. State by State Listing |
| United States |
Rules of Service by State Another Site |
State by State & Federal Rules from Lawyers Civil
Process.com |
| United States |
No Sunday Service (Service of Process) (Service on Sabbath)
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Sunday Service (Service on Sabath).
Usually Family Violence is an Exception, But Check It
Out! |
| United States |
States with Laws Prohibiting Sunday Service |
Sunday Service (Service on Sabath).
Usually Family Violence is an Exception, But Check It
Out! |
| United States |
United
States Marshal |
Service of Process:
Rule 4;
Rule 4.1;
All Types of Processes |
| United States |
United States Process Serving Laws |
State by State Listing of Rules. By
Serve
Now.com |
| United States |
Lawyers Civil Process - Resource Directory |
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