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What are the Rules of Process Serving?

Process serving is an important part of the legal process. A process server has to deliver legal paperwork and court summons to someone who is being served that material. However, this act, which seems so simple on the surface, is strictly governed and must be done in a very particular way. It is important that every procedure be followed to the letter, or the whole case could fall apart later on. Regulations are different between jurisdictions, but can probably be

Beau Charlet September 18, 2014

What Does it Take to Be a Process Server?

You might not have ever thought about being a process server for money, but a lot of people choose that as their career. Otherwise, who would serve people? If you are serious about being a process server, then you need to have a certain skill set and constitution to do the job well. Let’s look into what it takes to be a process server. Are You Fit? By fit, we don’t mean good-looking. Do you have the stamina, physical endurance,

Beau Charlet September 4, 2014

Issuing a Summons: The Importance of a Reliable Process Server

Process servers perform a wide variety of court services designed to make various legal processes as easy as possible. One of the most important legal procedures entrusted to a process server is a court summons. The Time Limit on a Court Summons A summons is a court-issued document that informs the defendant of a complaint that someone legally filed against him. An authorized individual, such as a sheriff, files the complaint and turns it over to a process server for

Beau Charlet August 21, 2014

Wage Garnishments on the Rise

If you’re using a process server to issue a wage garnishment, you may have some hefty competition. Student loan debt is a rising expense many individuals find difficult to pay. Last year, the percentage of defaulted student loans was up nearly 50% from 10 years ago. If you continued your education after high school, you’re probably aware of the rising costs. The Department of Education has the burden of ensuring that the majority of students can continue their education without

Beau Charlet August 19, 2014

Replevin: Claim and Delivery

Civil court is where individuals can present all their personal disagreements before a judge. This should not be confused with criminal court, which is necessary for adjudicating a broken law. In many cases, civil court disputes are a matter of personal property. Instead of spending months in court addressing personal disagreements over belongings, there is a process called the writ of replevin. Replevin is a legal term that refers to the process of reclaiming rightfully owned possessions, sometimes referred to

Beau Charlet August 7, 2014

Disbarred for Subpoenas?

Quality legal representation in Florida will soon be tough to find. Recently, the Florida legal aid society lost significant funding. More than half the attorneys were forced to find work elsewhere. This means that low income representation offered pro bono will most likely be non-existent in the near future. Some fear that due process for citizens about to lose their homes is in jeopardy, because civil court doesn’t guarantee the right to an attorney as in criminal cases. If that

Beau Charlet August 5, 2014

Small War Over Flag Display

Larry Murphree owns a condo in Florida, and he also served in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He has been fighting a small war with his neighborhood’s homeowners association. All the commotion surrounds a small flag in a flower pot on his front porch, which he refused to remove despite violation of association rules. Murphree fought the association until they went to court in 2011, where he agreed to display the flag in accordance with association rules. However,

Beau Charlet July 17, 2014

World Cup Creates Commercial Evictions

Although it requires a different set of resources, commercial tenants are entitled to the same due process as individual citizens. Process servers are in the business of making sure you avoid the legal ramifications of neglecting due process for those being evicted. Rules are different in Brazil, however, and commercial tenants aren’t as entitled to certain processes. In preparation for the World Cup this year, some businesses were evicted from their retail spaces without warning. The Brazilian government has been

Beau Charlet July 3, 2014

What is a Process Server?

A process server is basically the messenger for the legal system. They are the person who “notifies individuals of their right to due process of the law.” When a person is being “served” they are being notified that they are involved in a legal dispute. Process servers are essential to the justice system. Their job ensures that people involved in legal cases are able to prepare themselves for trial and are aware of all the charges against them. What is

Beau Charlet June 17, 2014

What is Service of Process?

Service of Process might sound like confusing legal jargon, but it is actually fairly straightforward. Service of Process is the procedure by which a party to a lawsuit gives a notice of initial legal action to another party. While this other party is typically the defendant, they can also be the court or another administrative body. Service of Process is an effort to exercise jurisdiction over the other party to enable that party to respond to a proceeding before the

Beau Charlet June 5, 2014