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The Most Common Papers Served by Process Servers

Here in the United States, people have a constitutional right to be notified of pending legal matters that involve them with enough time to prepare their case. Process servers provide notification of upcoming hearings and other court dates by serving process, or court case documents, to all involved case parties. What is included in the process depends on the particulars of the case. Common types of documents served by process servers are complaints, summons, subpoenas, and writs. Summons A summons

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October Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Nothing Personal So, some papers we serve, need to be served personally. While others can be substituted, when and why? Your papers were posted – are you asking yourself, “Is this good service?” Let’s dive into this a tad further, shall we? Personal Service: Serving documents that originated in FL, see below Statutes that govern when personal service is required. 48.051 Service on state prisoners.—Process against a state prisoner shall be served on the prisoner. 63.088(3) LOCATION

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Do I Need a Process Server?

You’ve started the research phase of filing your lawsuit in Orlando, and you’re wondering if you really need a private process server. There are many reasons to opt for a private, certified process server over using the local sheriff’s department: Communication Waiting for the process in your case to be served can be nerve-wracking. It’s even worse if you have nowhere to turn for reliable status updates. Accurate Serve® has developed a 24/7 online status monitor that you can access

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September Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Legislature Changes & Technological Advancements in Florida In June 2019, Florida House Bill 91 was signed, sealed and delivered. One of the major changes in this Bill was the fact that process servers could now electronically sign their Returns of Service. This was a HUGE development. Prior to the signing of this Bill, only the Sheriff was allowed to electronically sign Returns, not private process servers (PPS). Once this Bill was signed into effect, our software programmer went

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How to Spot a Fake Process Server

Using a certified process server in Orlando is required for all legal cases. Only process servers certified and approved by the 9th Judicial Circuit in Florida may serve legal process. If you use an unreputable process server, any work they do for you is invalid and your entire case could be dismissed as a result. Use these tips to identify illegitimate process servers and avoid unnecessary issues in your case down the road: Are they certified by the 9th Judicial

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August Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Founder’s Message Back to School Special As a dad of 3, I know the most important role I play is that of father. Trust me, being your process server is a pretty close second. It’s August, a month I truly adore, a month to celebrate the birthday of my wife and also the month our first born arrived in this world. August also is generally the month that all children go back to school (granted I know some states

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Best Ways to Find a Missing Person Who Needs to be Served

People usually don’t want a visit from a process server, since they often deliver unpleasant news. However, avoiding a process server never works out, but that doesn’t stop people from trying to. Avoidance gives the process server the added task of hunting down an evasive target. After years of experience of finding people who don’t want to be found, Accurate Serve has learned the following tips and tricks to make the hunt a little easier: Do your homework Don’t skimp

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What Does a Process Server Do and Why is it Important?

Process servers are a vital part of the U.S. legal system. Here in Florida, process servers play an even more crucial role, as most counties here require that process be served by only a sheriff or a certified private process server. With law enforcement already stretched thin, it is often quicker and more customer-friendly to use a private process server. Process servers deliver court paperwork to its intended recipient, which is usually a defendant, witness, or subject matter expert. Court

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July Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Founder’s Message Are We There Yet? Well, half way there. That is, half way through 2021. Wow, where did the year go? Is it because everyone is keeping themselves busy now w/ the ease of covid restrictions? The old adage states, time flies when you are having fun, right? You know what I find fun? Work. Honestly, when I work, I just go into calm mode, like meditation state. When I don’t work, my anxiety builds about

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Why You Should Never Avoid a Process Server

We’ve all seen process servers in movies, wearing disguises and tricking people into revealing their identities. Serving process in the real world isn’t quite so entertaining. However, servers do occasionally get asked to serve someone who doesn’t want to be located. No matter what the reason, you should never avoid a process server because:

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