Process Server Hot Topics: Drop Serve Testimony, Sheriffs and Service Charges, and More
- December 02, 2012
- by Kimberly Faber
- In the News
- Social Media
With the holidays approaching there are a number of hot topics popping up in news, threads, and social media within the process server profession. This week's hot topics include testifying about a drop serve, the dangers of serving eviction notices, sheriffs wanting to charge more for service, serving papers at night, and more. Here are just a few highlights of what members of the process serving profession are talking about:
Sheriff wants to charge actual cost of serving civil court writs
A Nebraska Sheriff's office considers charging the actual cost of serving a paper rather than relying on subsidies to make up for the average $10.17 they lose on every paper. Nebraska taxpayers are footing some of the bill.
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California clerks cannot reject out-of-date forms
The California Judicial Council has recently made changes to court forms used by process servers in the state. However, California court clerks cannot reject old forms solely based on their format being old.
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Process servers and locksmiths are wary when dealing with evictions
An article from the Sacramento Bee discusses the hazards and dangers of serving eviction notices along with some safety tips and tricks.
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Seeking tips for serving papers at night
One group member requests safety tips for serving papers at night. Commenters are sharing their tactics and tools for staying safe when serving papers after dark.
Staying current in the fast-evolving world of legal support
Cliff Jacobs offers his 12 tips for staying current in the fast-evolving world of legal support.
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Testifying in court about a "drop serve"
After drop serving an evasive individual who refused to open his car door, one process server has now been asked to testify in court that she served the man. Many other group members are offering their advice on how to handle the situation and potential issues that may come up during testimoy.
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This Week's Top Commenters:
Misty Knapp
Started LinkedIn conversation on serving papers at night
Howard Malpass
Shared his assault story on Google+
Abolt Process Service
Shared multiple stories on Facebook
Up and coming conversations you won't want to miss
Here are just a few of the conversations happening right now:
- Locating indigent and homeless individuals
- Choosing the right car for process serving
- Photos from the Lawgical Community Food Drive
- Process server sells firm after violent attack
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