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November Newsletter
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Process Server or Sheriff? Making the Right Choice
When you have legal papers that need to be served, you want to make sure that you are choosing the most accurate and timely method. In the state of Florida, you can have legal papers served by either a sheriff’s department or a registered private process server. Here is what you need to know to make the right choice.
Timeliness
Sheriffs’ departments have a lot of pressing responsibilities, and serving legal papers is just one of those tasks. Serving legal papers is not the priority of a sheriff’s department. It is something that they do when they have time away from more important matters. Private process servers only serve legal papers. This means that in many cases, it is much faster to have legal papers served by a private process server. Continue reading
October Newsletter
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Why You Should Hire a Local Private Process Server
When you have court or legal papers that need to be served, it is important that you choose the right agent to handle the matter. In the state of Florida, only a registered private process server or sheriff’s deputy can serve papers. There are several good reasons to choose a local private process server to handle your matter.
Local Economy
Choosing a private process server that is based in your state or town helps your local economy. It is always best to shop locally, so that money stays in your community. Continue reading
September Newsletter
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Types of Legal Papers You Might Need Served by a Private Process Server
You may think that you will never need a private process server, but there are actually several situations in which you might need to serve someone with legal papers. Being prepared and knowing when you need a private process server is important, especially if you tend to handle these matters on your own without an attorney. Here are some of the types of legal papers you might need served when working on a case on your own.
Evictions
If you are a landlord with only a few properties, you might not have an attorney or property management company to handle your evictions for you. In Florida, initial three-day and seven-day eviction notices can be posted to the door by the landlord without a process server. However, if they do not remedy the lease violation or leave the property, you will have to file with the courts to have them removed. The court notice must be served by a private process server. Continue reading
August Newsletter
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What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Process Server
If you have never needed a process server before, you might not know how to find or choose one. In the state of Florida, all private process servers are registered with the county courthouse. You can easily get the list of registered process servers from the court clerk. But how do you narrow down the list? Here are some things you should know before hiring a process server.
Verify Credentials
Before hiring a private process server, you need to verify their credentials. Make sure that they are a registered and certified process server with the county and state of Florida. You should also make sure that they have the appropriate licensure and insurance for operation of their duties. If they advertise specific certifications, make sure that you ask for proof. Continue reading
July Update
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Why Are Process Servers Important?
Service of process might seem like a hassle, but private process servers have a very important role to play in the American justice system. You see, everyone in the country, businesses and individuals alike, have a right to due process. Part of that right is to be notified that a court case concerning you has been filed. Private process servers then become an important part of the court system.
Notification of a Hearing
Most court papers that are served are a notification of a hearing. This includes papers for divorces, small claims court, and larger lawsuits. The papers are not a requirement to appear in court, although if the individual does not appear the plaintiff or person who filed usually gets what they are asking for from the courts. This notification is important because individuals and businesses have a right to know when they are involved in a court case. Continue reading