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    FAQ

    Should I hire a process server or a sheriff?

    For the best service of process, lawyers, firms, businesses, and private individuals should hire a process server rather than a sheriff. Process servers are professionals solely dedicated to successfully serving individuals. Process servers' success rate, speed, and costs are all better than sheriff's.

    Why do you need a legal process server?

    Process servers know the laws and regulations related to service of process in their area. There are certain requirements and constraints that are associated with service of process depending on document type. The professionals at SprintProcess.com understand these laws and regulations and can guarantee that your documents are handled in timely and professional manner. Call 855.737.8342 to speak with us today.

    How will I know when my papers have been served?

    SprintProcess.com will provide you with a document called Proof of Service after the individual or plaintiff has been served. This Proof of Service is then filed with the court. SprintProcess.com can file this document for you.

    Does a process server need to be licensed?

    A process server does not need to be licensed in every state. A process server must be licensed in Alaska, Florida, California, Illinois, Montana, Nevada, Oklahoma, Washington. There are some states that have local licensing requirements as well. For a more details on local and statewide licensing laws for process servers, please visit the web sites for National Process Server Associations page.

    What is a subpoena?

    A subpoena is an order of a court which requires a person to be present at a certain time and place or suffer a penalty (subpoena means, literally, "under penalty"). This is the traditional tool used by lawyers to ensure that witnesses present themselves at a given place, date and time to make themselves available to testify.

    What is a writ?

    An official court document, signed by a judge or bearing an official court seal, which commands the person to whom it is addressed, to do something specific. That "person" is typically either a sheriff (who may be instructed to seize property, for example) or a defendant (for whom the writ is the first notice of formal legal action. In these cases, the writ would command the person to answer the charges laid out in the suit, or else judgment may be made against them in their absence).

    What is a legal process server?

    A legal process server is someone who delivers the judicial paperwork or the service of process for a law firm, individual, corporation or organization based upon the rules of the court in the area in which the case is being held.

    What is a Proof of Service?

    A Proof of Service is a document that your process server with provide to you stating when, where and who was served.

    What is an eviction?

    An eviction is the removal of a tenant from rental property by a law enforcement officer. First, the landlord must file and win an eviction lawsuit, also known as an "unlawful detainer."

    What is substituted service?

    If a party appears to be avoiding service of court documents, a request may be made with the court to, instead of personal service (i.e. giving the document directly to the person), that the document be published in a local newspaper, served on a person believed to frequent the person or mailed to his (or her) last known address.

    Service of Process

    The formal delivery of legal documents, to ensure that the opposing party is aware of the action and is given the opportunity to respond.

    Skip Tracing

    Skip tracing is a process used to find individuals' who have relocated or disappeared to avoid legal responsibilities.

    Court / Legal Filing

    Court Filings means any papers filed with the court.

    Document Retrieval

    The process of locating and obtaining legal court documents. This is done by searching court records to locate relevant documents.

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    Process Serving

      • Regular Service – first attempt made within 48-72 hours
      • Rush Service – first attempt made within 24 hours
      • Priority Service – first attempt made upon receipt
      • Same-Day Service – documents are picked up and delivered that day
      • Also available: unlimited attempts and notarized proof of service
      • Types of Service of Process include subpoenas, summons, evictions

      Court Services

      • Court Filings
      • Document Filing
      • Records Retrieval
      • County Court
      • Criminal Court
      • Bankruptcy Court
      • Document Retrieval
      • Records Research
      • Foreclosure Sales
      • Circuit Court
      • Federal Court