What Papers are Served by Process Servers?
The United States Constitution requires that all legal defendants receive due process. Part of that due process is to be notified about any upcoming hearings or court dates with enough time for the defendant to prepare a defense. Process servers help make sure your case is legally compliant by notifying defendants or any other relevant parties with plenty of time to spare.
The documents that a process server delivers to a defendant or relevant party are collectively known as process. The process can include many different documents from a variety of court proceedings. The most common types of process served by process servers include complaints, summons, subpoenas, and writs.
Complaints
A complaint is the first form filed with the court to notify them of your claim against a defendant. On the complaint, you will find the names and addresses of all parties involved in the court proceedings, including any businesses names or addresses that are involved. The complaint will outline all the details of claims against the defendant and name any witnesses or subject matter experts the plaintiff intends to subpoena. The complaint will be served to the defendant along with a summons.
Summons
A summons is a notice that the defendant is required to appear in court. The summons will list the upcoming court location, date, and time, and the names and addresses of all relevant parties.
Subpoenas
A subpoena is a court order mandating the presence of a certain person at a specific date and time. Witnesses and subject matter experts are the most common people served with subpoenas.
Writs
A writ is simply a written order by a court. A summons is a type of writ. Other writs include:
- Writ of habeas corpus
- Writ of mandamus
- Writ of possession
- Writs of execution
- Writ of attachment
- Warrants for the arrest of a person or persons
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