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Ways to Spot a Fake Process Server

Process serving has a rich history in Florida and across the United States. While Central Florida Process and many other process servers in Orlando act with high integrity, some give our industry a bad name. The Phone Scam One of the most common scams is that an illegitimate process server will call you and tell you that they work for a branch of the government. Then, they will insist that if you do not pay them, they will start garnishing your wages or draw money straig...

Serving Papers Via Social Media

One of the most common questions asked today is if papers can be served on a person’s Facebook, Twitter or other social media account. The answer is an extremely qualified yes, according to many courts across the United States. Florida Case The Second Court of Appeal found in Coastal Capital Venture, LLC v. Integrity Staffing Solutions, Inc. that Coastal Capital Venture was not justified in serving the other company on Facebook. They found that Coastal Capital Vent...

4 Types of Papers Served by a Process Server

There are four different types of papers that you may need to hire a process server in Orlando to deliver to an individual. Understanding the different types and how they are prepared will help you get ready to meet with these professionals. Writs A writ is a formal paper prepared by a court for a person to appear in court. There are many subcategories of writs including subpoenas, warrants, and prerogative writs. There are many different types of writs, and a process se...

Foreign Process Serving

As the world becomes more interconnected than ever before, you may find it necessary to hire a process server in Orlando to serve someone in a foreign country. While the process remains straightforward, you need to be aware of two different applicable laws that may apply. How Long Do You Have? According to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.070 (j), you have 120 days to serve the defendant. That can sometimes be tough if the person is in some countries. Therefore, make su...

The History of Process Serving in America

If everyone agreed all the time and always did the right thing, then process servers in Orlando and other locations would be out of work. Unfortunately, that will never be the case. So, if you need to serve someone with papers for eviction, in a divorce or in a lawsuit, make sure that you use a professional process server who will follow the law. These professionals are supported by a long line of history. The Magna Carta You have to go back to the rule of King John in E...

How Public Transportation Can Save process Servers Time and Money

Process servers in Orlando are usually faced with lots of work. However, there are times when getting the job done proves difficult. This is due to factors like limited parking spots in large cities, and when there are parking spots, there is a huge price tag. Process servers sometimes spend a lot of time looking for the right parking spot, and sometimes traffic issues. Besides, the cost that goes with parking can reduce a process server’s income. Even when there are free park...

Process Server or Local Sheriff: Which is the Best Choice?

The act of process serving is carried out to kick start a law suit. Process Serving is a legal step taken to provide the defendant in a lawsuit with claims from official notice about the proceeding. There are some jurisdiction that allows a plaintiff in a lawsuit to use any adult to serve papers to the opposite party in question. However, due to the fact that these parties are not trained, it is not usually the best alternative. As an alternative, many people resort to using a profe...

How to Stay Safe during Process Serving

Process serving is a serious business. While it is an interesting line of work, it could also be pretty dangerous. Hence, if you are not careful, there is a huge chance you could find yourself in some rather unpleasant situation. With this in mind, you should always be alert and vigilant, so you don’t run into any issue. The aim of this article is to help you avoid any of such unpleasant situations. 1. Serve only when the Recipient is Alone When people ar...

Helpful Tips on Serving Small Claims Court

Small claims courts apply to cases when the complainant is litigating for not more than $5,000, and it also depends on the state of the claim. This type of claims can involve cases such as suing for return policy, back rent, non-payment of wages or salary, property damage, breach of verbal or written contract etc. Small claims court is pretty efficient and effective since there is no lawyer or jury needed hence, simplifying requirements for evidence. There are some cases that doesn&...

5 Things Process Servers Are Not Authorized to Do

It is the job of process servers to deliver vital documents to people for many reasons. While it is not an easy job, people hold a number of misconceptions about it. There are times the recipients would not want to receive the document which could make the job difficult for the process server. Process servers are required to serve their document with dignity and integrity. However, there are some things a process server cannot do when serving paper. 1. Guessing the law...