Jan 16
Why You Need a Process Server
Any time you are involved in a court case you are going to need a process server if you want to move forward with the case. A process server is the individual who delivers legal documents such as writs, subpoenas, summaries, complaints or other related court documents. These documents can be delivered to the defendant or sometimes to witnesses and others who are being called to testify in the case.
A process server does more than deliver documents to the specified person. They must also have the documents signed for after handing them directly to the person. A signature showing that the documents have been served will later be notarized and returned to the lawyer or individual who had them served.
A process server makes it easier for lawyers and other court officials to know which documents have been delivered to the proper recipients. In many states it is actually a requirement that certain court documents can only be served by licensed process servers. Even if a process server isn’t required in your state, hiring one often works to your benefit. A process server is familiar with all rules and regulations related to serving documents. They will know where a person can and cannot be served and they also understand that documents have to be served during a specific time frame.
This means a process server will get your documents delivered in a timely fashion. Therefore, when you hire a process server you can have confidence knowing your documents are served on time in the right manner. This helps to keep your case moving forward with unnecessary delays.
MLQ Attorney Services is located in Atlanta, GA and offers online ordering for service of process.