What are Process Servers?
Process Servers are individuals who give legal notice to a party (usually the defendant) requiring them to respont to a proceeding scheduled to be held before a court, government body, or tribunal. Notice is usually provided by presenting the party in question with court documents such as Summonses, Statements of Claim, Plaintiff's Claims, etc. Some documents must be served personally, while others may be served upon a person of legal age at the intended party's residence or place of employment. |
Do I need a Process Server?
Hiring a Legal Process Server is an important step in proceeding with a court case. A process server is someone who is experienced in serving legal documents efficiently. More importantly, professional process servers are knowledgeable of the legislation surrounding service of process in their province and county. If the service is not performed in accordance with the law, this can hinder your case from going forward or result in the dismissal of your case. |
What does a Process Server do?
A legal process server delivers (or serves) legal documents to a defendant or an individual involved in a court case. The process server must serve the documents in accordance with the legislation in the area of service. This may mean handing the documents to the defendant personally or sub-serving to someone in the same household or business. Once the documents are delivered, the process serving agent must provide proof that the papers were served. This is done through a document call an Affidavit of Service, also called a Proof of Service, which must be notarized and given to the party who requested service. |
