County courts and offices must handle a great deal of paperwork as efficiently as possible to operate smoothly. One way to ensure individuals involved in court matters receive information in a timely and efficient manner is to deliver it personally.
Carroll County Sheriff Tony Burns talked with the Comet last week about process serving, a method used by courts to ensure legal documents are delivered to residents in a timely and official manner.
The sheriff's office is charged with process serving. The benefits of the system make it worthwhile according to Burns.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Process Serving Benefits County
I’ve Been Shot – I Mean Sued!
Consider this scenario: You are in your office working on an important business matter. Your assistant informs you that a deputy sheriff is in the lobby and would like to see you. Worried, you go outside to meet the deputy. He asks you to confirm your identity. As soon as you do, he hands you a Summons and Complaint. You say: “What is the meaning of this?” He says: “Call a lawyer. Have a nice day.”
As soon as the papers are in your hands, you have been sued. It happens. If you run a business, whatever its size, it is almost inevitable that you will get sued at some point by a customer, competitor, disgruntled former business partner or employee, or other person who thinks your business has done something wrong. What should you do when that day comes?
Friday, December 21, 2007
Photo Tickets Can't Just Be Mailed
Wondering what to do if a camera catches you speeding? Phoenix attorney Brian Cabianca says if you get your ticket in the mail, you don't have to pay it right away.
"They have to be served either by a police officer or a process server -- with the ticket -- and they have to be served in person," Cabianca said.
Friday, December 14, 2007
ProVest Partners with Process Server Toolbox
ProVest, a national process server management company dedicated to improving the default servicing industry, today announced that it has partnered with Database Services, Inc. (DBS), the makers of the popular Process Server’s Toolbox (PST) software, to provide an interface that reduces reporting time and data entry for process servers facing record-high foreclosure volumes.
PST allows process serving companies of any size to manage the data tracking work in progress and produce affidavits of service, invoices, statements, server reports and more. The integration with ProVest will automatically update PST data into ProVest’s proprietary management system, TRACKER. In addition to saving hours of reporting time, the interface also increases accuracy.
Wednesday, December 05, 2007
Magistrate Admonishes Defendant for Harassing Process Server
Senior Magistrate Abdoulie Mbackeh of the Kanifing Magistrates’ Court on 29th November 2007 defended a court process server when one Buba Silla, the plaintiff, told the court that the defendant, Salim Keita, had acted rudely towards the process server when the latter took a writ of summons to the defendant. The plaintiff however countered that the defendant insulted him. The defendant denied it.
In his intervention, Magistrate Mbackeh asked the process server whether what the plaintiff said about his encounter with the defendant was true and the process server confirmed it.
Magistrate Mbackeh at that point expressed his displeasure with the defendant, admonishing him that the process server was only on an official mission to issue him summons. He went on to say that the process server was not a party to the case between the plaintiff and the defendant, noting that the defendant ought only to receive the summons from the process server and go to court to defend himself.
Sunday, December 02, 2007
Britney’s Pal Sam Lutfi Gets Served
One of the most recent figures in Britney Spears’ life, Sam Lutfi has been subpoenaed by Kevin Federline's lawyer and will be questioned in January in the custody case.
The news was confirmed by a source close to Lutfi who said he was served earlier this month for a deposition. "There is nothing to hide," the source was quoted by People as saying.
Woman With Same Name as Driver Who Caused Crash Sued Mistakenly
A suburban Chicago traffic accident was pinned on a New York woman who says she has never even been to Illinois.
Not only has Eva Kowalski of the Bronx, New York, never set foot in Illinois, she doesn't have a driver's license and says she's never even driven a car.
But that didn't prevent her from being named in a lawsuit as the person at fault in a DuPage County smash-up.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Boy George Ordered To Stand Trial
Last week a process server posing as a fan seeking an autograph got an unsuspecting George to sign a court order for $75,000 owed to Club GAY USA promoter Kasia Saleh.
George had been booked to play at the club but canceled after being busted for cocaine in New York in 2005.
Thursday, October 25, 2007
Hiring A Bodyguard Isn't Just For The Rich And Famous
It's because of this risk that many people who are involved in a legal situation find themselves in need of a bodyguard. He or she may be scheduled to testify against a gang member, may be a whistle blower within an organization, or may even be an expert witness for the prosecution. In order to avert the risk, a bodyguard is brought on as an intermediary – someone who will stay with the witness and identify an increasing threat before it gets out of control.
Therefore, when hiring a bodyguard, prosecutors often look to someone who they know that they can trust such as a private investigator to provide the service.
Diddy Gets Served
Sean "Diddy" Combs was caught off guard Friday night (October 19) and served with lawsuit papers for his assault charge against night club promoter, James Waldon.
According to TMZ, the mogul was entering his flagship Sean John store in Manhattan for a launch party celebrating his new women's line. As the process server tried to hand Diddy the papers, his bodyguards reportedly smacked them to the ground and Diddy rushed inside the building.
Missing Summons Almost Cost Kalamazoo County Agency $1 Million
A missing court summons nearly cost Kalamazoo County's public mental-health agency $1 million.
How it got lost and where the summons is now remains unclear.
In May 2006, a summons was served on the Kalamazoo Community Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in connection with a wrongful- termination lawsuit filed by a former employee.
Thursday, October 18, 2007
Former Mayor's Real Estate to be Sold at Auction
Although authorities say they still do not know what has become of former Ridgeley Mayor Mitchell Reeves' personal property, his real property - three parcels of land that include two structures and a mobile home - are scheduled to be sold at auction on the front steps of the Mineral County Courthouse.
"He's actually got two writs of execution against him," Mineral County process server Jeff Conley said, explaining that James Newburn of Columbia, Md., has said the former Ridgeley mayor owes him approximately $208,000, while Jackie Collins of Mineral County has said Reeves owes her about $65,000.
Pinal Looks at Additional Fine for Speeders
Speeders in Pinal County busted by photo radar vans could face an additional $36 fee if a process server is needed to hand them a court summons if the ticket is not paid.
The county is looking to institute the new charge to avoid having to pay out of its own pockets for process servers when drivers ignore the tickets they receive in the mail.
Thursday, October 11, 2007
Legal Delays Add to Victims' Fears
The Seattle woman figured she'd have no problem securing a protection order against a man who had ignored her repeated requests to be left alone.
It was early April, just days after University of Washington employee Rebecca Griego was shot to death at work by an obsessive ex-boyfriend who had been stalking her despite a protection order.
Putnam Valley shooting Victim Questions Speed of Prosecutor's Probe
Douglas Greenwich, a beefy electrician from Putnam Valley, lifts his T-shirt and shows a 2-inch red scar on his back.
It marks one of the spots where, he says, he was shot in June by process server Dennis Illuminate.
Illuminate first shot Greenwich in the chest, without provocation, after serving him with divorce papers in the driveway of his home, say Greenwich's lawyers, Joseph A. Orlando and Joseph T. Redd.
Process Server Makes Living Delivering Court Papers
It's R. Scott, whose job as a process server -- someone who serves court papers -- is both dangerous and a critical part of the justice system.
"It's definitely important, because that's how you initiate a case," said Wendy Potts, chief judge of Oakland County Circuit Court. "They've got a lot of responsibility."
Monday, October 01, 2007
Brewers: Dear Dad, Take These Home Runs and Shove It
On a Tuesday night when Prince Fielder supplanted in the record books one of the greatest to ever play the game, the Milwaukee Brewers' first baseman made it clear there is only one player he wants to surpass: his father, Cecil.
The two had a falling out about three years ago, not long after Fielder was the No. 1 pick of the Brewers in the 2002 draft.
When Prince was 18 and playing for the Brewers farm team in Beloit in 2002, he was served papers by a process server naming his father in a debt case as he walked off the field after a game.
The younger Fielder also recounted how he felt slighted when he was drafted because he read and heard the only reason he was a top pick was because of his last name — one well established in the game because of his father's 14-year career during which he hit 319 home runs.
Process Server Has Trouble Finding Ed Jew, Too
It's not just San Francisco officials and voters who have had difficulty figuring out where Supervisor Ed Jew lives - the process server dispatched to deliver his suspension papers had a tough time finding him as well. Process server Nicholas Vratari was called in by mayoral Chief of Staff Phil Ginsburg on Monday evening and was asked to be "especially courteous" and not ambush the supervisor. Vratari's first stop was Jew's house on 28th Avenue in the Sunset District. It wasn't easy to find, because the numbers were gone from out front. When Vratari tried the door, no one answere
HC Refuses to Reinstate Trial Court Staff
Justice Hema Kohli dismissed a petition filed by Rishipal, a process server in Tis Hazari Court, challenging the April 2006 order passed by the Administrative Civil Judge terminating him from the job for not serving the summons twice in a probate case.
"The charges that were proved against the petitioner were serious in nature, the job of a process server, being an important ingredient in the smooth and efficient functioning of the courts," the Court observed.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Excel Investigations Saves Default Law Firms Time & Manpower
Tinley Park, Illinois-based Excel Investigations—a company specializing in process serving, skip tracing, foreclosures and subrogation—is helping one Illinois County Courthouse save time and manpower by successfully implementing a procedure designed “to simplify service of process”—a concept better known as “Standing Orders.”
The model, which approves certain vendors to function as process servers at the courthouse, essentially streamlines and expedites the foreclosure process for courts and law firms by eliminating the need for an appointment motion to be made on every single case.
More Charges Filed Against Tow Truck Operators
Another 15 criminal charges have been filed against a family of tow truck operators accused of gaming the small claims court system. In its second amended felony complaint, the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office accused Vincent Cardinalli Sr. of lying on court forms and convincing a person who delivers legal papers to submit false documents to the court. All but two of the felony counts were leveled against Cardinalli. Prosecutors also charged Cardinalli's son, Paul Greer, with attempted grand theft and with lying on court forms about the number of cases he filed in a year.
Courtney Love Settles the Last of Her Nirvana Money Disputes
"I understand," she says in a King County court declaration, "that the process server states that I was handed a Summons and Complaint [in L.A.] and that I dropped it on the ground and that Mr. [attorney Howard] Weitzman picked it up and acknowledged I had been served with a Complaint. I never received any such document and deny that this occurred."
In that 2005 L.A. case, she admitted to using drugs while on probation from an earlier drug case that had temporarily cost her custody of her daughter. A judge sent the rocker and sometimes-actress to rehab for a month; after she re-violated she was locked down in rehab for six more months. (Love recently said she has cleaned up her act and slimmed down following a healthy, drug-free diet).
Friday, September 07, 2007
Legal Services Firm Growing
For Stephanie Sayler, 46, a part-time college job provided the inspiration for a highly successful long-term business that she operates in Marina. After graduating from King City High School, Sayler attended California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, where she majored in international business. While a student, she worked part-time as a process server.
Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Fairfax Officers Cleared In Lawsuit
Three Fairfax County police officers did not violate a planning commissioner's civil rights or harm him after a loud confrontation in the Sully district police station two years ago in which the commissioner said he was assaulted, a federal jury in Alexandria ruled yesterday.
The jury deliberated for about three hours before ruling against Ronald W. Koch, 62, on all counts, which included allegations of assault, battery, false arrest, defamation, unnecessary use of force and conspiracy.
Koch has been the Sully District planning commissioner for 22 years and a highly-praised community leader and volunteer. He was acting as a private process server when he walked into the Sully police station July 27, 2005, to serve a subpoena.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
Brit's Manager, Pet Parenting Skills Both MIA?
Britney Spears' former manager is in hiding. Maybe he's trying to lead by example.
While the onetime pop princess spent her weekend manning would-be traffic citations and house calls from animal services, Spears' former career Svengali, Larry Rudolph, was doing his best not to further damage his old client's personal or professional standing—by remaining in hiding from Kevin Federline's subpoena-happy prosecution.
Rudolph told E! News anchor Ryan Seacrest via BlackBerry over the weekend that he has spent the past few weeks essentially on the run from Federline's process server in order to avoid testifying in the ex-couple's ongoing child-custody case.
According to Seacrest, who relayed Rudolph's in-hiding status on his KIIS-FM radio show Monday morning, Rudolph wishes to remain loyal to Spears despite an on-again, off-again professional relationship with the singer with whom he has twice parted ways. Per Seacrest, Rudolph claimed if he were made to testify under oath, it "won't be good for Britney."
Monday, July 09, 2007
Yakima Washington Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Yakima Washington. John J. Looney of Do Process, Inc. provides service of process throughout the following Washington counties:
- Kittitas County, WA
- Yakima County, WA
Lawrenceville Georgia Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Baton Rouge LA. Jesus Prieto of Specialized Intelligence & Security, Inc. provides service of process throughout the following Georgia counties:
- Fulton County, GA
- Gwinnett County, GA
Baton Rouge Louisiana Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Baton Rouge LA. Arthur B. Cirillo of ABC Process Service, Inc. provides the following services throughout the entire state of Louisiana:
- Service of Process
- Skip Tracing
- Surveillance
- Small Claims Specialist
- Public Record Retrieval
- Database Searches
- Real Property Searches
- Document Retrieval, Filing, and Research
- DMV and Credit Research
- Subpoena Preparation
- Witness Statements
- Summons and Complaints
Friendswood Texas Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Friendswood Texas. Michelle Bullock of Advanced Legal Support provides service of process throughout the following areas in Texas:
- Galveston County, TX
- Brazoria County, TX
Visit their ServeNow.com profile page for more info: Advanced Legal Support
Baltimore Maryland Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Baltimore Maryland. John Parlett of Mid Atlantic Legal Services, LLC. provides service of process throughout Baltimore County, MD and surrounding areas. Please visit John's ServeNow.com profile page for more info: Mid Atlantic Legal Services, LLC.
Friday, July 06, 2007
Cape Girardeau Missouri Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Cape Girardeau Missouri. John M. Mackey of Mackey Client Protection of Missouri provides service of process throughout the following areas in Missouri and Illinois:
- Cape Girardeau County, MO
- Perry County, MO
- Scott County, MO
- Southern Missouri
- Southern Illinois
Chicago Illinois Process Server
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Chicago. Don C. Haworth, L.P.D., C.F.E., C.I.I. of Don C. Haworth, Private Investigator provides the following services throughout the Chicago metro area:
- Service of Process
- Investigations
- Background Investigations
- Child Transport
- Accident Investigations
- Statement Taking
- Due Diligence
- Executive Protection
Spotsylvania Virginia Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Spotsylvania Virginia. Eddie W. Null, Sr. of Tiger Legal Services provides the following services throughout Virginia:
- Process Service
- Subpoena Preparation
- Experts in preparation and filing Foreign Subpoenas in Virginia
- Legal Courier Service
- Notary Service & Mobile Notary Services
- Certified Process Servers
- Field Chases
- Case Management
Thursday, June 28, 2007
Kansas City Kansas Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Kansas City Kansas. Darchelle Ross Sloan of Legal Friend Paralegal Services provides service of process throughout the following areas:
- Wyandotte County, KS
- Wyoming
- Colorado
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Denver Colorado Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Denver Colorado. Cory Morrison of Colorado Process Service, LLC provides service of process throughout the following Colorado counties:
- Arapahoe County, CO
- Elbert County, CO
- El Paso County, CO
- Denver County, CO
- Lincoln County, CO
- Pueblo County, CO
- Weld County, CO
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Fargo North Dakota Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Fargo North Dakota. Mark Mazaheri of Absolute Service Co. provides the following services throughout most of North Dakota and Minnesota:
- Service of Process
- Eviction Notices
- Summons & Complaints
- Subpoenas
- Small Claims
- Court Filing
- Mobile Notary
- Foreclosure Sale Representation
East Hartford Connecticut Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in East Hartford CT. Chris Foran of Connecticut Process Serving, LLC provides the following services throughout all of Connecticut:
- Service of Process
- Subpoenas
- Summons & Complaints
- Delinquent Child Care Payments
- Foreclosures
- Document Retrieval
- Court Reporters
- Investigations
- Court Filings
- Courier Service
Portland Oregon Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Portland Oregon. Patrick J. Cosgrove of Guaranteed Subpoena Service provides the following services throughout the Multnomah County, OR and Washington County, OR:
- Service of Process
- Court Filings
- Document Retrievals
- Skip Tracing (on cases submitted for service)
- Rush Service
- Priority Service
Indianapolis Indiana Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Indianapolis Indiana. Michael May of Indianapolis Process Service provides the following services throughout the entire state of Indiana and Kentucky:
- Process Service
- Stakeout Services
- Skip Tracing
- Document Retrieval
- Document Filing Service
Friday, June 15, 2007
Philadelphia Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Philadelphia PA. LW Nelson of Security One Group provides service of process throughout the following counties in Nevada:
- Process Service
- Skip Tracing
- Notary Services
- Private Investigations
- Surveillance
- Background Checks
- Legal documents retrieval from courthouses
Honolulu Hawaii Process Server
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Hawaii. Arthur B. Cirillo of ABC Process Service, Inc. provides the following services throughout the entire state of Hawaii:
- Service of Process
- Skip Tracing
- Surveillance
- Small Claims Specialist
- Public Record Retrieval
- Database Searches
- Real Property Searches
- Document Retrieval, Filing, and Research
- DMV and Credit Research
- Subpoena Preparation
- Witness Statements
- Summons and Complaints
Williamsville New York Process Server
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Williamsville New York. Kathryn Tracey of Absolute Process Service, LLC provides service of process throughout the following New York counties:
- Erie County, NY
- Chautauqua County, NY
Las Vegas Nevada Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Las Vegas. Kristopher Nicholson of Legal Express provides service of process throughout the following counties in Nevada:
- Clark County, NV
- Washoe County, NV
- Carson City County, NV
Seattle Washington Process Servers
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Seattle WA. Robb Woodworth of Pacific Coast Attorney Services, LLC provides the following services throughout Kitsap County, WA and Thurston County, WA:
- Service of Process
- Court filing and legal messenger
- Notary Public
- Skip Tracing
- 24/7 online access
- Much much more!
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Puerto Rico Process Server
The ServeNow.com team would like to introduce their latest process server in Puerto Rico. Ahmed A. Alicea of International Consultants & Associates provides the following services throughout all of Puerto Rico:
- Service of Process
- Insurance Fraud Investigations
- Investigations
- Surveillance Investigation Services
- Field Interviews & Statements
- Workers Compensation
- Alive and Well checks
- Hospital & Pharmacy Checks
- Intellectual Property
- Trademark
- Copyright
- Anti-counterfeit Investigations
- Writ execution and Writ of attachment
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