Tennessee SB1645 and HB 1529 have passed, allowing service of process in juvenile court to be completed by a sheriff, constable or private process servers. Sponsored by Senator Lee Harris, the bill makes amendments to a number of Tennessee codes and adds in the sections…
Thanks to the diligence and outstanding efforts of our process server Kate, we’re so proud to announce DGR has been chosen as Process Server of the Month by CTC Corp. Being a process server requires a large number of skills. Kate not only has all…
A survey of over 100 legal professionals, including paralegals and legal assistants, shows how private process servers compare to sheriffs when it comes to service of process. The results are clear: private process servers provide a higher level of service, speed and greater knowledge of…
“If you think compliance is expensive, try non-compliance” – Former Deputy US Attorney General Paul McNulty A common buzzword in the last few years, compliance is a top priority for many law firms. In the process service industry we’ve seen a significant increase in compliance…
The New York State Professional Process Servers Association (NYSPPSA) is reaching out to all process servers in an effort to get Bill #3939-A passed. This bill would eliminate the need to keep a physical log book and instead would require the data be secured by…
Kansas SB288 has been passed, effectively repealing the statute prohibiting service of process on Saturdays. This change will allow process servers a very valuable additional day to attempt and effectuate service. Sponsored by the Senate Judiciary Committee, the bill was introduced on January 7, 2018…
Property and occupancy inspections play an important role in foreclosures. To ensure due process, it’s necessary to verify residency of occupants and to make sure the appropriate individuals are notified of the action involving them. Having an experienced company handle these inspections will make sure…
Sometimes we hear this from our clients: “We see this country is a signatory to the Hague Convention. We have a subpoena we need to serve there. How do we do that?” If only it were that simple. Here’s the problem: subpoenas aren’t considered enforceable…
Prior to the introduction of the Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA) in 2007, deposing individuals or conducting discovery outside of the state a case originated in was daunting task. Since it’s passing, there now exists a streamlined way to make a subpoena enforceable…
When choosing a vendor for your messenger service or process service it’s critical to choose an employee-based company. Using a company which relies on independent contractors holds a number of risks, all of which can be extremely detrimental to a law firm’s client relationships. If…
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