A county process server is a person who delivers legal documents to witnesses and alleged violators in one of the 50 United States or Canadian provinces. Different regions and vicinities unique to each country employ civil process servers used in other countries. An employee in this position is usually considered to be a member of the District Attorney’s office’s staff. He may be assigned to all of a county’s areas or to specific regions or neighborhoods.
Summonses and subpoenas are the most common papers delivered a country process server. Formal complaints and restraining orders are two other documents that the server frequently transports to people. Notices of levies, liens, and evictions may be delivered to recipients someone in this position in some cases.
A county process server usually creates an itinerary before going out into the field to serve documents to increase his efficiency. He frequently uses the computer system of the District Attorney’s Office to determine who he needs to serve and gather information on their home and business addresses. He may request a police officer to accompany him on the call if his research reveals that someone on his list has a violent criminal history or a reputation for physical confrontation.
If a person who needs to be served can’t be found, a county process server is usually allowed to conduct a low-level investigation to find out where they are. Contacting the person’s former neighbors or coworkers is a common example. Telephone interviews and face-to-face meetings are both common.
The process server is usually required to fill out proof of service documents in cases where the papers are properly served to the recipients. The time, date, and location of the service are usually required on these forms. If there are any noteworthy circumstances in the process, they are usually noted on the report.
The process server is frequently expected to keep a log of his daily activities, including the number of completed and failed services. He is frequently required to keep track of his mileage in order to receive reimbursement for fuel and travel expenses. This data can be presented in hard copy or entered into the department’s internal computer system.
For this position, a high school diploma or equivalent is usually required. It’s a plus if you have previous work experience that demonstrates good organizational and communication skills. New hires are frequently given on-the-job training while performing their duties alongside an experienced county process server.