You may know that process servers usually deliver legal papers to people involved in court cases, but you probably don’t know all the different types of legal papers a process server might come across in their career. From civil summonses to criminal witness subpoenas to eviction notices, process servers deal in many different areas of the law. Sometimes they even deliver paperwork that isn’t court related but still requires a documented chain of custody.
Some of the most common types of documents that a process server delivers include:
Writs, Including Summonses
Writs are extremely common legal documents. One of the most well-known types of writ is a summons. A summons is issued whenever a court case is filed, directing those named in the case to appear in court at a certain date and time. However, there are many other types of writs, including:
- Writ of garnishment
- Writ of habeas corpus
- Writ of Replevin
- Writ of mandamus
- Writ of possession
- Writs of execution
- Writ of attachment
Notices
Eviction notices are another very common type of process that process servers deliver, along with notices to vacate. Anytime a person must be notified of something for official purposes, even if it’s not court related, a process server is the best way to deliver the news.
Subpoenas
Subpoenas are vital for an accurate gathering of information and prosecution of offenders in Florida’s legal system. Without witnesses, many crimes would go unpunished. Process servers frequently deliver criminal witness subpoenas to help bring relevant witnesses into the courtroom.
Service of Process in Ocala, Clermont, Inverness, The Villages, & Spring Hill
For expeditious service of process all over central Florida, Accurate Serve® is a clear choice. We have offices all over Florida to help litigants and prosecutors get their case process served fast. If you need a process server in the Ocala area, call us at 352-278-2188 or send us a work request online.
