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What You Need to Know About Serving Papers to Family Members

If you’ve filed a lawsuit naming one of your own family members as a defendant, they’ll need to be served with the official court process. While the logistics of serving a family member are the same as anyone else, the situation can feel a bit complicated. In this post, we’ll go over the best practices for serving process to a family member in North or South Carolina. What the Law Says In North Carolina, it depends on what type of

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What is the Safest Way to Serve Court Papers?

If you’re a process server, you’ve probably run into your fair share of sketchy situations. From high-crime areas to nighttime service attempts, process servers can often have quite a dangerous job. That’s why it’s so important for process servers to always consider not just their own safety while working, but also the safety of everyone in the vicinity. In this post, we’ll go through our top tips for safely serving process here in the Carolinas and beyond. Consider the Situation

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What are the Federal Rules for Service of Process?

Navigating the legal system is quite complicated, but did you know that there are a separate set of laws and rules for federal and state civil cases? That’s right…it all depends on which has jurisdiction over the case and defendants. In both federal and state cases, parties are notified of upcoming court matters via service of process, or the delivery of a formal notice that a case has been filed. This notice includes the summons and complaint for the case

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Reasons for a Motion to Dismiss for Insufficiency of Service of Process

Service of process is an essential part of the legal process, notifying those named in a legal matter of their involvement, the accusations, and their upcoming court date. It is necessary for the service of process to be done correctly for it to be considered valid. If it is not done correctly, it can give the defendant a reason to request dismissal of the entire case, in which case the entire process would have to be restarted. In this post,

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Understanding The Legal Ethics in Process Service

The U.S. legal system is a complex and nuanced beast, requiring expert knowledge and understanding to navigate its waters efficiently and effectively. However, many people attempt to take shortcuts while dealing with legal issues, making ethically questionable choices to get a better outcome for their case without putting in the work required to truly understand the inner workings of the law. This intentional evasion of ethical requirements is a sure way to land you in hot water with the court,

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The Importance of Timeliness in Process Serving

Delivering legal documents on time to the correct person(s) or business isn’t just a nicety…it’s the law. At Accurate Serve of Charlotte, we know how important it is to be timely in all areas of process serving. We serve process in both North Carolina and South Carolina, specializing in timely, professional service that meets all legal requirements. You’ll never have to worry about late service derailing your case when you choose Accurate Serve! The Legality of Timely Process Service Timeliness

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The Importance of Client Confidentiality & Privacy in Process Serving

Process servers provides an essential legal support service, without which the entire court schedule would become backlogged and stagnant. By fulfilling this pivotal role, process servers ensure that legal cases are able to move forward in a timely manner, upholding various aspects of due process, which is guaranteed to Americans under the U.S. Constitution. However, due process isn’t the only legal requirement process servers must abide by…they must also ensure that client confidentiality and privacy is always respected. In this

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Legal Skip Tracing Techniques

If you’ve ever had to track down someone who didn’t want to be found, you’ve probably at least heard of skip tracing. Skip tracing is a collection of techniques used to find individuals that cannot be located via typical means, for whatever reason, but it is usually so that they can be served with legal paperwork known as process. By efficiently locating elusive individuals, agencies like Accurate Serve of Charlotte helps streamline the justice system and stop cases from becoming

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Understanding the Importance of Process Servers in the Legal System

In the intricate workings of the legal system, process servers hold a crucial role, often unrecognized yet indispensable. At Accurate Serve® of Charlotte, a leading process service agency in Charlotte, NC, we are proud to uphold the rights of our friends, family, and neighbors here in the U.S. by serving process lawfully and with dignity. In this post, we’ll discuss why process servers are so important to the legal system here in the Carolinas and beyond. The Vital Role of

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Digital Technology and its Impact on Process Serving

Digital technology is quickly breaking down barriers in industries all across the globe, and process serving is no exception. Process serving has undergone significant transformations since technology burst onto the scene, and it looks like there’s no end in sight. In this post, we’ll talk about the impact digital technology has had on process serving and where we see things going down the road. The Advent of Digital Technology in Process Serving Process serving, the act of delivering legal documents

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