How is the defendant notified of the lawsuit?
The defendant (person being sued) has to be served with a copy of the affidavit and claim by a deputy sheriff, sheriff, bailiff, appointed court officer, legally competent adult who is not a party or an officer of a corporate party or by certified mail (you may utilize this court’s process server or if you choose service by certified mail, this court will process the certified mailing). If you utilize this court’s process server, the service fees are as follows: • 52/3 District Court Officer- $21 plus mileage (1-1/2 times $.585/mile) (please note that as of 1/1/09, the mileage rate will be reduced to $.55)-court officer will send the plaintiff a bill for service • Certified Mail – $10 additional added on to your filing fee (this court will process the certified mailing).
The defendant (person being sued) has to be served with a copy of the affidavit and claim by a deputy sheriff, sheriff, bailiff, appointed court officer, legally competent adult who is not a party or an officer of a corporate party or by certified mail. (you may utilize this court’s process server or if you choose service by certified mail, this court will process the certified mailing) If you utilize this court’s process server, please visit thefeespage to find out about costs associated with this.
