How long will it take the Sheriffs Department to serve the opposing party with a petition?
The time required to complete service will depend upon many factors, including the ease or difficulty of locating the opposing party. The better information you can provide the server about the location of the opposing party, the quicker service will be accomplished. The Georgia Code generally states that the Sheriff should make an attempt to serve the complaint within five days of receipt of the copy of the complaint and service form.
