Blog

In our line of work as process servers at Accurate Serve, we often come across individuals who think they can dodge the consequences of a lawsuit or court case simply by avoiding the process server. While this may seem like a savvy tactic, the reality is far from it. The act of serving legal documents, known as process serving, is an integral part of maintaining the due process of law. However, if you’re tempted to evade a process server, here’s

When it comes to legal proceedings, ensuring that due process is followed is of utmost importance. This is where a process server plays a crucial role. Many people are unfamiliar with the role and responsibilities of a process server. In this post, we will delve into the world of process serving and shed light on what they do to facilitate a fair legal system. Specifically, we will focus on Accurate Serve, a prominent process service agency operating in Ft. Myers,

Being served process in Florida can be a daunting experience, especially if you’re unfamiliar with the legal procedures involved. Understanding the reasons for being served, who can serve you, and what steps you need to take afterward is crucial. In this post, we’ll provide you with important information to help demystify the process and guide you through what to do if you find yourself being served in Florida. Reasons You May Be Served Process in Florida The serving process is

As one of Florida’s premier process service agencies, Accurate Serve® understands the importance of hiring a trustworthy and reliable process server. Unfortunately, not all process servers are legitimate, and it can be difficult to differentiate between real and fake ones. In this post, we’ll provide some tips to help you identify if a process server is real or fake. Check their Certification One of the most important things to look for when hiring a process server is their certification. In

At Accurate Serve® of Ft. Myers, one of the most common types of legal documents we are asked to serve are child support papers. These documents can be sensitive and emotional, and it’s important to handle them with care and professionalism. In this post, we’ll go over the steps for serving child support papers in Florida’s 20th Judicial Circuit. Step 1: Get the Proper Certification All process servers who intend to serve documents anywhere in Florida’s 20th Judicial Circuit, which

We have seen many mistakes made by process servers over the years. While serving legal documents may seem like a straightforward task, there are many complexities involved, and even the most experienced process servers can make mistakes. In this post, we will discuss the most common mistakes made by process servers. Lack of Preparation A common mistake made by process servers is the lack of preparation. Process servers should be prepared for every case and have a plan for serving

We’re going to get into the specifics of why, but let’s not even beat around the bush… No, you cannot serve the court documents (i.e. process) for a legal matter in which you are a named party in the state of Florida. Who is Allowed to Serve Process in Florida? You must use the local sheriff’s office or a private process server to serve legal documents such as summonses and complaints in Florida. Here in Lee County, private process servers

Using a certified or otherwise appointed process server is required in Florida, so it should come as no surprise that there are plenty of scammers out there waiting to take advantage of any individual who files a civil lawsuit. Unfortunately, people are deceived every year by people pretending to be certified process servers. In this post, we’ll go over some of the top signs you’re dealing with a process server scammer and how to avoid them in the future. They’re

Skip tracing is simply locating a person or entity who is not easily found. Skip tracing is an important tool in any process server’s toolbox. Who Can I Find With a Skip Trace? Skip traces may help locate defendants, witnesses, suspects, debtors, runaways, and more. Why Do I Need a Skip Trace? The most common reason we receive orders for skip traces are to locate case defendants or witnesses who the server has been unsuccessful in locating. There can be

If you need to serve process on a defendant or witness who has been hard to locate, you might think you’ve finally caught a break if you find out they are in the hospital. While no one wants someone to be injured or sick, a process recipient being admitted to a hospital can make a process server’s job much easier. But is it even legal to serve process to a patient in a hospital? The answer is…it depends. Service of