While our last post focused on the issue of e-filing affecting messenger service, there is also the potential for process servers to be impacted by e-filing. Within the state of New Jersey, process servers are looking to gain access to the e-filing system, participate...
Florida has recently issued a rule change, SC10-2101, which mandates service by e-mail for cases when filing. The new rule will have a significant impact on the amount of messenger service work. This rule took effect took effect in non-criminal trial court and...
On April 4th the New Jersey Professional Process Servers Association held an emergency meeting to discuss proposed Rule 1:32-2A and what comments NJPPSA would submit in response. The primary discussion centered around process servers having access to electronic...
In a previous blog post we had discussed Maryland Bill 554. I was incorrect in our statement that the bill had been withdrawn. Our understanding of this had been influenced in part by hearing from several MAAPPS members when we were only aware of the Senate bill and...
New York has already seen a slew of new legislation in the wake of an extreme case of sewer service resulting in nearly 100,000 cases being overturned. From licensing to GPS requirements to hefty fines, the impact has been felt. Now it seems as though another piece...
While those in the process serving industry know all about how the tense situations services can cause, the media has been bringing more and more of these cases to light. A recent article on how process servers are saying foreclosures put them in danger highlights...
