Sunday, July 6, 2014

What To Look For When Hiring Los Angeles Process Servers

By Rosella Campbell


Poorly served legal documents may result in the receiver, or defendant, not being made legally aware of the process and as a consequence this may seriously hinder, or even stop, a court case from making a ruling. For this reason, it is essential that Los Angeles process servers carry out their assignments in only the correct and most effective way possible.

There are a good number of reliable, yet low cost, Los Angeles servers to select from in and around the area. It is a good idea to make sure that the process service you choose can fulfil all your requirements in the most professional manner. Below is a list of some of the main points that are worth considering when selecting your service in the Los Angeles area.

1. The company should be registered as a process server in the state of California, so that they have been trained and certified and hence can provide you with a professional service to deliver all your legal papers to an individual or party. This must be carried out according to the process serving laws laid out in California. Furthermore, the company is required to be bonded and filed with the LA County Department.

2. The amount that the company charges for each service should be competitive without compromising reliability or professionalism. Check whether mileage fees, or per trip fees, are charged, as some companies do not include these. Be informed about other charges that may be included in the fine print, for things such as when payment is due, any late fees and associated interest rates that may be incurred, and any liabilities per order.

4. It's important that you select the right server for your individual circumstance. If, for example, you require that legal documents be delivered immediately, then you will need to ensure that you can get an emergency service so that the documents are served quickly and on time. If the address that is provided is not servable, then another address will need to be found or other alternative arrangements made. Be aware that these are special services that will incur extra fees.

4. Proof of service, or an affidavit, should always be provided following the completion of an assignment, which is mandatory for all process servers in the country. An affidavit comes with one or more notary signatures. Be aware that there is usually an additional charge for each signature.

5. The process server will need information from you or your attorney in order to complete the assignment in the most efficient way possible. They will need to know things like what documents need to be served, when they need to be served by, and the name of the receiving party. If there are any special considerations, such as if witness fees are required, this information needs to be provided up front also.

Legal matters and court cases can often be quite difficult to handle on an emotional level, so the last thing you want is a court case that has become complicated or drawn out simply because of an inefficient process server, so hiring only trusted, reliable and professional servers will save you a lot of stress, and money, in the long run.




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