Thursday 8 March 2018

Phoenix Process Servers Help The Wheels Of Justice To Turn

By Amanda Bennett


The justice system is not just overloaded, but it also has to comply with numerous regulations and rules before a case can actually be heard. Many people think that the system is cumbersome but it was designed to make sure that everyone concerned is treated fairly. One important requirement for a case to move to court is that all the parties involved has to be served with all the legal documentation pertaining to the case. Phoenix process servers make sure that is done.

It is an inalienable right of every citizen to be fully informed when another party intends to initiate a case against him or involve him in any way in a legal matter. The rules state that such a person must be served with all the paper work. This used to be the task of the local sheriff but the sheer volume of legal cases saw to it that sheriffs simply no longer had the time to perform this duty.

Vast numbers of legal documents have to be served each year. There are numerous independent serving professionals for whom this has become a career, albeit a demanding one. Documents have to be served as soon as possible and the server must make sure that he obtains written proof that the serving was actually accomplished. Until he present the court with such proof, the case cannot proceed.

Many people liken the job of a server with that of a postman. This is not a good comparison at all. Servers do not simply deliver documents. In many cases they need to first find out where the intended recipient is. Many people avoid being served and they may move around or even relocate altogether. Locating an intended recipient requires special skills and often a lot of patience.

In some states a server may deliver the documents to a person that can be reasonably expected to hand it to the recipient. In most states, however, this has to be done in person. There is also always the danger that recipients can become violent when confronted by a server. The police can and will only assist if they are truly convinced that the server is in danger.

Strict trespassing laws also make things extremely difficult for serving professionals. It is against the law to to trespass on a private property, even for the purpose of serving legal documents. In the modern security minded environment with so many gated communities, high security buildings and advanced residential security it is often extremely difficult to come face to face with the intended recipient.

Only a a few states require some form of formal training before licensing serving functionaries. In most states, however, a clean credit record and a clear criminal record is required. Because this profession often requires a measure of detective skills and the ability to handle potentially explosive situations, many erstwhile policemen find it worthwhile. Most private investigating agencies also perform this task as part of their other services.

Delays in the justice system can often be ascribed to an inability to serve all the required documents pertaining to the case. This is where serving professionals play a vital role. The quicker they can make sure that all documents are served, the quicker the case can proceed to court.




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