This video shows an example of drop service. The process server in this video is quick and professional. He has shown an excellent example of what to do if someone refuses service. Notice how the process server identifies himself without hesitation.
When a recipient asks what the service is regarding, a process server may offer a brief explanation of the papers. If a recipient is illiterate, the process server may be required to read the papers to the recipient. In the above video, the recipient first requests an explanation, and then realizes what is going on.
This video shows an individual being served at work. The process server is polite and gets straight to the point. It is common to serve someone at work and can be a better option than serving a person at home in some cases.
High profile people can and do get served. The news story pertaining to this video did not have the details of why service was performed in this extreme manner. In some instances, a public event may be the only opportunity to serve someone in order to satisfy the timeline of the respective case. There is likely a lot more to this story which was not known at the time it aired. Usually, public events are not a first-choice location by the serving party.
This video on process serving highlights the importance of being diligent. You can also hear a process server asking a recipient if they are in the military. Inquiring if someone is in the military is required by some states when serving papers.
Warning: This video contains explicit language. Sometimes the people you are serving will not be happy to see you. It is difficult to know the best course of action in these situations. The best practice is to remain calm and remember this is not the process server's battle to fight.
This video addresses what happens if you avoid a process server. This is also known as evading service. As you will see from this attorney's counsel, it is not a good idea to try and dodge a process server. Don't leave it to chance!
While the above video is talking about a certain state, the teachings of this video are applicable in many states. There are useful definitions of many types of service detailed. It may NOT accurately depict the law in your respective state. Please consult an attorney for information about your state before moving forward with service.
It really does pay to be courteous. In this video, a process server shares how a little politeness can go a long way. This story rings true for everyone one of us out there serving papers.
Have you ever wondered what happens if you cannot get someone served? This is a great video to watch, because this attorney explains what happens to someone who can't be served, or who is trying to evade service.
Spoiler alert, this attorney does not advise people to evade service. The short answer is that there is no guaranteed way to avoid being served. Please watch this video and hear what an experienced lawyer says.