
Accurate Serve Denver
April Newsletter 2022
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Legal Steps that Occur After You File a Civil Complaint
When you file a civil complaint against an individual or business, there are several wheels that begin turning behind the scenes. The exact processes will depend on the specifics of your case, but in general, all cases go through a predetermined series of steps, depending on the monetary amount involved:
Amount of Claim | Where to File |
Up to $7,500 | County Small Claims |
$7,500 to $25,000 | County Civil |
$25,000 or more | District Civil |
February Newsletter 2022
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The Types of Documents Process Servers Serve
Process servers play the vital role of ensuring that all parties in a legal case are properly and promptly notified of when and where their upcoming court case will be heard. This gives defendants plenty of time to prepare for the case or find legal representation. Witnesses may want to role-play answering questions so they are not so nervous on the stand.
Process servers provide this notification to case parties by serving them process, or the documents related to the court case. There are many different documents that a process server may deliver, including summons, complaints, subpoenas, and writs.
Summons
A summons does just that—it summons a defendant to court to respond to accusations. The summons will contain the date, time, and place where the case will be heard. Abiding by a summons is not optional. Continue reading
January Newsletter 2022
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What Does Service of Process Mean?
Have you heard of the phrase, “service of process”, but are unsure of what it means? Well, you are not alone! Many people don’t understand this legal term the first time that they hear it. In this post, we’ll clarify what service of process actually is to clear up the confusion.
What is process?
According to Cornell Law School, process is “a writ, warrant, mandate, or other process issuing from a court of justice. The term includes subpoenas, citations, and complaints.” Continue reading
December Newsletter 2021
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Important Questions to Ask a Process Server Before Hiring Them
Your client’s complaint is filed and summons issued by Colorado’s 2nd Judicial District, which includes Denver County… now it’s time to find a process server!
Be sure to only use an experienced process server, like those here at Accurate Serve® in Denver, to ensure the legitimacy of your case. Our servers know all of the laws, follow the rules, and provide valid and timely proof of service.
No matter which process server you are considering hiring, you should always ask: Continue reading
November Newsletter 2021
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The Benefits of Becoming a Process Server
If you’re looking for a career that’s flexible where you have a clear purpose, then process serving might be right for you! Not only can process servers essentially set their own schedules, but they also fulfill a vital need of the U.S. legal system. As a process server, you’ll help resolve legal issues and bring justice to victims by ensuring that everyone in a case is notified as required by law.
Process servers can perform other duties as well, such as document retrievals, skip traces, and diligent searches. Each of these has its own set of requirements that can expand a process server’s skill set and boost their income. Continue reading