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Service of Process: Important Things You Need to Know

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about process servers, so we think it’s time to clear the air. Process serving is a serious job that is essential for the healthy functioning of the legal system. This isn’t Hollywood, and you’ll never find our servers sneaking around in costume, waiting to ambush an unsuspecting person just trying to make it to work. Instead, we operate under the strictest legal and ethical guidelines to ensure every document we handle makes it where it needs to be and is legally valid. In this post, we’ll go over what you need to know about process serving here in the Centennial State. Continue reading

Guide on Keeping Client Confidentiality & Privacy in Process Serving

In the field of process serving, the significance of maintaining client confidentiality and privacy cannot be overstated. At Accurate Serve of Denver, Colorado, we understand the criticality of this aspect in our daily operations. We’re committed to safeguarding the privacy and confidentiality of our clients while providing process service, document retrieval, skip tracing, and diligent searches across the entire state of Colorado. In this post, we’ll talk about why and how we protect privacy and uphold confidentiality for not just our clients, but everyone we come into contact with in the course of the job. Continue reading

Guide to Process Serving

Process serving is an essential role in the legal system, playing a part in upholding due process and ensuring the smooth flow of legal proceedings. In Denver, Colorado, Accurate Serve is a leader in providing top-notch process service and other legal support services. This post will delve into the key aspects of process serving, offering valuable insights into this important job.

What is Process Serving?

In the realm of law, process serving is the act of delivering legal documents known as process—including summons, complaints, subpoenas, and writs—to individuals or entities involved in legal cases. This step is fundamental in the legal process, ensuring that all parties are properly informed of the legal actions being taken against them and have the opportunity to respond accordingly. Continue reading

Protocols on Serving Process During the Holidays

Every year around the holidays we get the same question at least a few times: Can process be served on Christmas or New Year’s Day? The answer is that it depends on where you are. While some states have strict regulations on days that process may not be served, Colorado is not one of them.

Colorado Does Not Limit When Process May Be Served

Contrary to popular belief, Colorado law does not prohibit the service of process on holidays. This detail is often overlooked, leading to a common misconception that legal documents cannot be served during these periods. While it’s true that some states have specific laws regarding process service on holidays and Sundays – with Minnesota being the only state in the U.S. explicitly prohibiting service on holidays – Colorado does not fall under this category. Continue reading

A Day in the Life of a Process Server

The role of a process server, though critical to the legal system, often remains shrouded in mystery. At Accurate Serve® of Denver, Colorado, our team of dedicated process servers plays a pivotal role in ensuring citizen’s rights and the smooth functioning of Colorado’s legal machinery. This post aims to demystify the daily life of a process server, shedding light on what they do and their vital contributions to the legal system.

The Start of the Day: Preparation and Planning

A typical day for a process server at Accurate Serve® begins with meticulous planning. This involves reviewing the day’s assignments, which include a variety of legal documents such as summonses, complaints, and subpoenas that need to be served to individuals involved in legal proceedings. Continue reading

A Step-by-Step Guide to Subpoenaing Out of State Witnesses

Navigating the legal landscape can be complex, especially when it comes to subpoenaing out-of-state witnesses for a court proceeding. Accurate Serve® in Denver, Colorado, is here to guide you through this intricate process. We offer a range of services, including process service, document retrieval, skip tracing, and diligent searches, to clients across the state of Colorado.

Understanding the UIDDA

The Uniform Interstate Depositions and Discovery Act (UIDDA) provides a framework for subpoenaing out-of-state witnesses. This act has been adopted by many states, including Colorado, and serves as a guideline for how to properly issue a subpoena across state lines. Before diving into the specifics, it’s essential to understand that the subpoena power of any particular state court typically ends at that state’s border. Therefore, special procedures must be followed to subpoena a witness residing in another state. Continue reading

Consequences Of Poor Documentation In Process Serving

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From the heart of the Rocky Mountains, Accurate Serve has been dedicated to offering unparalleled process service solutions to Denver and its surrounding regions. Today, we’re turning our focus to a topic that underscores the very essence of our profession: the consequences of poor documentation in process serving.

Legal Proceedings Can Be Nullified

The primary objective of process serving is to legally notify individuals or entities of their involvement in a lawsuit. Without accurate documentation, there’s no verifiable proof of this notification. This lack of evidence can lead to the dismissal or delay of legal proceedings, rendering all prior efforts futile. Continue reading

How a Process Server Can Help You

Are you dealing with legal matters that require timely and accurate delivery of important documents? Whether you’re involved in a court case, a legal dispute, or need to serve legal notices, enlisting the services of a professional process server can make a significant difference in ensuring the proper handling of your legal documents. At Accurate Serve, your trusted process service agency in Denver, Colorado, we specialize in providing a range of essential services that can streamline your legal proceedings and give you peace of mind. Continue reading

What Process Servers are NEVER Allowed to Do

As process servers, we play a pivotal role in the legal system, ensuring that parties involved in a case receive the necessary documents in a timely and lawful manner. At Accurate Serve of Denver, we pride ourselves on meeting and exceeding the standards set out for process servers in Colorado. But what is equally important to the services we offer, are the things that we are never allowed to do as process servers. Let’s explore some of these restrictions:

Process Servers May NOT Serve Process Without Meeting the Basic State Requirements

To serve process in Colorado, one must be at least 18 years old and must not be a party to the case being served. These are basic requirements set forth by the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure, and any service performed without meeting these criteria is invalid and illegal. Continue reading

Why You Should Use a Process Server vs the Local Sheriff

When it comes to serving legal documents, such as summonses, subpoenas, and complaints, many people are familiar with the option of using the local sheriff’s office. However, an increasingly popular and more efficient alternative is hiring a professional process server. In this post, we will explore the advantages of using a process server over the local sheriff and why Accurate Serve of Denver is your go-to agency for all your process serving needs.

Expertise and Specialization

Process servers are dedicated professionals who specialize in serving legal documents. They possess in-depth knowledge and understanding of the laws and regulations surrounding the process serving industry. Unlike the local sheriff’s office, where serving legal documents is just one of their many duties, a process server’s sole focus is to deliver your documents promptly and accurately. By choosing a professional process server like Accurate Serve of Denver, you can benefit from their expertise and ensure that your documents are served efficiently and in compliance with all legal requirements. Continue reading

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