Using a credible process server to serve process in Detroit is a must. Only process servers who meet Michigan’s process server requirements may serve legal process here in Wayne County. If you mistakenly use an unqualified server, any work they do for your case will be invalid. This will cause delays, extra costs, and maybe even grounds for dismissal of the entire case!
Spot fake process servers and avoid future problems by asking the following questions:
Does the process server meet Michigan’s requirements?
All private process servers in Wayne County must meet the minimum requirements set forth by the state of Michigan. It is important to note that meeting these requirements only allows the process server to serve in Michigan, but not in other states. Jurisdiction is very important when serving process, so be sure that you’re using a server that is legally allowed to serve process where you need it.
Private process servers in Michigan must:
- Be 18 years of age or older
- Be legally competent
- Not be a party to the case being served
- Not be a member of a corporate party to the case being served
If you’re researching a potential process server in Michigan and they cannot produce proof of meeting these requirements, move on to the next candidate. You should practice due diligence to verify any claims made by the server about their age or involvement in the case.
Are they knowledgeable about relevant laws?
Reputable process servers will know all about the laws that relate to serving process in the areas where they work. In Detroit, private process servers are responsible for knowing all of the laws that relate to service of process in Michigan, including:
- Service of process is not allowed on a voter on Election Day unless permitted by a judge
- Servers are not allowed to serve process on Sunday unless permitted by a judge
- Process must be served in-person unless service by substitution or publication is permitted by a judge
- Process servers must not lie about their identity
- Process servers must not give process recipients advice about their legal cases
- Process servers must not engage in illegal activities to serve process, such as breaking and entering, trespassing, or making threats
Working with an incompetent process server can give the defendant grounds to reschedule court dates, suppress evidence, or even get the case dismissed. If you’re interviewing a potential process server and they don’t seem to know the basic laws, move on to the next candidate.
Is their experience verifiable?
Ask any process server that you intend to hire for professional references from former employers and clients. Inability to produce any references from a server who claims to be experienced is a red flag. Satisfied prior customers should have no problem giving the server a recommendation, nor should a previous employer with which the server left on good terms. If the server you are considering works for Accurate Serve®, there’s no doubt that their experience, training, and professionalism are on point! All of our servers are rigorously vetted so that only the absolute best join our team.
Legitimate Process Servers in Detroit
Accurate Serve® has been helping attorneys get their jobs done faster for over 12 years now, and we’d love to show you how we can help your firm too! Check out our reviews to see why we’re considered one of Detroit’s premier process service agencies. If you are located outside of Michigan, visit theaccurateservefranchise.com to find your local office.
