Attorneys with offices in multiple states, or even regions in Florida, need a process server in Florida who possesses a thorough knowledge of the laws in the state capital. Regulations and the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure can be amended at any time, and compliance remains paramount to legal document delivery.
A Firefly Legal process server has a relationship with the 2nd Judicial Court in Tallahassee (which also covers Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Liberty, and Wakulla counties), is adaptable, works with discretion, and will work with diligence to ensure seamless delivery.
Here are some of the laws and regulations that impact a process server in Florida’s capital city.
Who can serve legal documents in Leon County?
All process servers in Tallahassee and Leon County must be at least 18 years old, full-time Florida residents, certified by the 2nd Judicial Court, and are subject to a background check, including a criminal background check.
A process server in Tallahassee is also required to complete a state-approved training course, pass a process server exam, and submit a $5,000 surety bond and approval letters from the six sheriffs whose districts are covered by the court.
Hours a process server can work in Tallahassee
A process server in Tallahassee is prohibited from delivery on Sundays, but there aren’t any time restrictions throughout the rest of the week. Nevertheless, it’s a good idea to instruct your process server to operate within the industry standard of 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
If a process server is delivering papers to a recipient’s place of employment, the employer must be informed, and the recipient must be served in a designated private area.
Additional process server laws and regulations in Tallahassee
Additional regulations that impact served papers and process servers in Tallahassee include:
- A complaint must be served within 120 days of filing
- A defendant has 20 days to respond to a complaint
- If a defendant does not respond to a served complaint, it may result in a default judgment for the plaintiff
- Tallahassee process servers must swear an oath to diligently, honestly, and faithfully exercise their duties