Service of Legal Process

   One of the most important steps of any Administrative or Legal procedure is Notification to the parties involved of their involvement, rights and responsibilities. Due Process of Law/Federal Regulations require that every party involved in a legal procedure must be informed of their inclusion. While the requirement for this notification comes from the Federal government, each State has their own laws regarding the details of the procedure. Process Service is the legal term for providing a person named in a court case with the required legal documents and instructions. Process must be completed by an unattached 3rd party. An Affidavit or Proof of Service must be completed confirming the party being served has been supplied with the necessary documents, notifications or instructions. Situations that may require a legal process service include divorce filings, civil lawsuits, trespass/no contact orders, subpoenas, witness notifications and other various legal actions.

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Can You Serve Papers Yourself?

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   If you are initiating a legal action, such as filing for divorce, custody or beginning a lawsuit, the law prohibits you from serving papers yourself. Generally, you may not be involved in the process service for any case to which you are a party. Since you may not serve papers yourself, there are other options. South Carolina law provides four means of process service:

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• A Private Process Server

• Your county’s Sheriff’s Department

• The U.S. Postal Service (when applicable)

• Publications (when applicable)

 

   Most of these options generally require a fee. In most cases, hiring a Private Process Server, such as C & C Investigations, is the most efficient way to confirm service was completed. A trained professional, such as a C & C Investigations SLED licensed Private Investigator, understands the legal requirements involved in civil process, which is essential. Mistakes during process service may delay your legal case. A Private Process Server can document the transaction and complete a notarized affidavit as required by law. Hiring a Private Process Server, you avoid adding to the workload of your County Sheriff's Department confirming your process will be completed in a timely manner with maximum effort. Mailing the papers via the U.S. Postal Service may seems simple, however, specific circumstances must apply. Also, the paperwork must be sent Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested, Restricted Delivery with an authorized signature. You must then complete a notarized affidavit of your actions. Publication method is generally only used if personal process service cannot be completed in another manner.

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Benefits of using C & C Investigations for Process Service

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   C & C Investigations employs licensed and certified professionals trained by former law enforcement officers with years of experience and current knowledge in all aspects of the legal process. Benefits of using C & C include:

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• Low Cost/Competitive pricing

• An Honest and Dependable service

• Updates/Notifications as your service progresses and is completed

• Availability for time-sensitive matters such as Expedited and Emergency requests

• Service in both South Carolina and North Carolina

• Thorough documentation and evidence through audio and video surveillance when necessary

• Notarized Affidavits and Proof of Service returned to you or your legal team in a timely manner

• Resources to investigate, locate and complete the service when needed

• The utmost Confidentiality, Discretion and Professionalism

 

   Give us a call, Email us or use our Online Forms to get more information about using C & C Investigations for YOUR Civil Process.

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