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The Role of GPS Tracking in Ensuring Accuracy in Process Serving

In the ever-evolving legal landscape, technology plays a crucial role in streamlining processes and ensuring accuracy in service delivery. For process servers, GPS tracking has become a valuable tool for improving accountability and safety. However, while GPS trackers can be used to enhance the accuracy of service delivery and protect process servers themselves, Florida law prohibits the use of GPS tracking to monitor others without their consent. At Accurate Serve® of Tallahassee, we prioritize professionalism and compliance with Florida law,

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What Happens After Being Served? Next Steps in the Legal Process

Being served with legal documents can feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time facing legal proceedings. For residents and businesses in Tallahassee, understanding what happens after being served is essential to achieve the best possible outcome in the matter. Whether you’ve been served a summons, complaint, subpoena, or other legal notice, knowing your responsibilities and rights can help you respond appropriately and avoid potential problems in the future. Step 1: Understand What You’ve Been Served The first thing to

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Top Myths About Process Serving in Florida

There are many misconceptions that surround the work of process servers, leading to confusion about what they are and are not allowed to do. At Accurate Serve® of Tallahassee, serving the capital city and surrounding areas, we aim to clarify some of the top myths about process serving in Florida. Debunking these myths can help our clients, defendants, and all legal professionals navigate Florida’s legal system more effectively. Myth #1: Process Servers Can Serve Documents Anywhere, Anytime Fact: While process

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Rules for Serving Process on Government Entities in Florida

When filing a legal action involving a government entity in Florida, it’s important to understand the specific rules and procedures for serving process on the said entity. The serving process is a crucial step in initiating a lawsuit, as it ensures that the party being sued is properly notified. If the entity you’re suing is a public agency, a city, or another government body, Florida law has clear guidelines for how this process must be handled. What Is Service of

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The Evolution of Technology in Process Serving

The process serving industry has undergone significant changes over recent years, driven in large part by advancements in technology. In Florida’s capital and beyond, the evolution of technology is transforming how process servers operate, making the delivery of legal documents more efficient, accurate, and reliable. In this post, we’ll explore the key technological advancements that have shaped the process serving industry and what they mean for the future. The Role of Technology in Process Serving Process serving, which is the

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What is House Bill 837?

House Bill 837 (HB 837), signed into law by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, introduces significant changes aimed at reducing frivolous lawsuits and curbing predatory practices by trial attorneys. Here’s a breakdown of the key aspects of the bill and what it means for Floridians. Reducing Frivolous Lawsuits One of the primary goals of HB 837 is to decrease the number of frivolous lawsuits. This is achieved by modifying the bad faith framework. In simpler terms, the bill clarifies that negligence

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Process Serving in the Digital Age

In today’s rapidly evolving world, technology impacts nearly every aspect of our lives, and the field of process serving is no exception. The digital age has brought about significant advancements in how legal documents are served, making the process more efficient and reliable. At Accurate Serve® of Tallahassee, we are committed to leveraging these technological advancements as they become legal in Florida to provide exceptional service to our clients. The Evolution of Process Serving Traditional process serving involves a lot

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What is a Registered Agent?

If you need to serve process on a business in Florida, you may have heard the term “registered agent”. For certain business types, the service of process must be first attempted with their designated registered agent. In this post, we’ll explain what a registered agent is, which businesses must be served via their registered agent, and where to go to get help serving a registered agent in Tallahassee. Definition of a Registered Agent According to Chapter 607 of the Florida

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Why Would I Be Getting Served Civil Papers?

If a process server is attempting to reach you about serving you civil papers, your curiosity is probably peaked. While sometimes people know why they’re being served ahead of time, many people are caught off guard by the process server. Process servers are tasked with delivering all types of legal papers for both civil and criminal courts, along with some other specialized court offices at times. In this post, we’ll go over the most common reasons people are served civil

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Florida’s Service of Process Rules

Florida is one of few states that highly regulates their process service industry. Florida has strict laws governing the service of process in the state, all of which are covered in Chapter 48 of the Florida Sunshine Statutes. In this post, we’ll highlight the most important parts of these laws, giving you the bare-bones rundown of Florida’s service of process rules. Who Can Serve Florida dictates that process must be served by a local sheriff or by an individual that

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