the person has been in and out of jail and i dont know their address but they are in the area. what steps should i take?
2007-01-19 08:21:07 · 9 answers · asked by tee 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
You can approach a solicitor for advice, also the local police .
If you are suing him for a sum of money ... it is usual to go to a solicitor and they will locate him
If you are suing him for theft or assault, then it is a police matter
# he will be in the police records somewhere ..
it is imperative, that you are suing, the correct person .
And the reason you have for suing .( i e. paper evidence etc)
So you need to give ,as much accurate details as you can .
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what prison he was at ,
maybe, where his relatives live in the area .
names of friends he may be staying with
and a full description of his person
Take care and good luck
>^,,^<
2007-01-19 09:01:43 · answer #1 · answered by sweet-cookie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In this internet age, nost states and counties have inmate locators, which are free. You can also try their last known address, and telephone directory. Privacy laws protect the general public from getting other people's info. I suggest you take these steps to try and find them-because where can you send the court papers if you don't know where they are? Once you get a suspected address for the person, file your papers-and if you prove that you have made every possible attempt to serve these papers. and the person does not show up in court, then you can get a judgement by default, and seek post judgement relief. Consult your local county court, special civil part for details.
2007-01-19 11:07:14 · answer #2 · answered by Mark P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a very easy way you can do it by "Publishing" in the newspaper with the largest circulation in your area. I'd get a lawyer to help you - or Legal Aid - because it HAS to be done properly.
Seriously - if this person has been in and out of jail - 1. how much time has run; and 2. how much in assets do you think he has?
In other words - is it worth it. You'll probably wind up with nothing.
2007-01-19 08:49:37 · answer #3 · answered by 34th B.G. - USAAF 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need an address so a summons can be delivered. Wait until he/she is in jail next and have the summons delivered there. From what you say though, it would be a waste of time to sue this person as they probably have no money anyway.
2007-01-19 08:28:10 · answer #4 · answered by msi_cord 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can go ahead and sue them, have them served with the summons/petition/whatever at their work or the next time they are arrested.
I would encourage filing suit as soon as possible so you don't run out the statute of limitations.
Chances are, the police know where to find this guy. You might also call his bondsman.
2007-01-19 08:25:44 · answer #5 · answered by Rachel M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They probably do not have any money. You should check with the court in which you plan to sue. They will be rules on how service of individuals address unknown.
2007-01-19 08:24:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you know what their name is,go to the court house and check out their arrest record.Once you are found guilty or not guilty all is public record.They should include last known address.So I would say if they have been in jail on and off,the courts would have public records that you can obtain.
2007-01-19 08:29:03 · answer #7 · answered by one10soldier 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
unfortunately, you need to track him down. if you're really serious, look into a private investigator? Figure out where he goes, where he runs errands, etc. Ask the people he encounters (after he leaves) who he is, etc. Once you get a name, neighborhood, etc, it should all fall into place. but be careful please!
2007-01-19 08:25:57 · answer #8 · answered by should be working 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer.
2007-01-19 08:24:15 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋