can a subpoena be served by certified mail or does it have to be signed by the person being served?
2007-02-24 06:54:48 · 3 answers · asked by regis 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Of course, it depends on the state in which you live. However, usually to compel personal appearance the subpoena should be served on you in person. A court can order a subpoena to be served by "alternate" service and that would be any manner in which the court could be confident that the person receiving the subpoena actually got notice of the hearing at which they are to appear. If a subpoena is served by certified mail it is usually sent with restricted delivery requiring the person who the subpoena is being sent to being required to actually sign for it at the time of delivery.
2007-02-24 07:01:10 · answer #1 · answered by docholiday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check with your state attorney and in some cases, your county clerk for county matters. In many states, subpoenas can be served via certified mail. In some states and counties, such as for divorce matters in your county, your county may only allow certified mail after an in-person delivery attempt has failed.
In most states, a summons must be served in person by someone who is licensed to do so, such as a licensed courier or law enforcement officer.
2007-02-24 07:04:40 · answer #2 · answered by JD_in_FL 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i believe a subpoena or summons can be served by certified-restricted mail.
2007-02-24 07:01:37 · answer #3 · answered by dƒ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋