Tactics and dangers of being a Process Server?

Question

I was thinking of becoming a process server and was just wondering what legal tactics they can use to track down people and deliver papers, also is it a dangerous job? Don't they represent the court clerks office?

Answer 1

It can be dangerous. I did some process server work for my father who is an attorney and I would get people that were mean but I never felt like I was in danger. If you think it might be dangerous, ask a friend to go with you or something. The only tactic I had was that I would just act nice and say that I have some papers to deliver and most people were oblivious and I usally got out of there before they realized they were being sued. It kind of sucks (It's definitely not like delivering flowers... lol) but you get paid a nice commission each attempt.

Process servers are usually independent contractors and they don't represent anybody. They are just the messenger. In fact, if you are a party to the suit, you can't serve the papers.

Answer 2

Being A Process Server

Answer 3

A process server can be a dangerous job. I'm a Constable, and I am allowed to make arrests, carry a firearm, as well as serve papers. I've had a few close calls, and a few funny things happen. I am retired from law enforcement, and therefore have had some training, in how to deal with people. In my case, I am in business for myself, and although I help, and am helped, occasionally by other Constables, I usually am on my own.

Answer 4

You may provide a service for the county clerk, but you are not employed by them. You are a private service. You will not have access to police or DMV computers. Tactics include a lot of surveillance and waiting, along with knocking on neighbors and coworkers doors for information. Most people you have papers for know you are coming, and don't want to be served.