FAQ’S PAGE

Some short answers to FAQ's we get. Please don't take the answer as legal advice.

·       Can a Process Server make service while the defendant is behind a closed door or refuses to take the papers? Answer: Most likely, YES.

·       Can a Process Server make service on an Indian reservation?  Answer: If the person to be served is not a protected tribal member, most likely, YES.

·       What should I do when the Process Server is unable to make service but the address is good?  Answer: Discuss service under Alternative Means of Service with your process server.

·       Do the papers have to touch the person to be served?  Answer: NO. Unwanted touching of another person may be considered assault under Arizona law.

·       Can Process Servers in Arizona serve Protective Orders? Answer: YES. Process servers may serve an Injunction Against Harassment, an Order of Protection, and an Injunction Against Workplace Harassment and all other types of legal papers. 

·       Do Process Servers charge fees for serving an OP or IAH?  Answer: If the Injunction Against Harassment is issued because of sexual violence [see ARS §23-371 and ARS §12-1809(D)] the answer is NO. Process servers may NOT charge a fee to serve an Order of Protection, ever. [ARS §13-3602(D)]

·       I have papers I need to serve to a defendant out of state.  What should I do? Answer: Many APSA members have contacts in other states to get your papers served.  Please contact your member process server.