Process servers are an essential part of the legal system, ensuring that people are properly notified of legal matters and keeping the court schedule flowing smoothly. Without process servers, courtrooms would be scheduling nightmares with a backlog of cases or maybe even passing judgment on people who don’t even know they’re supposed to be in court. What a mess! So surely the court gives process servers permission to bend and break the law a little, right?
No!!!
Process Servers Must Abide by All Laws, All the Time
No matter what, a process server is NEVER allowed to break any law, no matter how minor. If they do, they can be charged with criminal charges just like anyone else. This includes trespassing, breaking and entering, making threats, harassment, assault, property destruction, or anything else.
What Happens if a Process Server Breaks the Law While Working?
If a process server commits a crime while serving process, they can be arrested and charged with that crime just like any other person. Additionally, the process they were serving may be deemed invalid and need to be reserved.
To make matters worse, in some cases, the server may be banned from the serving process in the future. This can even be true if the crime was committed during the server’s personal time and not when they were actively working. That’s why process servers must always uphold the highest ethical standards, even at home.
Process Servers Always on the Good Side of the Law
When you choose Accurate Serve of Jacksonville for your service of process needs, you’ll never have to worry about your server going rogue. We only use reputable, experienced servers with proven track records of exemplary service. Give us a call at (904) 735-7810 or send us a work request online to find out how easy getting your case’s process served can be.
