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The Most Commonly Asked Questions About Process Servers

There’s a lot of confusion out there about who process servers really are, what they do, and what authority do they actually possess. In this post, we will highlight the five top questions that we receive about process servers. What is a process server? A process server is an individual who is approved by a local governing court or body to deliver court case paperwork to the involved parties. Process servers can be from private agencies or from the local

Beau Charlet February 15, 2022

January Newsletter 2022

Message from the Founder This is Us People do business with people they Know, Like and Trust. This is a popular phrase in business groups, networking circles and amongst entrepreneurs. This is also a common phrase I use in the AS chat forum and on our monthly conference calls. Now, I would like to use it for this article in our Newsletter, so let’s take a look. Get to Know Us (if you don’t already) Accurate Serve® was founded in 2009 in Lakeland, FL by Beau Charlet

Beau Charlet January 17, 2022

What Happens if Papers Cannot Be Served?

In order for a court case to proceed in Florida, all persons involved in the case must be properly notified as required by both federal and state laws. These involved persons may be: Defendants Witnesses Subject matter experts asked to testify Depending on the nature of the case, other parties may also be designated as process recipients.

Beau Charlet January 15, 2022

December Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Happy Holidays and Happy New Year 2021 is coming to a close but before it does we all benefit from the winter holidays and extra time off to spend with loved ones. If you stay local, enjoy your time in your home with family, friends and loved ones. If you are traveling this month, please be safe and return back rejuvenated and refreshed. Everyone has their traditions and favorite things to do during the holidays. I

Beau Charlet December 23, 2021

What Does a Process Server Do?

Process servers play an essential role in the American legal system. Here in Florida, process servers have an even more vital role, as process served in Florida may only be served by either law enforcement or a certified private process. With law enforcement already overworked, it often makes more sense to hire a private process server. Process servers deliver court documents Process servers deliver court case-related paperwork to its intended recipient, which is usually a defendant, witness, or other party

Beau Charlet December 15, 2021

November Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder This is how we do it!! Last month, our team was able to get together for our annual franchise retreat. Our 2020 retreat was cancelled due to Covid-19. Our 2020 retreat was scheduled to be at the UF v. FSU football game but that game actually never was scheduled, due to Corona. So, 2021 same plan, just a different matchup. The team traveled to Tallahassee, FL, minus the team members that work in that city, on a Friday afternoon/evening.

Beau Charlet November 29, 2021

Big Consequences in Avoiding a Process Server

So, you’re being sued, and a process server is attempting to locate you. Think that avoiding them will keep the lawsuit from happening? Think again. Avoiding a process server is one of the easiest ways to almost guarantee you won’t win the case, no matter what evidence you have. Judges do not appreciate their court schedules being mixed up by delays caused by case parties avoiding service. Just a few of the consequences you may face if you choose to

Beau Charlet November 15, 2021

October Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Nothing Personal So, some papers we serve, need to be served personally. While others can be substituted, when and why? Your papers were posted – are you asking yourself, “Is this good service?” Let’s dive into this a tad further, shall we? Personal Service: Serving documents that originated in FL, see below Statutes that govern when personal service is required. 48.051 Service on state prisoners.—Process against a state prisoner shall be served on the prisoner. 63.088(3) LOCATION

Beau Charlet October 25, 2021

The Rules Process Servers Must Follow

Following the rules is extremely important for process servers in Florida. Making a mistake while serving process can derail your firm’s entire case. Consequences can range from a simple date rescheduled all the way to a case dismissal. Not following the rules damages the reputation of both the process server and the attorney. Total case expenses will skyrocket as documents will need to be reserved and dates will be pushed back. The entire flow of a court case is dependent

Beau Charlet October 15, 2021

September Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Legislature Changes & Technological Advancements in Florida In June 2019, Florida House Bill 91 was signed, sealed and delivered. One of the major changes in this Bill was the fact that process servers could now electronically sign their Returns of Service. This was a HUGE development. Prior to the signing of this Bill, only the Sheriff was allowed to electronically sign Returns, not private process servers (PPS). Once this Bill was signed into effect, our software programmer went

Beau Charlet September 30, 2021