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Proofs
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6.1 |
Proofs are completed in a timely manner and double checked for accuracy. |
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6.2 |
When client instructions do not correspond with statutory law, case law, or rules of the court then the phrase “service made in accordance with client instructions”, or wording similar thereto, is used in the proof of service. |
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6.3 |
Signatures are applied to proofs in compliance with federal, state, and local law. |
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6.4 |
Only the signatory shall apply his or her signature to a proof. |
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6.5 |
Any application of a signature to a proof, by a party not the signatory, regardless of the method of application, is considered a forgery. |
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6.6 |
Notarization occurs only when the proof, or other document, is signed in the presence of the notary. |
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6.7 |
Proofs are reviewed by the server before the application of his or her signature. |
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6.8 |
Proofs are formatted in a style acceptable to the court in which it will be filed. |
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6.9 |
Proofs contain an accurate list of the documents served or of which service was attempted. |
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6.10 |
Proofs of service contain the date, time, and location where the service took place. |
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6.11 |
Proofs of service contain language which accurately and clearly describes the manner in which the service was made. |
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6.12 |
Whenever reasonably possible, proofs of service will contain a description of the person with whom the documents were left. This includes, but is not limited to, approximate age, height, weight, hair color, eye color, and identifying marks. |
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6.13 |
Process servers are ready to testify in court to support any challenge to their proof of service. |
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6.14 |
Signatures are applied only after the proof, or other document, is completed with all pertinent information. |