An Affidavit is a written testimony given under oath. Affidavits are only valid when given freely, without any coercion. To provide a legal affidavit, an individual needs to be of sound mind (lucid) and typical of legal age (over 18).
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Process serving is a necessary role that helps the legal system running efficiently. As beneficial as this role is, it also involves some inherent safety risks. There are safety concerns with many jobs, but a process server can interact with a...
Many firms use process servers to deliver legal notices. When they are contracting with a private process server, there are some things that can make the whole process more efficient. No matter how busy a process server is, there are still ways to...
Sting operations are potentially valuable tools used in law enforcement and some government agencies. Sting operations are tools used by local, state, federal and international agencies often working together on resolving the commission of illegal...
Skip tracing involves locating someone. Most entrepreneurs, debt collectors, and investigators apply it regularly. Typically, private investigators handle numerous skip-tracing lawsuits each year. Read on to learn more about skip tracing, its...
Have you ever wondered what a process server does? You’ve probably seen movies or TV shows where someone approaches the main character and hands them an envelope and says, “You’ve been served!” Then the character is required...
Process servers, like most other professionals, are now relying more on technological means in order to locate the people that they are required to serve. In addition to all of the secure servers that allow for the safe sharing of information, there...
In the fifth and sixth amendments of the constitution of the United States of America, every citizen holds the right to be informed of being summoned. The messenger system intended to notify persons concerning legal issues privy to them is the...
Process servers sometimes find themselves in trouble while doing their job. Their most common predicament is trespassing. Many people that are being served often call the police to report that the server is trespassing their private property....
Investigating a person is so different to do now than it was 20 years ago. With the rise of social media and its extensive use by well, everyone, it is a tool that can be used to learn more about people. Users publicly put out information to share...
Social media is now more popular than ever. All it takes is a simple click and you’ll be able to find a person. With the explosion of social media platforms, social media investigations have now become quite popular–for good reason too....
Social media is a great way to tell your friends and family what you are up to. What many people don't realize is that social media is very useful to attorneys and law enforcement who are conducting investigations as well. When you share...
While few Americans understand the full role of a process server, they are an important part of America’s Constitutional guarantees. The early function of many local sheriffs was to notify citizens they were involved in a specific legal case....
Small claims court cases are different from other cases because they are limited amount to certain amounts in the claim, usually $5,000. Also, certain kinds of cases like medical malpractice suits are not allowed there. Small claims...
Social media is an information goldmine for individuals and businesses. Social media investigation is a valuable modern tool for skip tracing, vetting and reference checks, and civil law investigations.
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A crucial part of the legal system in the United States is what is known as ‘Due Process,’ which is a set of guidelines that assures each individual is afforded the same set of rights when involved in a legal dispute. Service of process...
Why Process Servers Are Important
I've Been Served With Legal Papers - Now What?
We currently live in a society that is consistently progressing in every way imaginable. It is quite amazing to see how far we have come in regards to the technology that we use on a daily basis.
Social media platforms have become widely popular...