How do you serve a subpoena in Georgia?
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How do you serve a subpoena in Georgia?
O.C.G.A. § 24-13-24 provides for service of subpoenas as follows: A subpoena may be served by any sheriff, by his or her deputy, or by any other person not less than 18 years of age. Proof may be shown by return or certificate endorsed on a copy of the subpoena.
How is a subpoena properly served?
Once a subpoena is issued, it may be served on an individual in any of the following ways: Hand-delivered (also known as "personal delivery" method); E-mailed to the last known e-mail address of the individual (receipt acknowledgement requested); Certified mail to the last known address (return receipt requested); or.
Does a subpoena duces tecum have to be personally served?
It must be served within a “reasonable time” in order for the other person to be able to travel to the hearing (or trial). Anyone, even you, can serve your Subpoena, but this must be done IN PERSON (not by mail).
Do you have to be certified to serve papers?
Service by certified mail (for a party who is out of state) The person who mails the papers must be at least 18 and NOT a party to the case. The server must complete a Proof of Service indicating how the papers were served. Service by certified mail is complete on the 10th day after mailing of the papers.
