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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

Avoid These Dangers of Process Serving

Process serving can be a dangerous profession, so servers should be diligent about safety practices while out in the field. If you’re a process server in the Sarasota or Bradenton area, stay safe while working by avoiding the dangers that are common to the profession. Unfamiliar Areas One of the biggest dangers in process serving is having to visit unfamiliar areas, especially if the area is known for high crime. Scope out the location ahead of time using online maps

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

What Can a Process Server Do For Me?

Now that you’ve decided to file a lawsuit here in Florida, you may want to save a few bucks by skipping hiring a process server and doing it yourself. Well, think again! Not only is hiring an experienced, certified process server the best thing for your case, it’s also the law. Only a certified process server approved to work in the 12th Judicial Circuit can serve process in Sarasota, Manatee, and DeSoto counties. Not using a certified process server to

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

6 Tips on Serving Process Safely

Process servers get assignments that take them all over their local areas. Servers often end up in unfamiliar areas surrounded by nothing but strangers. Add in the frustration that many process recipients express when being served, and it’s easy to see why service of process is considered a risky job. Here are our top six tips for staying safe while working as a process server: Research the target When serving process, you need to know more than just a name

Beau Charlet September 15, 2021

August Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Founder’s Message Back to School Special As a dad of 3, I know the most important role I play is that of father. Trust me, being your process server is a pretty close second. It’s August, a month I truly adore, a month to celebrate the birthday of my wife and also the month our first born arrived in this world. August also is generally the month that all children go back to school (granted I know some states

Beau Charlet September 13, 2021

What Can’t Process Servers Do?

Process servers in Florida must be careful to follow all laws and regulations related to the service of process. Making mistakes can be detrimental to the plaintiff’s case, resulting in anything from having to reschedule the court date and re-serve all parties, to have the case completely thrown out. Process servers have to know what actions are forbidden while serving process to avoid damaging their client’s case and reputation. Florida’s 12th Judicial Circuit governs private process servers in Sarasota, Manatee,

Beau Charlet August 15, 2021

How to Tell if a Process Server is Legitimate

Using a credible process server in Florida isn’t just recommended…it’s the law. Only servers certified and approved by the appropriate judicial circuit may serve legal process in the state. If you use an illegitimate process server, any service provided will be invalid and your case might even get thrown out. Make sure you hire a reputable process server that has all the following qualities: Certification or Appointment All private process servers in Florida must be certified and approved by the

Beau Charlet July 15, 2021

July Newsletter 2021

Message from the Founder Founder’s Message Are We There Yet? Well, half way there. That is, half way through 2021. Wow, where did the year go? Is it because everyone is keeping themselves busy now w/ the ease of covid restrictions? The old adage states, time flies when you are having fun, right? You know what I find fun? Work. Honestly, when I work, I just go into calm mode, like meditation state. When I don’t work, my anxiety builds about

Beau Charlet July 12, 2021