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FL S1424
Bill
AI Summary
- Restricts civil witness subpoenas to be served only by persons authorized under rules of civil procedure, and limits electronic service of process to individuals authorized under chapter 48
- Amends service documentation requirements to include date, time, and server initials on the first page only of served documents, and requires return-of-service forms to list all pleadings served
- Expands the definition of residential addresses requiring personal service on limited liability companies to include virtual offices, executive offices, and mini suites
- Authorizes certified process servers to serve nonenforceable civil process (removing "initial" limitation) when a civil action is filed in circuit or county court
- Creates section 49.13 to permit courts to authorize service by publication through electronic means (email, social media, or other electronic methods) only when a motion is filed, personal service cannot be effected, and an authorized process server certifies the attempt
- Takes effect July 1, 2017
Legislative Description
Service of Process
Last Action
Died in Judiciary
5/5/2017
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/14/2017
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