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FL S0904

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/15/2017

Primary Sponsor

Commerce and Tourism

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the word "initial" from process server provisions, allowing special process servers and certified process servers to serve all nonenforceable civil process rather than only initial pleadings.

  • Requires civil witness subpoenas to be served only by persons authorized by rules of civil procedure, changing from permissive "may" to mandatory "shall" language.

  • Revises substituted service requirements to allow service on a spouse at any place in a county by authorized individuals, regardless of the dwelling's location, if the spouse requests service or is a party to the action.

  • Modifies return-of-service documentation requirements to list all pleadings served and allows authorized process servers to electronically sign return-of-service forms.

  • Exempts certified process servers' vehicles from window sunscreening restrictions under traffic law and clarifies that valid recorded notices of lis pendens remain in effect through judicial sale proceedings.

Legislative Description

Judicial Process

Last Action

Laid on Table, refer to HB 599

3/8/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules2/23/2018
Commerce And Tourism2/1/2018
Judiciary12/4/2017

Full Bill Text

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