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MS HB866

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

3/5/2013

Primary Sponsor

John Lamar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2013 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows warrants in unlawful entry and detainer cases to be directed to a private process server in addition to the sheriff or constable.
  • Reduces the timeframe for warrant return from a range of five to ten days to a maximum of ten days.
  • Maintains the requirement that defendants be served with process at least five days before the return day of the writ.
  • Effective July 1, 2013.

Legislative Description

Unlawful entry and detainer; revise service of process and notice.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/5/2013

Committee Referrals

Judiciary, Division A2/15/2013
Judiciary A1/21/2013

Full Bill Text

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