All lawsuits are initiated by legal process, which is nothing more than legally prescribed ways of delivering documents to the person you want to sue. Service of international procedural documents involves the service of important court documents to a person outside the country involved in a legal case in accordance with the laws of the court where the case is filed, as well as in a manner consistent with the laws of the foreign country. , as usually expressed in an international treaty. Legal process may include, but is not limited to, serving subpoenas, complaints, subpoenas, petitions, or other official court materials. Proper delivery is the difference between being on trial and simply thinking so. This is why it is crucial to consult an international process service firm that is knowledgeable about the proper way to serve legal documents. All reputable international process services firms will have an attorney on staff that you can speak with, who will answer all of your questions free of charge.
A process server is required to serve documents in the exact manner established by the laws of the state, country, or other governing body. An international process server, proficient in the laws of the county in which ones case is being held, can prevent improper process service methods from holding up the case, or having it later dismissed, or, worse still, having it found unenforceable in a foreign runs.
What does an international process server do?
A process server accomplishes a variety of things:
- Reviews the rules and recommends fast and efficient ways to deliver documents
- Discuss ways to reduce process service costs
- It clearly explains which methods are allowed or not for each country
Notifications in each country may be subject to a different set of rules established by international treaties. Some countries may be subject to multiple treaties. Here is more information about the regulations:
Hague Convention Treaty Nations – Most industrialized nations are subject to this treaty.
Latin American Treaty – This treaty includes most Latin American countries.
Rotating charters – Refers to mandates established for all countries that are not party to an international process treaty. These cases must proceed through the appropriate diplomatic channels.
Knowledge of these treaties is vitally important to both the litigant and the law firm. Errors can jeopardize the legitimacy of the client’s case.
How do I find a process server in my country?
Ancillary Legal Corporation’s professional process servers know the best ways to deliver your documents to every country in the world. Auxiliares treats your specific case with personalized attention and dedication. At no charge, an attorney on staff will discuss all of your service options, including the benefits, potential problems, and costs of serving the legal papers in your case. Assistant values communication and always keeping one informed at every step of the process. It will properly serve documents for you or your attorney faster and cheaper than anyone else.
