When an individual decides to file a legal application against someone such as filing a legal complaint after getting hurt in an accident, they’re required to let the other party know about the lawsuit. Each state has its own regulations to monitor the procedure. Some common rules include:
1. The individual delivering paper shouldn’t be involved in the case.
2. The individual delivering the paper to the preparator should be above 18.
3. The individual delivering paper is required to submit to the magistrate governing the case, proof that the paper has been delivered.
This is a Professional Civil Process in which the Texas Process Server is required to be authorized by the JBCC (Judicial branch certification commission). JBCC has codes that every process server requires to obey. If the process server fails to follow the code of ethics, there would be some disciplinary actions by the directive.
If the preparatory doesn’t know about they’re being served, it would be hard for Registered Agent Services to track them down and notify them. However, the process server needs to stick to the code of ethics by the commission. This is why you should hire a professional and experienced process server who possesses knowledge of the rules and regulations of JBCC.
What is the process code of ethics?
The procedure of serving legal lawsuits is crucial in the state of Texas which is why the Judicial branch certification commission and the code of ethics should be carefully understood by everyone involved in the serving paper procedure. This code of ethics mentions the essentiality of competence and treating individuals being served with papers with deference. Following a code of ethics can be complicated for the process server when the person is trying to avert service.
Another important factor highlighted in the code of ethics is morality. The code demands for a process server to be moral regardless of the situation while serving the paper which also includes documentation to return to the judicial branch certification commission that papers were successfully submitted.
The code of ethics mentioned that the Texas Process Server shouldn’t:
1. Engage in any practice that involves deceitfulness, dishonesty and fraud.
2. Commit an illegal act while fulfilling their duties
3. Misleadingly signifies that they hold a title or degree that they don’t.
Apart from these, there are plenty of other rules and regulations that Registered Agent Services should follow while serving paper