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Sheriffs urge caution as committee considers making alternate service more available
Summary
The Judicial Rules Committee reviewed proposed changes to service‑of‑process rules that would allow judges to appoint alternative non‑sheriff servers to speed service and save costs. Sheriffs warned of past improper service and liability risks and urged vetting or training requirements; lawmakers pushed for committee comments during the public comment period.
Alan (reporter for the civil/rules committee) presented a proposed amendment to Rule 4 on service of process that would make alternate service available by court appointment "freely and promptly" when substantial travel savings or other good cause exist. The change stops short of allowing anyone to serve process as of right, but would permit judges to appoint non‑sheriff individuals in particular cases to address staffing delays and cost.
Senator Nader Hashim and others said the proposal…
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