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Advisory board continues review of process‑server code of ethics; debates accuracy vs. dishonesty and a ban on law‑enforcement‑like gear
Summary
The board reviewed proposed ethics edits distinguishing inaccurate returns from intentional dishonesty and debated a rule to bar process servers from wearing attire or displaying paraphernalia that could be mistaken for law enforcement; judges and compliance staff urged clearer enforcement mechanisms and a follow‑up meeting was scheduled.
The Process Server Certification Advisory Board spent a substantial portion of the meeting reviewing proposed edits to the process server code of ethics and the related sanctions matrix, but left several items for further work.
Staff member (S1) said the revisions were drafted from recurring compliance issues and explained a recommendation to split "accurate returns" and "honesty" into separate rules so the commission can distinguish honest mistakes from intentional falsehoods. Compliance manager Melinda Salcedo (S5)…
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