Is the person receiving a subpoena required to sign on delivery or can the subpoena be left on the door of his/her residence?
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Is the person receiving a subpoena required to sign on delivery or can the subpoena be left on the door of his/her residence?
Asked on April 25, 2012 under Criminal Law, Virginia
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
When someone is personally served with a subpoena, there isn't any signing upon delivery. The process server completes a proof of service and files the proof of service with the court. The process server signs the proof of service under penalty of perjury that the person was served. Merely leaving the subpoena on the door is not valid personal service when no one is home.
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