Summons, subpoenas, and other process in civil actions run throughout the state. All process except subpoenas shall be directed to all and singular the sheriffs of the state.
Fla. Stat. § 48.011
Process; how directed
Known as the Florida Certified Process Server Act
The act spans §§ 48–48 (38 sections).
Applied in 1 court decision — leading case 142 F. Supp. 2d 1330 - Benedict v. General Motors Corp. (2001)
Most recently applied in 142 F. Supp. 2d 1330 - Benedict v. General Motors Corp. (May 2001)
History.--s. 1, ch. 4397, 1895; GS 1397; RGS 2594; CGL 4234; s. 2, ch. 29737, 1955; s. 4, ch. 67-254
Official source: Online Sunshine (Florida Legislature). Reproduced from public-domain Florida statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.