Service Civil Process (Benchmark 4) Flashcards
Who is generally responsible for the civil service process?
Sherrif department
What are the common methods of services?
NOthing on the test, but will be asked to help everyone once in a while.
Likely help with evictions, suppoenas
How do you serve an individual?
Does it change if the individual is a minor or disabled?
Serve to the guardian, same
How do your serve a business or governmental agency?
Serve the managing partner etc.
What are the limitations on service of civil process?
Can only mediate or refer to Sherrif department. Take the report, provide the case number, and give to the victim. Be mindful of potential liability.
Define how to serve a supoena?
Find the individual, and serve the subpeonas at their house or work.
What are the consequences of improper service?
Possible bench warrant for arrest or fines.
Goals of Civil law are?
Injunctive relief:
- Recovery of property or monetary damages
- Protection from abuse
- Regulating the dissolution of marriage
- Child custody
Goals of criminal law?
- Punish the offender
- Stop the offenses
- Rehabilitate
Injunction relief types.
Prohibitory injunction
Mandatory injunction
Preliminary injunction
Permanent injunction
Temporary restraining order
