What Does It Mean When You’ve Been Served

What does it mean if you are served?

In “service” a third person (NOT you) is the one who actually delivers the paperwork to the other side. The person who does this is called the “server” or “process server.” Until the other side has been properly “served,” the judge cannot make any permanent orders or judgments.

Why do you have to say you’ve been served?

Some group members noted that they are required to explain who they are and what they are doing, so using the line is a part of the job. The majority of process servers who shared that they do say ‘you’ve been served’ explained that they only do so occasionally and in very specific situations.