Pasco Sheriff's Office Legal Process Overview

<p>Office of the Sheriff (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Strategic Initiatives Bureau secretary (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Administrative Services executive assistant (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Major Crimes Lieutenant (A), The Administrative Services executive assistant (B), The Special Operations Lieutenant (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The General Counsel (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To document the service of process and provide evidence of its proper execution. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All defects, scratches, and marks will be noted. (B), Any identification/serial/model/registration number will be noted. (D), The name of the person(s) or corporation(s) from whom the property was received. (F)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Post a copy of the writ on the front main entrance of the premises. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To calculate the cost of towing and storage. (A), To ensure the vehicle is transported safely and securely. (C), To keep track of potential damages during the seizure and impoundment. (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>24 hours (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Civil Process Supervisor (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure that the proper legal procedures have been followed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It determines the validity and enforceability of the process. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Leaving a copy with the person in charge of the mailbox (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Service on domestic limited liability companies (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Make the member reasonably available for service (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They may incur a fine of up to $1,000.00 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The witness is no longer employed by the agency (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Serving through a designated administrative employee (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>F.S. 48.184 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Verify that the person maintains a mailbox at that location (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Sheriff (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To obtain jurisdiction and compel appearances in court (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Subpoena (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To deliver legal documents and confirm service (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>No arrest, only payment of owed taxes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Warrant (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To certify compliance or noncompliance in service of process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Writ of replevin (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Accepting service for all personnel within their bureau. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Five (5) working days (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Whether the respondent is a current employee. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A copy of the subpoena must be stamped and attached to the original. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Private Process Subpoena Log (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The lieutenant/captain of the respondent. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The deputy should never leave the original process with the person served. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Obtain written consent from the respondent prior to delivering the subpoena. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Immediately upon the posting of the 24-hour notice. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The 24-hour period will continue until the same time on the next day that is not a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The landlord or their authorized representative. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure the property is vacant of persons and animals. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The same procedure is followed, but a 24-hour notice may be required for commercial evictions, depending on the writ. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Only after the writ is fully executed. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The name of the posting deputy, the time and date of the posting, and the reason for eviction. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To determine if there are any remaining occupants, including children or animals, who may be hiding on the premises. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Substitute service can be made at a private mailbox if the person to be served has their mail there.

Leaving a copy of legal documents with a person in charge if the primary recipient is unreachable.

A process server must confirm the individual maintains a mailbox at that private location.

Service on domestic LLCs follows procedures in Florida Statute 48.062.

Follows procedures outlined in Florida Statute 48.071 for nonresident businesses.

Service can be done personally or by designated locations in criminal or civil cases.

Employers must make employees available for subpoena service; noncompliance can incur fines.

Can be served to designated employees at a law enforcement agency's workplace under certain conditions.

Executive secretaries are responsible for accepting service for personnel in their bureaus.

Private process servers attempting to serve the Sheriff must be referred to the General Counsel.

Civil process from private servers must be job-related; personal processes are not accepted.

If a designated agent is unavailable, specific officers may accept service temporarily.

The day shift Lieutenant or designee accepts service for law enforcement personnel in their district.

The Major Crimes Lieutenant or designee accepts service for all personnel within their bureau.

The Special Operations Lieutenant or designee is responsible for accepting service within this bureau.

The Community Engagement Administrator accepts service for personnel in this bureau.

Evidence that service of legal documents was made according to law.

The court gains authority over a party served through proper service.

Details on how service was executed or reasons for non-service.

Legal action to take possession of real/personal property per court order.

Authorized personnel executing property seizure.

Record details of seized property including condition and ownership.

Special procedures to document and store vehicles during seizure.

Legal document allowing eviction, requiring notification by posting.

The 24-hour period starts when the notice is posted.

If a notice ends on a weekend or holiday, it extends to the next business day.

Deputy contacts landlord/agent before property turnover.

Deputy searches premises for hiding persons or animals.

Execution of writ documented in the CAD system by deputy.

Only the authorized person can remove property after writ execution.

Similar to residential, but no 24-hour notice unless specified in writ.

Deputy posts writ on premises, includes deputy name & posting time.

Officer responsible for services in the Strategic Initiatives Bureau.

Process of accepting subpoenas for criminal witnesses by designated personnel.

Confirm the identification of a process server before accepting subpoenas.

Subpoena must be served at least five working days before appearance.

Ensure the subpoena relates to official duties of the employee.

A log recording details of received subpoenas for tracking and accountability.

Subpoena must be personally delivered within a specified timeframe.

Rules stating that deputies should not leave original documents with served individuals.

The means by which a court compels defendants to appear and obtain jurisdiction.

Individuals over 18 who deliver legal documents and return proof of service.

A court document requiring a person to take action in a legal matter.

A document signed by a magistrate demanding the arrest of an individual.

An order issued by a state agency for money owed, enforceable like a writ.

Certificate of service documenting compliance or noncompliance in delivering process.

An order requiring or prohibiting the performance of an action.

The delivery of any legal document or item of legal process.