Dr . Tillman is listed as " Agent for Service of Process " with the California Secretary of State.
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The treaty supersedes the 1905 Civil Procedure Convention, which had previously dealt with the issue of international service of process.
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The Secretary of State also serves as registered agents for service of process for certain types of defendants in lawsuits.
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This involves managing fines, bail monies, seizures, confiscations, evictions, service of process, arrests for non-appearance in court and other enforcement procedures.
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For instance, a court officer may provide courtroom security in a jurisdiction where a sheriff handles service of process and seizures.
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The treaty allows for service of process of legal documents from one state to another without the use of diplomatic channels.
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Defendants had often avoided legal responsibilities by " scampering " from the state of occurrence and not being available for service of process.
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Service of process must be distinguished from service of subsequent documents ( such as pleadings and motion papers ) between the parties to litigation.
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Dr . David Tillman, MPTF President and CEO is listed as " Agent for Service of Process " with the California Secretary of State.
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Service of process in cases filed in the United States district courts is governed by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
