In addition to sheriffs, which group is included as eligible to serve process in certain cities?

In addition to sheriffs, which group is included as eligible to serve process in certain cities?

• A. High constables in the cities of Norfolk and Virginia Beach
• B. Court reporters
• C. Bail bond agents
• D. City clerks

Answer: (A)

Serving civil process involves delivering court documents such as summons and writs to parties and noting proper service. While sheriffs are the usual officers assigned to this task, some cities grant authority to additional officials to perform service. In Norfolk and Virginia Beach, high constables are authorized to serve process alongside sheriffs, making them eligible to handle these duties in those cities. Court reporters are there to record proceedings, not serve documents; bail bond agents handle bonding for defendants, not process service; city clerks perform administrative duties and do not typically serve process.

Serving civil process involves delivering court documents such as summons and writs to parties and noting proper service. While sheriffs are the usual officers assigned to this task, some cities grant authority to additional officials to perform service. In Norfolk and Virginia Beach, high constables are authorized to serve process alongside sheriffs, making them eligible to handle these duties in those cities.

Court reporters are there to record proceedings, not serve documents; bail bond agents handle bonding for defendants, not process service; city clerks perform administrative duties and do not typically serve process.