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The Volusia Sheriff distinguishes sheriff-appointed Special Process Servers, whose authority is limited to non-enforceable process in Volusia County, from court certification. Its Civil Unit also points to appointment by motion and court order under Rule 1.070(b). Verify the proposed server’s actual appointment and scope; do not treat a private training certificate or another county’s appointment as Volusia authority.
Confirm the issued summons, accompanying pleadings, applicable court orders and return requirements with counsel. For possession actions, do not assume posting is available or sufficient for a damages claim.
For covered civil cases, review Seventh Circuit AO CV-2024-023-SC and the Uniform Case Management Order entered in the case. The uniform order addresses service, prompt filing of proof and extension requests. Confirm the actual case order, exemptions and current deadlines with counsel; this page does not calculate a service deadline. The Seventh Circuit uniform order also directs service of the case-management order on the other parties and a filed notice of that service. Check the order entered in the case for the applicable deadline and any exemption; include required order delivery in the packet plan.