Challenges in Process Serving: Navigating Difficult Serves
Process serving is not always straightforward. While some individuals willingly accept legal documents, others may be evasive or even hostile. Navigating these challenges requires expertise, patience, and a deep understanding of Ontario’s legal landscape.
Evasive Recipients
One of the most common challenges process servers face is dealing with individuals who actively avoid being served. This can be particularly tricky if the person changes addresses frequently or refuses to answer the door. In these cases, Ontario’s Rules of Civil Procedure allow for alternative service methods, such as leaving documents with a responsible person at the residence, but the process server must first demonstrate reasonable effort to serve the individual directly.
High-Profile or Sensitive Cases
Process servers are sometimes tasked with serving documents to high-profile individuals, such as celebrities or political figures. These cases require extra discretion and professionalism. Companies like GSA Process Service are often called upon for these more sensitive cases, as their process servers have years of experience in handling complex or high-stakes deliveries
Serving in Remote Areas
Serving legal documents in rural or remote areas of Ontario can present logistical challenges. For example, limited access to certain locations or lack of contact information can delay the process.
Whether dealing with evasive recipients, high-profile individuals, or challenging geographic locations, process servers in Ontario are skilled at overcoming a variety of obstacles. Their expertise ensures that legal documents are delivered, regardless of the difficulty.
