Legal Document Service Rules

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In Sacramento County, legal documents can be served by licensed process servers, non-party adults (18 years or older), or the county sheriffs department. A non-party adult is someone not involved in the lawsuit. If your neighbor has filed a restraining order against you, she cannot serve the documents herself. An Airbnb guest, not directly involved in the dispute, may qualify as a non-party adult. Always consult a local attorney for specific legal advice.

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Sacramento county. Our neighbor is trying to serve us with something. It was not a sheriff and this person did not leave any contact information. Can they do that?
In Sacramento County, legal documents can be served by:
- Licensed process servers
- Non-party adults (18 years or older)
- County sheriff's department
Service must include a copy of the documents and proof of service form. If you're unsure, consult with a local attorney.
Does this count as a non-party adult: she has filed a restraining order on me for turning her in to g
The term "non-party adult" refers to an individual who is not involved in the lawsuit. If this person has filed a restraining order against you, she is involved in the legal matter and cannot serve the legal documents.
Does this count as a non-party adult: she has filed a restraining order on me for turning her in to our HOA for having an Airbnb, it's not allowed to be in our neighborhood. She sent over one of her Airbnb guests. Wouldn't that make them a party?
An Airbnb guest is not directly involved in your legal dispute with your neighbor, so they could count as a non-party adult. However, the specific rules may vary. Consult with a local attorney to be sure.