There are essentially two kinds of books on
process serving, those that sell opportunity and those that sell education. The
references listed below fall into the education category. They are the cream of
the available crop and provide the basic tools one needs to become a successful
process server.
Gary A. Crowe, Administrator
ARIZONA
Arizona Process Servers Training Manual. Prepared and published by the
Arizona Process Servers Association (APSA). All the basics are here in one
volume. It covers the Arizona Rules of Civil Procedure and the Arizona Revised
Statutes pertaining to the service of process and provides informative case law
notations on specific rules. Included in the manual is an application packet of
detailed information (and forms) for the person who is considering obtaining
court approval as a private process server.
Contact Sheila Cahill at (928) 778-2951,
e-mail magnum@cableone.net
to purchase a copy. Price: $49. Website www.arizonaprocessservers.org
CALIFORNIA
The Registered Process Server's Guide to Service of Process in California, (updated Annually). By Tony Klein. Endorsed by the
California Association of Legal Support Professionals (CALSPro), this is an
instructive, informative guide for novices and beginners, and a valuable
resource for anyone who serves process in California. Visit www.PSInstitute.com for a detailed description of its contents. Copies
may be purchased through Tony Klein at (415) 495-4221.
The Registered Process Server's Guide to Service of Writs of Attachment and Writs of Execution, 3rd Edition Visit www.PSInstitute.com for a detailed description of its contents. Copies
may be purchased through Tony Klein at (415) 495-4221
Affidavits and Proofs of Service Requirements Guide Visit www.PSInstitute.com for a detailed description of its contents. Copies
may be purchased through Tony Klein at (415) 495-4221
Service of California Summons & Complaints. This 16-page syllabus,
prepared by Andy Estin as a handout in conjunction with his roundtable discussion at the 2003
NAPPS Seminar, is an excellent overview of the essential California Codes on
the various methods of service. Available from the NAPPS office (800) 477-8211, (503) 222-4180.
Price: $5.00.
NEW JERSEY
The Professional Process Server's Guide to Service of Process in New Jersey,
by John Perez, Esquire. This 100+ page bound book, written by a NAPPS member who is also a
New Jersey lawyer, is an essential reference for anyone who serves process in New Jersey.
The book is well organized and explains the New Jersey court system and relevant rules of
procedure in great detail. The guide is distributed exclusively by the New Jersey Professional
Process Servers Association at its seminars on "How to Serve New Jersey Civil Process".
Supplementing this guide are the books Service of Process Within the American Legal System
and The Professional Process Servers Guide to Nationwide Service of Process also written
by John Perez. Visit www.njppsa.org for seminar schedules and further details.
NEW YORK
The Professional Process Server�s Guide to Service of Process in New York,
by John Perez, Esquire. This 100+ page bound book is written by a NAPPS member who is also
an attorney. The book is an essential reference for anyone who serves process in New York.
The book is well organized and explains the New York court system and relevant code of civil
procedure in great detail. The guide is distributed exclusively by the New York State
Professional Process Servers Association at its seminars on "How to Serve New York Civil
Process". Supplementing this guide are the books Service of Process Within the American Legal
System and The Professional Process Servers Guide to Nationwide Service of Process also written
by John Perez. Visit www.nysppsa.org for seminar schedules and further details.
WASHINGTON
Process Servers Handbook, published by WSPSA (Washington State Process
Servers Association). This book, originally published in 1991, is the work of
WSPSA members Gary Turpen and Gary Ramey and Washington attorney David P.
Tracy. It is well-researched and the authors do an excellent job of using case
decisions to explain the meaning of statutory language . The 4th edition
(includes Laws of 1998) is well-indexed and is published in a convenient 7x9
format with spiral binding. Contact WSPSA Director Eric Vennes:
(425) 316-8110, e-mail exdirector@wspsa.com
to purchase a copy.
Price: $25.00 + shipping. Website www.wspsa.com
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