process server

American  

noun

Law.

1. a person who serves legal documents, as subpoenas, writs, or warrants, especially those requiring appearance in court.

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process-server British  

noun

1. a sheriff's officer who serves legal documents such as writs for appearance in court

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Etymology

Origin of process server

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

He once got so aggressive trying to escape a subpoena that the process server described him dashing to a car and peeling away.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2023

At that point, the process server later recounted, Mr. Paxton ran from the garage, climbed into the truck, and the couple disappeared down the street, leaving him to deposit the subpoena on the ground.

From New York Times • May 31, 2023

The opening segment of “Night Court” with John Larroquette as a process server was wonderful entertainment and so well written.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2023

The “Ted Lasso” star hired a process server, who placed a manila envelope on the stage during her presentation, The Post reported.

From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2022

This venerable ancestor was, I have been told, a process server in one of the poorest parishes of the Rouergue.

From The Life of the fly; with which are interspersed some chapters of autobiography by Teixeira de Mattos, Alexander