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

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

Republican Sen. Angela Paxton opened it, telling the process server her husband was on the phone, according to the court document, which was first reported by The Texas Tribune.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2022

Nor did he want the process server to approach her at their children’s school with other parents in the vicinity.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2022

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

We saw the process server leave the ranks of the police and walk down to a wretched little cabin and return in a few moments.

From The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland by McDougall, Margaret Moran Dixon