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

“I understand that the process server had only done her job; however, I deeply regret what happened,” Sudeikis added, according to the Daily Mail.

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

After Stone could be heard greeting the person at the door, the process server could be heard saying, “You know what I have.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 16, 2021

"You—you are——" Say, come to look him over close, I might have known he was no ten-a-week process server.

From Shorty McCabe on the Job by Ford, Sewell