Local Rule Civil L.R. 4: Service of Process
S.D. Ala. — Civil rule
Civil L.R. 4. Service of Process
(a) Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the following procedures for service of process shall be followed in this District:
(1) Service by Summons. If service is completed by summons, the party or person making service shall file proof thereof within seven (7) days of the date of service.
(2) Waiver of Service. If service is waived, Plaintiff shall file the waiver of service with the Court within seven (7) days after receipt of the waiver.
(3) Notice of Service Attempt. If within forty-five (45) days after the filing of the Complaint, Plaintiff has neither completed service by summons nor received a waiver of service, Plaintiff shall file a notice describing the action taken by Plaintiff to complete service and the results of those efforts.
(b) Service Made by the Court. When the Court orders service under Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(c)(3), the Court shall utilize the procedures set forth in Standing Order No. 17 to ensure that service is completed in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.