LR 4.2: Service of Summons by United States Marshal
Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Western District of Kentucky — Civil Rules
LR 4.2 Service of Summons by United States Marshal
(a) Generally. If service of a summons by the United States Marshal is permitted, a party must present the following to the U.S. Marshal at least thirty (30) days before the compliance date specified in the summons: (1) a properly completed summons; and (2) a properly completed U.S. Marshal Form 285.
(b) Service upon a Party in Custody. If the party to be served is in state or federal custody, properly completed process must be presented to the U.S. Marshal at least thirty (30) working days before the compliance date specified in the summons.