Court Rules

Scott County Courts, Indiana Service and Proof of Service Rules

3 rules from official source documents

E-service, mail, personal service, proof of service, certificate, and timing requirements.

Service
Mail to clerk

For certified mail, return receipt requested, after the initial filing of a lawsuit or claim, sufficient postage must be provided to the Clerk of Courts.

If service by certified mail, return receipt requested is the requested form of service after the initial filing of a lawsuit or claim, sufficient postage must be provided to the Clerk of Courts.

A person filing a pleading that requires service must clearly designate the manner of service.

It shall be the duty of every person filing a pleading that requires service to clearly designate the manner of service (e.g., certified mail or sheriff).

Service
Mail

For service by certified mail, the filer must tender a completed return card and receipt to the Clerk of Courts, with the cause number typed or printed on the card.

If service is to be by certified mail, the person shall tender to the Clerk of Courts a completed certified mail return card and receipt with the cause number typed or printed on the mail return card.

Common questions about Scott County Courts, Indiana service and proof of service rules

What rule applies to service by mail for the clerk in Scott County Courts, Indiana?

Details: method: service by mail, recipient: the clerk. For certified mail, return receipt requested, after the initial filing of a lawsuit or claim, sufficient postage must be provided to the Clerk of Courts.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 13, section SERVICE OF PROCESS

What service or proof of service rules apply in Scott County Courts, Indiana?

A person filing a pleading that requires service must clearly designate the manner of service.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 13, section SERVICE OF PROCESS

What rule applies to service by mail in Scott County Courts, Indiana?

Details: method: service by mail. For service by certified mail, the filer must tender a completed return card and receipt to the Clerk of Courts, with the cause number typed or printed on the card.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 13, section SERVICE OF PROCESS