process server

noun

, Law.

1. a person who serves legal documents, as subpoenas, writs, or warrants, especially those requiring appearance in court.

process-server

noun

1. a sheriff's officer who serves legal documents such as writs for appearance in court

Word History and Origins

Origin of process server¹

First recorded in 1605–15

Example Sentences

He told the court Wednesday he didn’t immediately divulge certain conversations he overheard among employees in the process-server division in Elkhart County over the years.

From Washington Times

Walker loves that his mother, who worked as a chef for 11 years before her process-server job, can still whip up his favorite Mexican food dishes after games.

From Seattle Times

She instantly tore the document to pieces, and threw them into the face of the process-server.

From Project Gutenberg

How the volunteer process-server ever lived to get across the bridge of death no man might know.

From Project Gutenberg

The word "process-server" must not be understood in its colloquial English sense, for in France this business is sometimes a lucrative one.—Translator.

From Project Gutenberg