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

After all, she played the role of the getaway driver when he fled the process server last year, so clearly she's got a history of being a willing patsy for her husband's shady behavior.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2023

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

Republican Sen. Angela Paxton opened it, telling the process server her husband was on the phone, according to the court document, which was first reported by The Texas Tribune.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 27, 2022

“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

We saw the process server leave the ranks of the police and walk down to a wretched little cabin and return in a few moments.

From The Letters of "Norah" on Her Tour Through Ireland by McDougall, Margaret Moran Dixon