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

A process server working for Trump’s lawyers said he approached Daniels with papers demanding information related to a documentary recently released about her life and involvement with Trump, but was forced to “leave them at her feet,” according to a court filing made public Wednesday.

From Seattle Times

“I stated she was served as I identified her and explained to her what the documents were,” process server Dominic DellaPorte wrote.

From Seattle Times

The other process server ran and sought help, court records said.

From Seattle Times

When American Oversight attempted to serve Roggensack with a subpoena at her home, an elderly man who answered the door said he did not know anyone by that name and closed the door, Sparks said in court while quoting a statement from the process server.

From Seattle Times

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