Summons Service Executed

Last Updated: April 24, 2015

Created: August 14, 2009

 

Background: 

Summons Service Executed is the only event to use filing a Certificate of Service for a Summons or Alias Summons

The Summons Service Executed pdf file should consist of:

• Copy of electronically Issued Summons

• Certificate of Service

The pdf file can be created by:

• Scanning the documents or

• Merging the two files into one pdf file (See Merging Issued Summons and Certificate of Service).

 

 

Step-by-Step Procedures:

1. Select [Adversary>Complaint/Summons]

2. Enter Adversary case number and click Next

   Note:  This event can not be filed on a bankruptcy case.

3. A warning will display

   WARNING: If you are filing an original complaint, please back up and select Open an AP case.

   • Click Next

4. Select Summons Service Executed from pick list

   • Click Next

5. The PDF Document selection screen will display.

   • Browse, Scan and Attach

   • Click Next

6. Make a selection from the Certificate of Service drop down menu.

   Note: If "Certificate of Service is Amended" is selected, add "Amended" to the PDF

   • Click Next

7. A reminder will display.

   REMINDER: On the next screen, please select only the name of a defendant(s)

   • Click Next

8. Select the defendant's name

   Note:  If there are multiple defendants, select the appropriate defendants who were served.

   • Click Next

9. A Related screen will appear with the Summons Issued entry displayed.  

   • If one entry displays: Do not un-check the box

   •  If multiple entries display:  Check the appropriate Summons / Alias Summons Issued for the defendant(s) who were served

   • Click Next

10. A blank page will display

    • Click Next

11. The Final Text screen will display. This is your final opportunity to modify the entry before submitting the filing.

    Summons Service Executed on (name) (RE: [3] Alias Summons Issued). (name)

    Amended Summons Service Executed on (name). (RE: [3] Alias Summons Issued). (name) 

    • Verify the accuracy of the docket text

    • Click Next

The Notice of Electronic Filing will display.  It is the verification that the filing has been sent electronically to the court.

Copies of this notice and the document filed are emailed to all participants who receive electronic notification in the case.  You have a period of 15 days for a one time free look at the document filed.