13th Judicial Circuit - Local Rule 31.1

31. Service of Process

31.1 Special Process Server

A. The court, upon request of any party, may appoint a special process server.

B. The circuit clerk may appoint a special process server as authorized by Section 506.140 RSMo., upon written request for appointment of a special process server by the party or by an attorney for the party requesting the special process.

C. The request for appointment shall state the name of the person to be appointed special process server.

D. Any application requesting that fees paid to a special process server be taxed as costs in the action shall be filed with the request for appointment.

E. The affidavit required by Supreme Court Rule 54.20 shall be filed with the return of service required by Supreme Court Rule 54.21.