NOTICE
Jefferson County
Special Bailiff Procedures
Effective June 1, 2024, affidavits requesting appointment of a Special Bailiff shall be filed electronically.
When service of process cannot be accomplished using the Sheriff’s department or other special circumstance require, parties may request the appointment of a special bailiff to serve process.
Steps to E-file Requests for Appointment of Special Bailiff
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Alias Summons to be utilized by the special bailiff should be requested through the eQueue and returned to filer.
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Parties should then electronically file the motion/affidavit stating that they have complied with JDR 313, JRP 1412, or have exhausted other means of service, and provide the court with the following motion, exhibits/attachments;
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Motion/Affidavit requesting Special Bailiff.
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Tendered Order with name of Special Bailiff listed. The order must specify the name of a Jefferson County Approved Special Bailiff.
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Exhibit showing alias summons has been issued and ready for service.
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Exhibit of the complaint or amended complaint/third party complaint/documents to be served.
The signed/entered order will be distributed back to the parties electronically, along with any filed attachments. Counsel can then make arrangements with their special bailiff to either pick-up the packet for service, or forward to their special bailiff electronically.
The list of approved Special Bailiffs can be found at jeffersoncircuitcourt.com/special_bailiffs.
General Order: https://www.jeffersoncircuitcourt.com/Special Bailiff General Order
