Colorado Attorney Services has their focus on providing each client with superior quality services. We value each client relationship by making sure that we meet their needs and expectations. Serving subpoenas and process serving is most of the work we do. The owner, James D. Roland, has ensured that his team of professionals are trained and continually updated about the laws casing what makes a serve legally valid. The team that James Roland must put together to form Colorado Attorney Services is all about providing you with exceptional service. Here is how we do it.
We’re not talking about refusing turn-down service at a hotel; this is much more serious. When legal action is taken against an individual, they must be formally notified through a process called service of process. This ensures that they are aware of the legal proceedings and have an opportunity to respond. But what happens if someone refuses service or to accept legal papers? Can they avoid legal trouble by simply ignoring a process server?
We won’t make you wait—the short answer is no—refusing service does not stop the legal process. But we at CAS thought it would be a good idea to delve a little further into what actually happens when someone refuses to be served and how the courts handle such situations in this month’s article.
Service of process is an essential part of the legal system. It ensures that a person is formally notified of:
Proper service is necessary to uphold due process, ensuring that defendants cannot claim ignorance of a case against them.
While some people willingly accept legal documents, others may try to avoid service by:
However, courts have procedures in place to prevent individuals from evading legal responsibilities.
Professional process servers, like those at Colorado Attorney Services, are trained to handle difficult situations. If a defendant refuses to accept their papers, our servers may:
No! Refusing to accept service does not make a case disappear. The lawsuit will proceed with or without the defendant's cooperation.
If a defendant refuses service and fails to respond, the plaintiff may request a default judgment, meaning the court automatically rules in favor of the person who filed the case. This can lead to serious legal consequences, including:
If you are served with legal papers, we at CAS recommend that the best course of action is to accept them and respond within the required time. Ignoring or refusing service will only make matters worse. Refusing to be served legal papers does not prevent a case from moving forward. Courts recognize deliberate avoidance and have procedures to ensure due process is followed.
If you find yourself involved in a legal matter, accepting service and seeking legal counsel is always the best approach. However, if you are using our process serving service, rest assured that no matter what, we at CAS will take care of your matter promptly so as not to delay your legal proceedings.
By Colorado Attorney Services Staff 4-1-2025