Indiana Statutes
§ 33-34-3-8 — Service of process
Indiana § 33-34-3-8
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Ind. Code § 33-34-3-8 (2026).
Text
(a)Upon the filing of a complaint, service of
original process shall be attempted by personal service of the summons
and complaint on the defendant, which may include leaving a copy of
the service at the last known place of residence of the party if the
process server properly describes on the return the residence, noting
any of its unique features, and mailing by first class a copy of the
service without charge to the party at the same last known place of
residence.
(b)If service cannot be made in this manner, service of process shall
be made in an alternate manner as provided by the Indiana Rules of
Civil Procedure.
(c)Subsequent service of process, other than that originally served
upon filing of the complaint, may be made by registered or certified
mail or another manner authorized
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Legislative History
As added by P.L.98-2004, SEC.13.
Nearby Sections
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§ 33-22-1-1
"Prior law" defined§ 33-22-1-2
Purpose of recodification§ 33-22-1-3
Statutory construction of recodification§ 33-22-1-4
Effect of recodification§ 33-22-1-5
Recodification of prior law§ 33-22-1-6
References to repealed statutes§ 33-22-1-7
References to citations§ 33-22-1-8
References to prior rules§ 33-22-1-9
References to prior law§ 33-23-1-1
Application§ 33-23-1-10
Offense§ 33-23-1-10.5
"User fee"§ 33-23-1-11
Vacancy§ 33-23-1-2
Chairperson§ 33-23-1-3
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