Frequently Asked Questions:

1. When can service be performed in Florida?
Service of process can be served any day except Sundays. Holidays are not excluded from day of service, service can be performed on any day but Sunday.

2. What is an affidavit of Service?
It is a written or printed declaration or statement of facts confirmed by oath or affirmation, for use as evidence in court. An affidavit of service is indented to certify the service of writ, notice or other legal document.

Your proof of service is promptly completed and returned to you or the court (if so instructed) as soon as the service has been completed.

3. For subpoena for deposition, how much does the witness fee cost?
It all depends in the court system. If is a Federal Court Case is $40.00 flat fee plus .35 cents per mile. If is a Florida State Court Case is $5.00 flat fee plus .06 cents per mile. However, if the witness resides in the same county where he/she must appear, for Florida State Court $7.50 flat fee and for Federal Court $45.00 flat fee.

4. Is a witness Fee Check needed when serving a subpoena for records?
A witness fee is not required in this scenario. However, in some cases, hospitals or institutions will charge the attorney or law firm a fee for processing the records (RECORDS RETRIEVAL).

5. What do I do if witness / defendant cannot be located?

A-ON Legal offers a wide variety of skip trace services. Most results are provided within 1-2 business days.