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2019 Legislature - HB 91 has been signed by Governor DeSantis
Published On 6/7/2019
2019 Legislature - HB 91
has been signed by Governor DeSantis
Effective date: Today

The Florida Association of Professional Process Servers (FAPPS) has been working for the past 3 years with our Lobbyist, Robert M. Levy and Associates, to propose changes to the Florida Statutes. Case law has confirmed in all instances that the statutes are to be strictly construed. Each suggested revision to Chapter 48 proposed and now passed has been in an effort to streamline wording to ensure compliance. Process Servers are required to comply with not only Chapter 48, but the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Here is a summary of the changes to Chapter 48 that are now in effect.

48.021 (1) Civil Witness Subpoenas – “shall” be served by any person authorized by the rules of civil procedure.

48.031 (2) (a) Substituted Service upon a spouse. Service may be made upon a spouse if;
• It is not an adversary proceeding between the spouse and the party
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MAAPPS and Delegate Julie Carr
Published On 5/29/2019
Meeting with Delegate Julie Carr.
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Membership Website Support
Published On 4/4/2019
Our new website is now integrated with an association platform, which give members the opportunity to manage their own membership profiles, register to attend events, and manage their own individual membership accounts.

Should you have questions, PLEASE EMAIL INFO@MAAPPS.ORG
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4 Reasons Proper Service of Documents is Important
Published On 3/1/2019
Service of process is key to making sure your case proceeds with as few delays as possible. Using a professional process server is one of the best ways to avoid improper service and give you peace of mind.
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Congratulations to New Board Members!
Published On 11/9/2020
MAAPPS would like to congratulate newly elected 2020-2021 officers and directors.

Board 2020-2021:

• Lisa Garton, President
• Robert DeLacy, Jr., Vice President
• Julie Gilroy, Treasurer
• Julie Gilroy, Interim Secretary
• Charles Proffitt, Director
• Scott Tilles, Director
• Richard Asaro, Director
• Tom Chedester, Director
• Gregory Nawn, Director
• Torri Schaffer, Past President

We look forward to another great year and can’t wait to see you at the next meetings.

Invite your colleagues and friends to join us! We would look forward to continuing to expand the network of MAAPPS professionals.

Consider becoming a volunteer, helping to grow your association, and your career!

For more information, feel free to reach out to any current board member.
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MAAPPS Featured on NAPPS Docket Cover
Published On 6/10/2019
The Mid-Atlantic Association of Professional Process Servers (MAAPPS) is featured on this month's cover of "The Docket Sheet", which is the official news magazine for the National Association of Professional Process Servers (NAPPS). This second quarter issue features our organization as the newest state charter association.
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