Stakeouts for service.
A planned window.
Arrange scheduled on-site time for a California process-serving attempt. Agree on the location, time budget and fees, then review the recorded attempts and result.
$80/hour · Scope and fees confirmed before work begins.
The handoff matters.
Provide the service address, useful scheduling information and requested time window. Timing and fees are confirmed in advance; completion depends on the opportunity to serve.
How Affid worksA clear brief starts the work.
Bring the documents, location and timing together. We confirm the scope and fees before work is arranged.
Keep the instructions connected.
The team coordinates the assignment around the agreed location, timing and handling instructions.
Know what happened next.
Review the recorded outcome and available documents shared for your matter.
Know what to
have ready.
- The documents to be served
- The specified service location
- A proposed time window
- Useful scheduling information and an agreed time budget
- Service
- Stakeout for Service
- Destination
- Your supplied location
- Instructions
- The agreed scope and timing
- Documents
- Your prepared materials
- Outcome
- The record shared for your matter
Confirmed together before work begins.
Scheduled time and the service result.
Review the time spent, attempts and outcome for the agreed location and window. If the opportunity to serve does not arise, the record reflects that result; scheduled time does not guarantee a completed serve.
Explore your workspaceWhat is a stakeout for service?
It is a defined period at an agreed location for the purpose of attempting document service. The location, time window, fees and instructions are settled in advance.
Does scheduled time guarantee a completed serve?
No. Completion depends on the opportunity to serve. The time spent and outcome are recorded so you have a clear account of the work.
UNDERSTAND YOUR DELIVERABLES
Proof of Service and the attempt record.
A Proof of Service records how court papers were served, including the documents, recipient, location and timing. The form and any additional requirements depend on the documents and the matter.
California Courts: serving court papers- After the work
- Review the reported result and applicable service documents shared in your client workspace. The record should reflect the work actually performed.
- If service is unsuccessful
- An unsuccessful attempt is recorded as an attempt. Discuss any further work, address change or additional instructions with the team within the scope of your request.
- Returning a document and filing it
- Receiving a Proof of Service does not by itself confirm that it has been filed with the court. Identify any filing task separately and review the reported submission result.
Let’s take the next step.
Tell us the work, the location and the timing. We’ll confirm the arrangements with you.