Summary
After filing a federal lawsuit, the court assigns a judge and case number. You must wait for the court to issue a summons, which you then serve to the defendants. Typically, you have 90 days to serve the defendants, but there may be specific rules for government officials. Contact the clerks office for updates on the summons and any specific rules. Regularly check your PACER account for new entries. For the Northern District of Georgia in Gainesville, reach out to the clerks office for precise details.Full Conversation
No i haven’t but i just want to make sure they haven’t notify me in some other way about the summons i didn't get it i am fiking pro se and my federal case was filed on */*/* and because i am suing government officials i dont thank i have the 90 days to notify the defendants
It sounds like you're concerned about the notification process for serving the summons. In federal cases, typically:
- After filing, the court issues the summons.
- You then serve the summons to the defendants.
- There are specific rules for serving government officials.
Have you checked with the clerk's office for any updates on the summons issuance?
No not yet but how do they issue the summons or how do i know when it was issued i have a account with pacer but there is nothing on there about any notice or dates
To find out if the summons has been issued:
- Contact the clerk's office at the courthouse where you filed your case.
- They can provide updates on the summons and any upcoming deadlines.
- Also, check your PACER account regularly for any new entries.
Would you like contact information for the clerk's office?
How long do i have to notify the defendants after the case has been fiked
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In federal court, you generally have 90 days from the date you filed your lawsuit to serve the defendants with the summons and complaint. However, since you are suing government officials, there might be specific rules and deadlines.
Would you like contact information for the clerk's office to get more precise details?
Yes
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Federal court generally requires you to serve the defendants within 90 days of filing your lawsuit. For government officials, there might be specific rules.
Here is what you can do:
- Contact the clerk's office at your courthouse for precise details.
Would you like contact information for the clerk's office?
Yes it is the northern district of georgia in Gainesville
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Here is the contact information for the clerk's office at the Northern District of Georgia in Gainesville:
Northern District of Georgia, Gainesville Division
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.gand.uscourts.gov
Feel free to reach out to them for updates on the summons and any specific rules regarding serving government officials. Do you know how many days i have to notify the defendants at this courthouse
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In federal court, you generally have 90 days from the date of filing your lawsuit to serve the defendants with the summons and complaint. For specific rules regarding government officials, it is best to contact the clerk's office directly.
Northern District of Georgia, Gainesville Division
Phone: (*) *-*
Website: www.gand.uscourts.gov
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