Employer Obstructs Subpoena Service

Summary

In Iowa, obstructing a process server is generally considered unlawful. Penalties may include fines or imprisonment. If the sheriff doesnt serve the subpoena in time, the court hearing may be postponed. Its crucial to inform the court about any delays in serving subpoenas. Contact the Waukesha County Sheriffs Office at (262) 548-7122 for updates on your subpoena service and the Waukesha County Courthouse at (262) 548-7504 to inform them about the delay.

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Employer kick my hired server of subpoenas off company property not allowing him to serve the papers. Is that wrong
What state are you located in, ****? This will help me provide the most accurate information.
Ia
In Iowa, it's generally unlawful to obstruct legal process servers. Did your employer know the purpose of the server's visit?
Yes
In Iowa:

- Obstructing a process server is generally considered unlawful.
- Penalties may include fines or imprisonment.

For more specific advice, consider contacting a local attorney or the Iowa Judicial Branch.
I submitted subpoena papers for sheriff to serve. Its been * dsys and the papers have not been served
What is the name of the county where the subpoena was to be served? This will help me provide you with the contact details of the local sheriff's office.
Waukesha co. Wi
The Waukesha County Sheriff's Office in Wisconsin can be contacted at (*) *-* for updates on your subpoena service.
What if sheriff doesnt serve them in time
If the sheriff doesn't serve the subpoena in time, the court hearing may be postponed. You should contact the court to inform them about the delay.
The court date has already been reset and everyone else has been subpoenaed
What is the new date for the court hearing?
Aug *
Have you informed the court about the delay in serving the subpoena to your employer?

In Wisconsin:

- It's crucial to keep the court informed about any delays in serving subpoenas.
- The court may provide further instructions or reschedule the hearing.
No
It's important to inform the court about the delay in serving the subpoena. You can contact the Waukesha County Courthouse at (*) *-*.