![]() ![]() The age requirement is changed to conform to similar language in Rule 45(c). Orders which are not necessary to establish jurisdiction of person or property, including temporary restraining orders, are not required to be served by the sheriff unless ordered by the court. These amendments conform to prior practice which permitted other law enforcement officials, and those appointed by the court to serve process. Rule 4(c), as originally adopted, could be construed to broaden the definition of "process" and unduly restrict those who could serve process and other orders. Voluntary appearance by defendant is equivalent to personal service and written notice of appearance by a party or his attorney shall be effective upon mailing, or may be served as provided in this rule. The plaintiff shall furnish the person making service with such copies as are necessary. The summons and complaint must be served together. Service of all other process shall be made by the sheriff or his deputy or any other duly constituted law enforcement officer or by any person designated by the court who is not less than eighteen (18) years of age and not an attorney in or a party to the action, except that a subpoena may be served as provided in Rule 45. Service of summons may be made by the sheriff, his deputy, or by any other person not less than eighteen (18) years of age, not an attorney in or a party to the action. The summons shall be signed by the plaintiff or his attorney, contain the name of the State and county, the name of the court, the file number of the action, and the names of the parties, be directed to the defendant, state the name and address of the plaintiff's attorney, if any, otherwise the plaintiff's address, and the time within which these rules require the defendant to appear and defend, and shall notify him that in case of his failure to do so judgment by default will be rendered against him for the relief demanded in the complaint. Copies of the original summons shall be served upon each defendant. ![]() The summons shall be issued by plaintiff or plaintiff's attorney. ![]()
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