The person has an active social media profile on the platform selected for service;
The person to be served is the owner of the social media profile;
The person uses the profile on a regular basis; and
The person can reasonably be expected to receive notice if the service is sent to that social media account.
*Other conditions that may need to be met will vary depending on the jurisdiction and the judge making the decision.
 
Process Serving on Social Media is not new, but it is rare. During the novel COVID-19 pandemic we are starting to see novel solutions to age old problems. There is a necessity to change to effectively conduct business while protecting public safety. Even the notoriously slow to change court systems are starting to see traction in this regard. The CARES Act, signed into law on March 27, provided more than just the fiscal stimulus, importantly Section 15002 allows for the use of videoconferencing in certain* judicial matters. Furthermore, the American Arbitration Association permit the use “when deemed appropriate…the presentation of evidence by alternative means including video conferencing, internet communication, telephonic conferences and means other than an in-person presentation.”
 
As the court system starts to adopt a more virtual approach could we start to see more Judges following suit and allowing for service by email or social media?

In the wake of the global US pandemic EZ Messenger is proud to announce a fast-tracked launch of WhoKnocked . WhoKnocked’s goal is to bring clarity to the common question in the legal process of “who knocked on my door and why” by connecting the relevant parties through a virtual, informative, interactive and professional experience.
 
WhoKnocked aims to bring security and transparency to service of process. Through technology, WhoKnocked offers consumer the ability to have a say on when and where they will be served legal paperwork. This makes getting served safer and minimizes the chance of being served in an undesirable setting. For Covid in particular this means getting served safely.
 
Process servers are on board with early trials because, at no cost, it eliminates the need for them to used masked phone numbers or “burner phones” to connect with individuals they are trying to serve. And it provides servers with an effective tool to use to increase service rate. Saving time and money.
 
Early trials are overwhelmingly positive with the WhoKnocked experience and we are rolling out the next stages aggressively in response to COVID-19. Learn more at http://www.whoknocked.com/

I thought you might find this information useful and contacted our partners at Contact Relief (www.contactrelief.com) to collect similar information for the rest of our core states. We currently use their resources to drive our Compassionate Service program (more information here). Their research team was keen to track this data and EZ Messenger has been tracking their updates daily. Information across our core states is available upon request.
 
We have also continued to provide grants to our servers through the Erin’s List program. Erin’s List was formed in 2016 and provides financial assistance to process servers impacted from catastrophic events. Offering support during challenging times helps the process server sustain our important contributions to the judicial process. The funds are running low and the non-profit program is once again asking for contributions. For more information, visit the website (here)
 

As always, may you and your family, friends and colleagues be safe and healthy.
 

Sincerely,
 

 
 
 
 
CEO
EZ Messenger

First and foremost, process servers are independent contractors. Like many independent contractors, working for a variety of companies, they do not qualify for unemployment. Without the help of unemployment options are limited for these individuals.
 
The legal industry relies on the men and women who call process serving their profession to help them carry out their daily tasks. Despite that they are an often-forgotten cog in the wheel. To help provide aid the Erin’s List Process Server Relief Fund was created within the Erin’s List nonprofit. Erin’s List database is a collaborative effort to increase process server safety. Erin’s List helps to make safety a priority, without taking any extra time or effort from a servers daily routine.
 
The fund is in place to support process servers when they have no other means of support. During Hurricane Harvey many process servers received relief from the fund thanks to donations from a variety of sources. Now more than ever the relief fund needs your support. Together we will persevere COVID-19.
 
Donate today at https://www.erinslist.us/donate.
 

Submit your application for relief here

 
****EZ Messenger is affiliated with Erin’s List as founding partners and ongoing donor both financially and through support resources****

Product Development Manager Bobby Kubin is excited about the recent venue coverage expansion. “Adding new states to our court venue selection application enables us to provide services for our existing clients in markets we were not able to beforehand. It also allows EZ Venue to serve future clients in the new markets as well.” EZ Venue simplifies the time consuming process of locating and selecting the correct jurisdiction or court venue for your cases. Whether you are a collections attorney, subrogation attorney, debt buyer, practice trial law or a have a defense practice, let EZ Venue do the work, saving you time, revenue, and staff resources.

You can check out our promotional video with additional information here or visit the website for more information http://www.ezvenue.app/.