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Deelow · 07-19-2009, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Nage Waza

Someone serving papers would be very clear as to why they are there. For example, they might say what law firm they work for, leave a card and do a follow up call. Depends on the nature of what is taking place. A civilian police force? Total hogwash.

That's not how it was in Pineapple Express.

onetwo_threefour · 07-20-2009, 08:28 AM

I used to be a process server. I would never identify myself as such unless the law firm told me the person was eagerly waitng for whatever I was serving (you'd be surprised, I got invited in for a beer a few times when serving divorce documents). Having said that, 'civilian officer' is a pretty lame cover that would make people suspicious.

valo403 · 07-20-2009, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by onetwo_threefour

I used to be a process server. I would never identify myself as such unless the law firm told me the person was eagerly waitng for whatever I was serving (you'd be surprised, I got invited in for a beer a few times when serving divorce documents). Having said that, 'civilian officer' is a pretty lame cover that would make people suspicious.

Not sure if you'd know this, but wouldn't a process server be able to leave process with a person of suitable age at the residence of the person to be served? I know that is an acceptable form of service in most US jurisdictions. If so, and he didn't leave anything, it's even more doubtful that he was attempting to serve process.

Sly · 07-20-2009, 10:12 AM

I found out the guy called himself a "surveillance officer" not "civilian officer"... my mom is has a strong accent... anyways, I never heard of those kind of officers in my life.

Khel · 07-20-2009, 10:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

I found out the guy called himself a "surveillance officer" not "civilian officer"... my mom is has a strong accent... anyways, I never heard of those kind of officers in my life.

That's just a fancy way of saying Stalker.

fredr123 · 07-20-2009, 10:26 AM

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Originally Posted by valo403

Not sure if you'd know this, but wouldn't a process server be able to leave process with a person of suitable age at the residence of the person to be served? I know that is an acceptable form of service in most US jurisdictions. If so, and he didn't leave anything, it's even more doubtful that he was attempting to serve process.

In Alberta, documents commencing an action at the Court of Queen's Bench need to be served on the defendant personally. There is provision in the rules to get an order that would allow you to serve the defendant alternatively (i.e., leaving the claim taped to his door, leaving it with any adult person at the residence, etc.) but the starting point is personal service.

Small claims actions are a bit different. You can use registered mail to serve an individual or personal service. Even then, you can't just leave the documents with an adult person unless you have a prior order of the court.

CaptainCrunch · 07-20-2009, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

I found out the guy called himself a "surveillance officer" not "civilian officer"... my mom is has a strong accent... anyways, I never heard of those kind of officers in my life.

The only thing that would make him legit is if he's not a cop but one of the new peace officers who works for the surveillance unit. But then he wouldn't be on the streets, he'd be watching T.V. all day and not contacting people.

This story sounds like its full of weird.

BuzzardsWife · 07-20-2009, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Yeah_Baby

Not that you're advice MIGHT not be sound. But do you think the fact that I bolded may not sway your opinion?

agreed..and yeah it probably does sway it..but it also opens my eyes to the sickos out there..i do admit..sometimes after reading a few in a row i start to think everyone is a possible serial killer following me home

maybe i should start reading romance

malcolmk14 · 07-20-2009, 10:35 AM

So this thread is a solid 2 1/2 pages now, can we get pics of the sister or something?

Sly · 07-20-2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainCrunch

The only thing that would make him legit is if he's not a cop but one of the new peace officers who works for the surveillance unit. But then he wouldn't be on the streets, he'd be watching T.V. all day and not contacting people.

This story sounds like its full of weird.

It is... since the guy didn't come back in two days and hasn't contacted our home through the phone (assuming he has our phone #)....

troutman · 07-20-2009, 10:39 AM

I think the real police should be investigating this.

Sly · 07-20-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by malcolmk14

So this thread is a solid 2 1/2 pages now, can we get pics of the sister or something?

Here ya go:

Sly · 07-20-2009, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by troutman

I think the real police should be investigating this.

In all honestly... I hate the ****ing police, I got robbed before when I working at a grocery store, and they 'pretended' to search the area for the robber... later on I found out they just went to Tim Hortons to grab a bag of ****ing donuts/coffee.

peter12 · 07-20-2009, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sly

In all honestly... I hate the ****ing police, I got robbed before when I working at a grocery store, and they 'pretended' to search the area for the robber... later on I found out they just went to Tim Hortons to grab a bag of ****ing donuts/coffee.

Probably should phone the police...