Service of summons

The summons may be served by any law enforcement officer in the same manner as a summons in a civil action, except that service may not be by publication or by commercial carrier. At the law enforcement officer's discretion and expense, a summons may be served by certified mail, requiring a signed receipt or some equivalent thereof. In the event the summons is served by certified mail, return of the receipt signed by the defendant shall be prima facie evidence of service. The law enforcement officer serving the summons shall make return of the summons in the same manner as provided in Rule 3.3(c) for making return of an arrest warrant. [Amended 3-28-2024.] Committee Comments