Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

pro se Plaintiff re:CCP 414.10

can a pro se Plaintiff in a civil rights suit serve defendants himself?

(without a process server?)

Does a ''party to the action'' phrase include ME, the pro se plaintiff/litigant?


Asked on 1/21/08, 10:47 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Joel Selik www.SelikLaw.com

Re: pro se Plaintiff re:CCP 414.10

A party, including a pro se Plaintiff, may not serve documents themselves.

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Answered on 1/21/08, 10:58 pm
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: pro se Plaintiff re:CCP 414.10

"Parties" are the defendants and the plaintiffs, whether represented by a lawyer or not. Thus, a party cannot effectuate service.

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Answered on 1/21/08, 11:00 pm
Vincent Davis Law Offices of Vincent W. Davis & Associates

Re: pro se Plaintiff re:CCP 414.10

The simple answer is no. A person, other than yourself, who is an adult, has to serve it for you. Also you can go to you local court house, sheriff's office, and they will serve it for a nominal fee.

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Answered on 1/22/08, 5:40 am


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