Civil Process
The Civil Process Division consists of civil officers who are responsible for serving court papers such as summons, subpoenas, protective orders, eviction orders, and other notices to appear for courts and other governmental agencies in and outside the State of Indiana.
Process Service Delivery:
Many of the Sheriff’s duties mandated by the State of Indiana span outside the scope of the men and women in uniform. The Sheriff must execute and serve all process directed to him/her by legal authority, court or the county executive. The Vigo County Sheriff’s Office, Civil Division, carries out these duties:
- Delivers Subpoenas
- Serves Summons and other Court papers from Vigo County as well as other counties throughout Indiana and other states, and making return of service to the appropriate agencies.
- Court ordered Evictions
- Collects Tax Warrants - delinquent taxes for the State of Indiana
- Collection of Service Fees
There are many different types of civil process paperwork that the Civil Process Division serves each day.
Many of the different types of the civil paperwork can be left at the door of the defendant or with someone at the residence other than the defendant. Another copy of the paperwork is then mailed to the defendant, according to state statute. This process does not require personal service.
Paperwork that cannot be left at a residence, either on the door or with someone at the residence, this process requires personal service. This type of paperwork is usually an order to appear; some type of restraining order; protective order or some type of order that, if an appearance is not made, a warrant will be issued. If the defendant is not home at the time that service is attempted, the civil process officer or deputy will make three separate attempts to contact, if after three attempts are completed without service, the process will be left at the residence.
Process Service Delivery Requests:
If you are in need of service of civil process by sheriff contact our business office at 812-462-3226 Option 5.
If you are requesting service of out of state process please note the information below as well:
- Three copies of all papers to be served. (One copy for defendant, one mail copy if we are not able to make personal service on the defendant, and one will be returned to you with our service information)
- A self-addressed stamped envelope
- An affidavit of Return of Service form. If one is not included, we will use our standard form
- Other states please include a cover letter with contact information, what type of service is needed for your cost, and a self-addressed stamped envelope.
FAQ:
What do I do with a summons that has been left in my door that is not for me or anyone that lives with me?
Contact the sheriff’s business office at 812-462-3226 Option 5.
Where to do I send payment for civil process by the sheriff?
Call our office @ 812-462-3226 Option 5.
What is the current fee for civil process?
In State: $28.00
Out of State: $60.00
Contact our office for accepted methods of payment.
How many summons copies should be sent to the sheriff for service?
Three copies of all papers to be served. (One copy for defendant, one mail copy if we are not able to make personal service on the defendant, and one will be returned to you with our service information.)
How do I request notification that the summons has been served?
Call our office @ 462-3226 Option 5.
How do I eFile?
Click on this link to eFile: www.in.gov/courts/efiling/