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Rule 103. Officer Who May Serve (1981)

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All process may be served by the sheriff or any constable of any county in which the party to be served is found, or, if by mail, either of the county in which the case is pending or of the county in which the party to be served is found; provided that no officer who is a party to or interested in the outcome of a suit shall serve any process therein. Service by registered or certified mail and citation by publication may be made by the clerk of the court in which the case is pending.

Amended by order of June 10, 1980, eff. Jan. 1, 1981: The rule is amended to permit service by mail by an officer of the county in which the case is pending or the party is found and also service by the clerk of the court.