Form AO398 Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons

What Is Form AO398?

This is a legal form that was released by the United States Courts on January 1, 2009 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.

FAQ

Q: What is form AO398?
A: Form AO398 is a Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons.

Q: What is the purpose of form AO398?
A: The purpose of form AO398 is to notify the defendant of a lawsuit and request them to waive the formal service of a summons.

Q: Why would someone use form AO398?
A: Form AO398 is used when the plaintiff wants to save time and money by asking the defendant to voluntarily waive the service of a summons.

Q: What should be included in form AO398?
A: Form AO398 should include information about the lawsuit, the defendant's rights and obligations, and a request for the defendant to sign and return the form.

Q: What happens if the defendant does not waive service?
A: If the defendant does not waive service, the plaintiff will need to arrange for a formal service of the summons to be carried out.

Q: Can form AO398 be used in both the US and Canada?
A: No, form AO398 is specific to the United States federal courts and is not applicable in Canada.

Q: Is there a fee for filing form AO398?
A: Typically, there is a filing fee for submitting form AO398. The amount may vary depending on the court jurisdiction.

Q: What is the deadline for the defendant to respond to form AO398?
A: The defendant usually has 30 days from the date of receipt to respond to form AO398 by either waiving or refusing to waive service.