This is a legal form that was released by the Hawaii District Courts - a government authority operating within Hawaii. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
Q: What is Form 3DC40?
A: Form 3DC40 is a document which is used for filing an ex parte motion for service of process by posting and by certified mail in the state of Hawaii for summary possession complaints only.
Q: What is an ex parte motion?
A: An ex parte motion is a request made to the court by one party without the involvement or notification of the other party.
Q: What is service of process?
A: Service of process refers to the legal process of delivering court documents to the parties involved in a lawsuit.
Q: What are the methods of service of process mentioned in Form 3DC40?
A: The methods of service of process mentioned in Form 3DC40 are posting and certified mail.
Q: What is posting?
A: Posting refers to the act of physically posting the court documents at a designated location, such as the defendant's property.
Q: What is certified mail?
A: Certified mail is a method of sending mail that requires the recipient to sign for it, providing proof of delivery.
Q: Who is a process server?
A: A process server is an individual who delivers court documents to the parties involved in a lawsuit as part of the service of process.
Q: Is this form specific to summary possession complaints?
A: Yes, this form is specifically designed for summary possession complaints in Hawaii.
Q: What is an order directing service of process and appearance of defendant?
A: An order directing service of process and appearance of defendant is a court order that instructs how and when the defendant should be served with the court documents and to appear in court.
Q: Can this form be used in states other than Hawaii?
A: No, this form is specific to the state of Hawaii and should not be used in other states.
Form Details:
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