Instructions for Form AO398 Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons - Connecticut

This document contains official instructions for Form AO398 , Notice of a Lawsuit and Request to Waive Service of a Summons - a form released and collected by the United States District Court - District of Connecticut.

FAQ

Q: What is Form AO398?
A: Form AO398 is a document used in Connecticut courts for providing notice of a lawsuit and requesting the defendant to waive service of a summons.

Q: What is the purpose of Form AO398?
A: The purpose of Form AO398 is to inform the defendant about a lawsuit and ask them to waive formal service of a summons.

Q: Who can use Form AO398?
A: Form AO398 can be used by plaintiffs or their attorneys in civil cases filed in Connecticut courts.

Q: What information is required in Form AO398?
A: Form AO398 requires the plaintiff to provide information about the lawsuit, the defendant, and a statement asking the defendant to waive service.

Q: How does the defendant respond to Form AO398?
A: The defendant can either choose to waive service or refuse to waive service by completing and returning Form AO399 within the specified time.

Q: What happens if the defendant refuses to waive service?
A: If the defendant refuses to waive service, the plaintiff will need to arrange for formal service of the summons by a process server or law enforcement officer.

Q: Is there a fee for filing Form AO398?
A: There is no fee for filing Form AO398 in Connecticut courts.