HB 683·LA·house
CIVIL/PROCEDURE: Provides with respect to service of process
In CommitteeFiled Feb 27, 2026
Sponsor: Jay Gallé (R)
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Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Civil Law and Procedure.
Mar 9, 2026
Summary
The bill lets a judge assign a qualified adult who is not a party—often a private investigator—to deliver lawsuits, pleadings, or subpoenas if the sheriff fails to serve within a set time or if the case is urgent. It requires the appointed person to file a return proving service. This creates a faster, alternative method for serving process in civil cases.
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