Nebraska Statutes 25-507.01. Summons; proofof service; return date
(1) Within twenty days after the date of issue, the person serving the summons, other than by certified mail service or designated delivery service, shall make proof of service to the court stating the time, place, including the address if applicable, name of the person with whom the summons was left, and method of service, or return the unserved summons to the court with a statement of the reason for the failure to serve.
Terms Used In Nebraska Statutes 25-507.01
- Attorney: shall mean attorney at law. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Person: shall include bodies politic and corporate, societies, communities, the public generally, individuals, partnerships, limited liability companies, joint-stock companies, and associations. See Nebraska Statutes 49-801
- Plaintiff: The person who files the complaint in a civil lawsuit.
- Summons: Another word for subpoena used by the criminal justice system.
(2) When service is by certified mail service or designated delivery service, the plaintiff or plaintiff’s attorney shall file proof of service within ten days after the signed receipt is received or is available electronically, whichever occurs first.
(3) Failure to make proof of service or delay in doing so does not affect the validity of the service.