Section 13.67.180. Professional conduct.

A process server shall  
		(1) act with complete integrity in professional matters concerning the service of process;  
		(2) be completely truthful in all professional reports, statements, or testimony, and not make misleading, deceptive, or untrue statements in the course of serving process;  
		(3) notify his or her employer, client, or appropriate authority of any circumstance in which the safekeeping of process or property is in jeopardy, including a situation where the process server's professional judgment is overruled by the process server's employer;  
		(4) not engage in the practice of law, give legal advice, or otherwise act in a manner that a reasonable person would interpret as engaging in the practice of law;  
		(5) not knowingly associate with or permit the use of the process server's name or firm name by a person or firm that the process server knows or has reason to believe is engaging in a business or professional practice in a fraudulent or dishonest manner;  
		(6) inform the department if the process server has knowledge or to believe that another person or firm is in violation of a regulation in this chapter, and cooperate with the department by furnishing all further information or assistance required;  
		(7) adhere to all applicable state and municipal laws, rules of court, and department directives concerning the service of process, and not knowingly serve process in violation of those laws, rules, or directives;  
		(8) make every reasonable effort to provide professional services in a complete and efficient manner so as not to delay a court action.  
		(9) not serve process if the process server suffers from any mental or emotional condition that may adversely affect his or her performance as a process server.  

Authorities

22.20.100;22.20.110;22.20.120

Notes

Reference

13 AAC 67.100
13 AAC 67.380

Authority

AS 22.20.100 AS 22.20.110 AS 22.20.120

History

Eff. 11/11/92, Register 124