The content of the service, the date of service and the type of relevant proceeding are important with regard to the commencement of many legal time limits. It is advisable to retain the service document and envelope.
GENERAL FLOW OF THE PROCESS
The circumstances of each case may differ. The sequence below has been prepared for general informational purposes.
Reading the Entire Document
The scope of this stage may vary depending on the case and type of proceeding.
Noting the Date of Service
The scope of this stage may vary depending on the case and type of proceeding.
Checking the Case File and Authority Information
The scope of this stage may vary depending on the case and type of proceeding.
Determining the Time Limits
The scope of this stage may vary depending on the case and type of proceeding.
Collecting the Necessary Documents
The scope of this stage may vary depending on the case and type of proceeding.
Filing the Appropriate Application
The scope of this stage may vary depending on the case and type of proceeding.