How to Become a Civil Process Server for Celebrities
When a celebrity is called into court to testify, he or she first receives a summons or official order from the court. Those who track down the celebrities and give them the court orders are known as civil process servers. The majority of these cases take place in Los Angeles County, California.
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Instructions
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Meet the eligibility requirements to work as a process server. In California these positions are only open to those 18 years old or older, with a high school diploma or GED. The state also requires that applicants be a permanent resident of California and possess a valid driver's license. Applicants must also have a clean criminal history.
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Apply for a position with the sheriff's department of Los Angeles County or one of the adjacent counties. Those who work as process servers for celebrities get their start by working at the county level and then working their way up through the different levels until they work for a private organization.
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Take the test for the position and pass with an adequate score. Applicants must receive a score of at least 70% on the test to earn a passing grade. Those who fail can take the test again in the future.
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Fulfill the training requirement and complete the background test. Los Angeles County requires that individuals pass a background check with no criminal activities on their record. Once they pass these requirements, applicants take an oath with a sitting judge and are allowed to work as process servers.
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Get a job working for one of the process servers currently operating in Los Angeles County, California. These positions are only available to those with experience at the county or local level. These process servers are more likely to be assigned to the high-profile cases that involve celebrities.
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Tips & Warnings
It's also helpful to work at a local level in your current county first and then apply for positions in Los Angeles County. This shows that you have the ability to handle a variety of cases and that you're willing to work your way up.
