In my last blog dated in 2010, HB 545 was passed into law. For the first time in Georgia history, process servers now had a way to be trained and certified. In negotiating with the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association to gain their support for the bill, GAPPS had to include a first right of refusal for [...]

On Thursday, April 29th, the Georgia Senate passed House Bill 545 with a vote of 46-0. Effective July 1, 2010, process servers who have attained their certification by taking 12 hours of courses and passing a test and who pass a criminal background check will be able to serve throughout the State of Georgia. They [...]