Rule 54.21 – Time for Service and Return

The officer or other person receiving a summons or other process shall serve the same and make return of service promptly. If the process cannot be served it shall be returned to the court within thirty days after the date of issue with a statement of the reason for...

Rule 54.20 – Proof of Service

(a) Within the State-Officer’s Returns-Affidavits of Service.(1) Every officer to whom summons or other process shall be delivered for service within the state shall make return thereof in writing as to the time, place and manner of service of such writ and...