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Cook Islands Process
Service Network
is
one of a few firms that specializes in international service of process and
offers competitive rates on foreign services.
Here is a summary of the methods available for service outside the United
States and a specific proposal for the requested nation.
Our job is to cut through the bureaucracy and red tape to get the service
completed with as little delay as possible.
Since we have been in business for 28 years, we have developed close
working relationships with key individuals in most countries throughout the
world. The founder and President of
Process
Service Network
was a Political Science major in college with a focus on international relations
and is actively involved in a worldwide organization through which he has
developed business and personal relationships in over 80 nations worldwide. There are two methods of service in the Cook Islands: FORMAL
SERVICE: COOK ISLANDS is a self-governing region in association with New Zealand and is not a signer of the Hague Service Convention. However, for information only, many countries are signatories to The Hague Service Convention (treaty) that governs service of process to be effected between participating nations. Service may be made by formal service through the Central Authority which itself arranges for service by methods prescribed in that country. Documents to be served in accordance with this method must be translated into the official language of the country where the documents will be served. The time frame can range from 2 to 12 months. The cost is generally 80-150% higher than other methods. Formal service can be made by Letters Rogatory (see below) Advantage:
Enforcement of judgment Disadvantage:
Cost INFORMAL
SERVICE:
Private process servers may serve documents in most countries, whether a
signer of The Hague Service Convention, or not.
Service is normally handled in a manner similar to methods used in North
America, although completion of the service usually takes longer. Customs and
traditions in other countries tend to lead to a slower pace and less rigid work
habits, particularly in Pacific Island countries.
Service sometimes may take several months but informal service is
generally much faster than the formal method.
Many process servers who we employ are off-duty police officers or other
government officials who are able to, in certain cases, exercise their official
capacity to complete the service. Since we pay the process server a bonus (at
our own expense) for prompt service, the normal delays are usually reduced. Estimated time: 1-2
months. Advantage:
Time; cost. Disadvantage:
Judgment may not be enforceable in the country where assets are located TRANSLATIONS:
Not required since English is the official language. LETTERS
ROGATORY:
Letters Rogatory is a request from a court in the United States to
a court in a foreign country requesting international judicial assistance
related to service of process. This method is time consuming, cumbersome, and should
be used only when other options are not available.
The use of this method is not recommended by the U.S. State Department
given the habitual time delays of up to 2 years in the execution of requests.
Fees for this method of service are generally 100-500% higher than other
methods. Use for taking depositions. Advantage:
In effect, creates a case in the country where the documents are served
and makes judgment enforceable. Disadvantage:
Serious time delays and costs. COSTS: Informal = $ 875.00 Letters Rogatory = $1975.00 All
fess are per defendant/address DISCLAIMER: The information contained herein is provided for general information only and may not be accurate at the time of service in a particular case or country. Questions involving specific services should be directed to our office. Care should be exercised in choosing the method of service (formal/informal) if eventual enforcement of a U.S. judgment is anticipated in the country where the documents are to be served. No legal advice is intended in the statements contained herein. Assignments for international service of process are accepted on the basis that the assigning law firm has researched all applicable laws. Process Service Network and its agents assume no liability for its actions in the course of any phase of the service of process assignment.
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