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TITLE 28 App. > RULES > II. > Rule 5.1

Rule 5.1. Proof of Service

(a) Service shall be made by the party, attorney of record, or any other person acting under the attorney of record’s direction. The person making service shall execute a certificate of service that contains the following information:
(1) the day and manner of service;
(2) the person and/or entity served; and
(3) the method of service employed, e.g., personal, mail, substituted, etc.
(b) The certificate of service shall be attached at the end of the original document, including appendices, and copies thereof. If service other than by mail is used and it is impractical to attach the certificate at the time of filing, such certificate may be filed subsequently.
(c) The certificate may at any time be amended or supplied unless to do so would result in material prejudice to the substantial rights of any party.

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