What Happens If the Sheriff Cannot Find My Service Papers? | NC

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Q: What happens if the sheriff's office cannot find the service papers for my partition case? A: It usually means service is not confirmed yet — and the case should not move forward against that unserved person unless the court file shows valid proof of service. The key thing is not whether the papers were supposed to go to the sheriff. The key thing is whether the summons and petition were…