Civil Process

The Barnstable County Sheriff’s Office Civil Process Division main mission is to serve civil court papers on behalf of plaintiff attorneys or pro se plaintiffs, (plaintiffs who represent themselves in court). Deputy Sheriffs serve court papers to defendants in civil matters to ensure that defendants are legally notified and aware of the pending litigation against them. Not all court papers have to be served by hand, but the Civil Process Dept. attempts to serve all defendants by hand because that is the most reliable form of delivery.  

Sheriff Donna Buckley and the BCSO Civil Process Deputy Sheriffs are mandated to serve and execute all precepts lawfully issued for service by an officer within Barnstable County in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws c.37. Our Deputies are professional, courteous and held to the same high standards required of other law enforcement agencies. BCSO Civil Process Deputies have unrestricted jurisdiction granting them enforcement authority across Barnstable County. 

Contact our office today to find out how to have your papers properly served.