(a) Unless otherwise ordered by the Court, the following procedures for service
of process shall be followed in this District:
(1) Service by Summons. If service is completed by summons, the party or
person making service shall file proof thereof within seven (7) days of the date
of service.
(2) Waiver of Service. If service is waived, Plaintiff shall file the waiver of
service with the Court within seven (7) days after receipt of the waiver.
(3) Notice of Service Attempt. If within forty-five (45) days after the filing
of the Complaint, Plaintiff has neither completed service by summons nor
received a waiver of service, Plaintiff shall file a notice describing the action
taken by Plaintiff to complete service and the results of those efforts.
(b) Service Made by the Court. When the Court orders service under Fed.
R. Civ. P. 4(c)(3), the Court shall utilize the procedures set forth in Standing
Order No. 17 to ensure that service is completed in the most efficient and cost-
effective manner.
