(a) Counsel must prepare summons on the form provided by the Clerk. Counsel
must prepare any process that will be served by the United States Marshal, such as a writ of
execution, and present that document to the Clerk.
(b) After service of any pleading accompanied by a summons, counsel must
promptly file proof of service using either the affidavit at the end of the Clerk’s summons form
or a separate affidavit of service. If service has been made by mail, counsel must attach the
document showing receipt, such as the green card. When the United States Marshal serves any
process, the Marshal must promptly file a return of service, including the document showing
receipt if service was made by mail.
Adopted March 2, 1981, and effective May 1, 1981
Amended May 1, 1985
Amended January 2, 1990
Amended September 21, 2017
Local Rules of the United States District Court for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas
