(a) Preparation. It is the responsibility of the plaintiff in each original case filed to
prepare the summons to be served on each defendant and to present the process to
the clerk of court at the time of the filing of the original complaint. The signed
process with seal affixed will then be returned to the attorney for service.
(b) Service. The United States Marshal does not serve process in civil actions except
on behalf of the federal government, in actions proceeding in forma pauperis, on
writs of seizure and executions of judgments, and when otherwise ordered by a
federal court.
