(a) For purposes of Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m), in any case where a plaintiff
applies to proceed in forma pauperis and has not been denied, the time for service
to be effected begins the day after entry of an order requiring service of the
complaint. Unless the court orders otherwise, service must be accomplished within
90 days.
(b) In all other cases, service must be accomplished in accordance with the
time limitations in Fed. R. Civ. P. 4(m).
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Civil Rule 5. Serving and Filing Pleadings and Papers
