Sec. 11.5-5.1. - Service of process.

Service of process on any person or business entity of any kind for any summons, complaint or other court related document shall be made by delivering a copy to the person or business entity to be served by: (1)

Handing it to the person or registered agent of any business entity, or

(2)

Leaving it at the person's place of work with a clerk or other person in charge, or

(3)

Leaving it at the person's dwelling house or usual place of abode, or

(4)

Mailing a copy to the last known address of the person to be served. Service to be complete upon mailing, or

(5)

Mailing a copy to the registered agent of a business entity at the address of the registered agent on file with the Rhode Island Secretary of State. Service to be complete upon mailing.

An affidavit of service indicating which service method was utilized shall be completed by the building official or his/her designee and filed with the municipal court.

(Ord. No. 2024-23, 12-17-2024)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 2024-23, adopted Dec. 17, 2024, set out provisions intended for use as 11.5-5.5.1. For purposes of clarity and at the editor's discretion, these provisions have been included as 11.5-5.1.