Which method of service is performed by a peace officer for personal delivery?

• A. Certified mail
• B. Publication
• C. Service by the defendant
• D. Personal delivery by a peace officer

Answer: (D)

Delivering the documents by hand to the person being served ensures actual notice and provides a formal, sworn record that the notice was received. This direct, in-person handoff is the method designed for personal service, giving the court clear proof of who was served and when. Certified mail can show receipt of mail, but it doesn’t guarantee the recipient actually received or read the documents, and publication is used only when the person cannot be located. Service by the defendant isn’t a recognized way to properly notify the other party in most contexts. So, when the goal is guaranteed personal notice with a solid proof of service, having a peace officer perform the personal delivery is the appropriate method.