Which statement is true about waiving service in citation cases?

• A. Defendants may always waive service
• B. Defendants may waive service in certain circumstances
• C. Waiver of service requires court approval
• D. Waiver of service may be used in any case

Answer: (B)

Waiving service is a voluntary option that applies only in certain circumstances. It happens when the defendant agrees to accept service by signing and returning a waiver form, instead of being formally served by a process server. This is offered after the case is filed and is designed to save time and costs, and often gives the defendant more time to respond once the waiver is signed. It’s not automatic or universally available—there are rules about when a waiver can be used, and if the defendant declines to sign, the plaintiff must proceed with proper service. The court generally doesn’t need to approve the waiver itself; it becomes effective through the signed form under the applicable rules. So the true statement is that defendants may waive service in certain circumstances.