Dear XXXXXXXXXXXX
Unfortunately, you have been appropriately served - this is called "substituted service" which is usually done when someone has been avoiding service - when that occurs the law allows for service via mail However, the envelope needs to be marked "personal and confidential" -
"Substituted Service" is the personal service of the Subpoena on someone other than the the witness at the actual place of business or place of residence of the witness. The server must then mail a copy of the Subpoena to the witness by nothing less than first class mail to the actual place of business or place of residence of the witness.
There is also "Conspicuous Service" which is the service of the Subpoena by leaving it at the residence or place of business of the witness. Prior to leaving the Subpoena, the server must make at least two attempts. If no one is found on either attempt, on the third try the Subpoena may be affixed to the door with adhesive tape, and a copy must be mailed to the residence of the witness by first class mail. Again, the envelope must be marked "personal and confidential"
Best of success to you,
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Under "substituted service" you would be served even with no attempts to do it personally. Apologies if I was not clear in my original answer. The "conspicious service" requires the attempts. And there is no specification that it be at your home as the law states "residence" or "business" - the only thing you might be able cling to is if you have the envelope without it being marked personal and confidential - even then that would be service - but you would be able to file a lawsuit because it was not marked as such.
I wish I could interpret the law differently for you.
Best to you in this matter,
Paralegal
31 years of experience in criminal, real estate, juvenile and family law