When service needs to move to another county or state, which approach is proper?

• A. Ignore interstate rules and proceed locally.
• B. Use only local methods within the original county.
• C. Obtain permission from the defendant.
• D. Follow interstate service rules or local rules for re-service, ensuring proper jurisdiction.

Answer: (D)

When service needs to move to another county or state, use the rules that govern service in that jurisdiction so the service is valid and the court has proper authority. This means applying interstate service procedures or the destination state's local re-service rules rather than sticking to methods from the original county. Obtaining the defendant’s permission does not replace legal requirements for service, since the court’s jurisdiction depends on complying with the applicable law. Skipping interstate or local re-service rules and proceeding only with methods from the original location can lead to invalid service and challenges to the case. The correct approach is to follow interstate service rules or local rules for re-service to ensure proper jurisdiction.