Which service method is described as being permitted by ARCP Rule 4.2?

• A. Substitute service
• B. Service by publication
• C. Alternative service
• D. Service outside Arizona

Answer: (D)

ARCP Rule 4.2 specifically addresses serving process when the defendant is outside Arizona. It authorizes service outside the state, so long as the method used still complies with due process and any applicable rules in that foreign jurisdiction. This is the option that Rule 4.2 is built to cover, making it the correct choice for a scenario where service needs to occur beyond Arizona’s borders.

In contrast, other service methods are governed by different provisions or are not described under Rule 4.2, and terms like “alternative service” aren’t standard ARCP terminology within this rule.