Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Rule 3028 - Service of the Writ(a) The writ shall be served within ninety days after its issuance by the sheriff by handing a copy in the manner provided by Rule 402 or by mailing a copy in the manner provided by Rule 403.(b) If service cannot be made as provided by subdivision (a), then service may be made (1) in the manner prescribed by order of court pursuant to Rule 430(a), or(2) by publication in the manner prescribed by Rule 430(b) upon the filing of an affidavit showing reasonable efforts to make service pursuant to subdivision (a) and the reasons why such service could not be made.The provisions of this Rule 3028 adopted October 1, 1964, effective 4/1/1965; amended through June 20, 1985, effective 1/1/1986 15 Pa.B. 2452; amended December 19, 2003, effective 7/1/2004, 34 Pa.B. 22.