4 CFR 28.49
§ 28.49 Return of service.
United States · 4 CFR — Accounts · Status: effective
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- 4 CFR 28.49, § 28.49 Return of service, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/5141
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When service of a subpoena is effected by a person other than a United States Marshal or Deputy Marshal, that person shall certify on the return of service that service was made either:
(a) In person,
(b) By registered or certified mail, or
(c) By delivery to a responsible person (named) at the residence or place of business (as appropriate) of the person to be served.
Legislative history
This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.