5 CFR 185.108

§ 185.108 Service of complaint.

United States · 5 CFR — Administrative Personnel · Status: effective

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Citation: 5 CFR 185.108, § 185.108 Service of complaint, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/5401
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(a) Service of a complaint must be made by certified or registered mail or by delivery in any manner authorized by Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure. Service is complete upon receipt. (b) Proof of service, stating the name and address of the person on whom the complaint was served, and the manner and date of service, may be made by: (1) Affidavit of the individual serving the complaint by delivery; (2) A United States Postal Service return receipt card acknowledging receipt; or (3) Written acknowledgment of receipt by the defendant or his or her representative.

Legislative history

This is a federal regulation, adopted through agency rulemaking under the Administrative Procedure Act — not enacted by a recorded vote of Congress.