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District of Columbia Code Division II. Judiciary and Judicial Procedure § 13-338. Prerequisites for order of publication.

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff

An order for the substitution of publication for personal service may not be made until:

(1) A summons for the defendant has been issued and returned “not to be found”; and

(2) The plaintiff proves by affidavit to the satisfaction of the court:

(A) The nonresidence of the defendant or his or her absence for at least 6 months; or

(B) Diligent efforts to find the defendant or that the defendant seeks to avoid service of process by concealment.

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