Alabama § 6-5-155.4 - Service of Summons and Complaint.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 6-5-155.4 — Service of Summons and Complaint., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 6-5-155.4. Service of Summons and Complaint.
A copy of the summons and complaint shall be served upon the defendant at least five business days prior to the first hearing in the action. Service shall be made in accordance with the Alabama Rules of Civil Procedure. If personal service cannot be made, service may be made by posting the papers at the property. If service is made by posting papers to the property, a copy of the summons and complaint shall be mailed to the last known mailing address, if any, of the defendant.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 6-5-155.4 ("Service of Summons and Complaint.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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