Officer's Return

  • Who Signs
    • Sheriff or Constable or clerk of the court in which the proceedings are pending to whom you gave Citation by Publication.
  • Where Filed
    • Court record of court where proceedings are pending.
  • When Filed
    • Upon receipt and after sheriff, constable or clerk of the court where proceedings are pending has signed.
  • Helpful Suggestions
    • Fill in Cause Number.
    • Ensure officer's return includes the date the Citation by Publication was received for Service, name of newspaper which published the Notice, the County in which it was published and dates of publication.
    • Ensure printed copies of each Citation by Publication are attached.
    • Ensure officer's return is dated no earlier than 28 days after the first date of publication.
    • Send file-marked copy to AAG.