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D.S.C. Local Civ. Rule 4.01

Timely Service of Summons and Complaint

activein force · 2023-02-22 – presentact-effective-date

If a pleading asserting a claim is not

served on each party against whom a claim is asserted within 90 days after the pleading is filed,

the party filing the pleading shall, within the same period, file a status report advising the court

of the identity of the party not served and why service has not been effected. This report shall be

served on all previously served parties.

1 See Local Civ. Rule 83.VIII.01 (D.S.C.) et seq.

2 See Local Civ. Rule 83.VII.01 (D.S.C.) et seq.

3 See 28 U.S.C. § 1391(c).

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2026-09-18
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