Process Server in Puhi, HI
Serving someone in Puhi, Kauai County, starts with hiring a process server at /order, whether the papers are a summons and complaint, a subpoena, an eviction notice or family court documents. You choose a first delivery within 5 business days, 48 hours or 24 hours, and a signed proof of service follows by email when the papers are delivered.
Process Server Pricing and Turnaround in Puhi
For Puhi, think in three steps: $115 buys Standard Island Service and a first attempt within 5 business days; $165 buys Rush Priority Service and a first attempt within 48 hours; $215 buys 24-Hour Emergency and a first attempt within 24 hours.
Sheriff or Private Process Server in Kauai County
HRCP Rule 4(c) opens service to more than the sheriff: a court-specified person, any non-party at least 18, and a chief of police or authorized subordinate within the county.
Who May Serve and How: HRCP Rule 4 in Puhi
Puhi sits in the Fifth Circuit. Rule 4(d)(1) lets the server put the summons and complaint in the individual's hands, or leave them at the dwelling house or usual place of abode with a suitable resident, or deliver them to an authorized agent. A coworker does not count. For companies see Rule 4(d)(3). Rule 4(g) sends proof of service to the court promptly and within the response time, and the answer is generally due 20 days after service under Rule 12(a)(1).
Puhi Courts: Where Kauai County Papers Are Filed
Puhi's courthouse on file is Puʻuhonua Kaulike, found at 3970 Kaana St, Lihue, HI 96766, a distance of 3.5 miles. The Civil Division deals with small claims, regular claims and landlord-tenant matters. District court covers summary possession and civil actions up to $40,000. Small claims are capped at $5,000.
Eviction Notices and Summary Possession in Puhi
HRS chapter 521 governs. A month-to-month landlord must give 45 days of written notice; a month-to-month tenant, 28 days. For unpaid rent or breach, a separate period applies; read the current statute or the notice, and leave the call to the landlord or lawyer. See eviction notices.
Subpoena Service, Hospitals and Kauai Police Department Records near Puhi
The closest hospital is Wilcox Memorial, phone (808) 245-1100, 3.5 miles off at 3-3420 Kuhio Hwy, Lihue, HI 96766. Samuel Mahelona Memorial, phone (808) 822-4961, is 10.0 miles off in Kapaa, and Kauai Veterans Memorial, phone (808) 338-9431, is 17.8 miles off in Waimea at 4643 Waimea Canyon Dr, HI 96796. The Kauai Police Department holds police records.
Rule 45(c) names the sheriff, a deputy and any non-party aged 18 or older for statewide subpoena service, plus a chief of police or subordinate in a county. A recipient of a deposition-related document subpoena has 10 days after service to object in writing under Rule 45(d)(1). HRS chapter 624D handles other states. See subpoena service.
ZIP Codes and Nearby Communities Around Puhi
The ZIP code is 96766, and the Kauai communities closest to Puhi are Lihue and Hanamaulu, 2.4 and 3.8 miles off. See the Kauai County hub.
Puhi Process Server FAQ
Is only the sheriff allowed to serve?
No. Rule 4(c) also covers non-party adults.
Which court is nearest?
Puʻuhonua Kaulike, 3.5 miles away.
What shows delivery?
A signed proof of service by email.