RECEIPT OF LEGAL PAPERS - 2461

All departments/agencies will have written procedures to follow in the event legal papers are delivered/served.

The employee will immediately prepare a memo to the department/agency’s legal office stating (1) the date of receipt and (2) the method of receiving the papers (i.e. personal/mail/etc.).

This memo will be attached to the original papers and forwarded immediately to the legal office.  The legal office will contact the Office of the Attorney General.

Employees are instructed to not (1) sign or return any legal papers concerning the accident/incident and/or (2) discuss or speak to any individual concerning the accident/incident other than their legal office or a representative of the Office of the Attorney General.