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CALSPro Legislative Update & Call to Action

CALSPro Connect

Join us for an interactive CALSPro Certified Process Server (CCPS) Workshop followed by a CALSPro Connect Process Server Recruitment Event. This session includes updated CCPS course material, an overview of California law changes taking effect 2027 following the passage of AB 747, and engaging presenters with real-world process serving experience. The CALSPro Connect portion of the event is designed to connect boots on the ground process servers with process serving agencies seeking educated professionals. Register here: calspro.org/event-calendar…

Join us for an interactive CALSPro Certified Process Server (CCPS) Workshopfollowed by a CALSPro Connect Process Server Recruitment Event. This session includes updated CCPS course material, an overview of California law changes taking effect 2027 following the passage of AB 747, and engaging presenters with real-world process serving experience. The CALSPro Connect portion of the event is designed to connect boots on the ground process servers with process serving agencies seeking educated professionals. Register here: calspro.org/event-calendar…

Call to Action!   Message from the CALSPro President regarding the Proposed Amendments to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 45   We need your help! There is currently proposed legislation that could significantly impact how subpoenas are served and how due process is protected. CALSPro is asking members to stay informed and alert as we respond to proposed amendments   After careful review, CALSPro does not support the expansion of alternative service methods for subpoenas under Rule 45. These legal instruments impose serious obligations, often on individuals who are not parties to a case, and personal service remains the most reliable and verifiable method of providing lawful notice.   Treating mailed or electronic delivery as equivalent to personal service introduces uncertainty around identity, receipt, and awareness—issues that frequently surface only after deadlines are missed and disputes arise.   CALSPro is coordinating with NAPPS, other state associations, and legal support professionals nationwide to present a unified voice in support of due process and professional service standards.   How you can help by visiting: regulations.gov/.../USC-RULES-…   Submit a public comment, supporting personal service as the method for serving subpoena.   Share this message with colleagues, firms and other professional associations who support reliable and verifiable service of process   This issue reaches beyond a single rule change. It affects the integrity of lawful notice and the role of our profession. We encourage members to stay engaged, share their perspectives, and participate in upcoming CALSPro round-table discussions.   Jackie Janney President California Association of Legal Support Professionals (CALSPro) calspro.org info@calspro.org

Member Spotlight: Andrew R. Estin Andrew R. “Andy” Estin became a leader in the process-serving industry at a remarkably early age. After serving thirteen months in Vietnam as a United States Marine—earning the rank of Sergeant in his early twenties—Andy transitioned into civilian life with the same discipline and sense of service that would define his professional legacy. Andy’s career in legal support began in 1969 with Alex Rifkind Attorney Service in Los Angeles, a pivotal year for the profession. That same year marked the formation of the California Association of Photocopiers and Process Servers—now known as California Association of Legal Support Professionals—and the enactment of the nation’s first law requiring the registration of process servers. Amid growing legislative scrutiny and rapid industry change, Andy quickly emerged as a trusted leader. In 1973, CALSPro members elected him President, and over the next fifty years he served in numerous leadership roles, including extended service on the Board of Directors. Andy’s impact expanded nationally in 1982 following a critical discovery by CALSPro member Thomas Bowman Jr., who identified a proposed amendment to Rule 4 of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure that would have permitted service by mail. Recognizing the serious threat this posed to the profession, Bowman and fellow CALSPro members alerted Andy. That moment planted the seed for the creation of National Association of Professional Process Servers. Andy Estin and Tom Bowman took the lead in organizing the fledgling association, successfully advocating for amendments that aligned federal service rules with California’s notice and acknowledgment procedures—averting what many viewed as a looming disaster for the industry. Andy was one of the forty-two process servers who attended the historic October 1982 founding meeting of NAPPS in Las Vegas. He was subsequently elected as the organization’s founding president and has since served multiple terms as an officer and director. Widely regarded as a treasured resource, Andy is known for his strategic insight and deep legislative knowledge. He has testified before the Washington Legislature, as well as the California Senate and Assembly Judiciary Committees, and has assisted state associations in Texas, Arizona, and Pennsylvania in both opposing harmful legislation and drafting effective licensing laws. CALSPro honored Andy’s extraordinary service with the prestigious Bert Rosenthal Memorial Award in 1980, recognizing individuals who demonstrate exceptional dedication to advancing the process-serving profession. In 2007, Andy again played a key role in guiding the organization’s strategic transition from CAPPS to CALSPro, better reflecting the expanding scope of legal-support services and strengthening the association’s legislative effectiveness in Sacramento. In 2002, NAPPS further recognized Andy’s legacy by naming him the third recipient of the Donald C. “Mac” MacDonald Award for Professionalism and Distinguished Service—one of the association’s highest honors. Now retired in Los Angeles, Andrew R. Estin continues to mentor professionals across the industry, generously sharing decades of experience and institutional knowledge. He remains a registered process server in Los Angeles County, and it is fitting that his assigned registration is Number One—a distinction that perfectly reflects his pioneering role, enduring leadership, and lasting impact on the profession.

CALSPro Board Members in Sacramento Advocating to Preserve and Protect Process Servers Across California. Happy Holidays from our families to yours.

Beginning on Jan. 2, 2026, in accordance with General Order 2025-GEN-022-00 issued by Presiding Judge Sergio C. Tapia II, all plaintiffs filing a limited jurisdiction unlawful detainer (UD) complaint in the Superior Court of Los Angeles County must, at the time of filing the complaint, submit all cellular telephone numbers for defendant(s), if they have them. Link to General Order 2025-GEN-022-00:lascpubstorage.blob.core.windows.net/cpw/LIBSVCExec… Submit at the time of filing the complaint all known cellular telephone numbers for the defendant(s) if they have them, using Form LASC CIV 312: lascpubstorage.blob.core.windows.net/cpw/LIBSVCComm…

Governor Newsom signed AB 747 this afternoon. The new requirements take effect on January 1, 2027. CALSPro will, of course, provide education and guidance as the effective date approaches.

After another incredible CALSPro Conference, 1 thing is clear: our strength is in our community. CALSPro isn’t just an annual event. It’s a year-round network fighting for #dueprocess, advocating at the Capitol, and providing the education and connections you need to succeed. 1/2

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…and why accountability and transparency matter for process servers and the clients we serve. 👉 Did you miss out? Learn more about the bill and how you can get involved by becoming a CALSPro member: calspro.org/membership/joi… #AB747 #ProcessServers #DueProcess 2/2

“At the heart of it, AB 747 is really about 2 things: accountability and transparency. And those values show up in the smallest details…” This year’s CALSPro Annual Conference dug into the real-world impact of AB 747… 1/2

We left inspired, informed, and united in our mission to protect due process and strengthen the process serving profession. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us in Long Beach. The conversations don’t end here. Together, we’ll keep the fight going on #AB747 and beyond. 2/2

What an incredible weekend at the 2025 CALSPro Annual Conference! From panel insights and legislative updates to networking and celebrating our profession, this year’s conference was packed with energy, connection, and momentum. #CALSProConference2025 #FaceTheFutureTogether 1/2

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