Civil Process
The Civil Process Division serves civil processes issued by the court system.
One of the duties of Sheriff’s Offices across the state of North Carolina is serving court documents, which is also known as civil process. The Civil Process Division at the Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office serve documents such as summons, writs of possession, foreclosures, executions, claim and deliveries, subpoenas, restraining orders, child custody orders, show cause orders and child support warrants.
Our Civil Process Division is headed by Lieutenant Mike Murphy, assisted by Sergeant Shawn Wildes, and Lieutenant Richard Moffat, assisted by Sergeant Shannon Fish.
Phone: (828) 250-4410
Fax: (828) 285-8313
Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm
Payment: Cash, Certified Check or Money Order
Payable to: Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office
Mailing:
Buncombe County Sheriff’s Office
Attn: Civil Process Division
60 Court Plaza, 4th Floor
Asheville, North Carolina 28801
Procedure for obtaining service on an Out-of-State process
Paperwork Needed:
Original Summons (including attachments as necessary)
Original Return of Service Form
One copy for each person being served
Letter of instructions or special needs as desired
Self-addressed stamped envelope for return to the originating Clerk of Superior Court.
NOTE: Persons must reside within Buncombe County—physical address required; no post office box.
NOTE: Please fax all DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTIVE ORDERS to the Family Justice Center @ 828-250-6929 and follow up with a phone call to 828-250-6900 to confirm receipt.