§ Rule 4.1 Service of Other Process

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Rule 4.1 Service of Other Process

(a) Generally.Process other than a summons as provided in Rule 4 or a subpoena as provided in Rule 45 may be served by a United States marshal, a deputy United States marshal, or unless otherwise provided by statute, by a person who is not a party and not less than 18 years of age, who shall make proof of service as provided in Rule 4(l). The process may be served anywhere within the District of Columbia, and, when authorized by applicable statute, beyond the territorial limits of the District of Columbia.

(b) Civil Contempt Proceedings.Orders in civil contempt proceedings shall be served in the District of Columbia or elsewhere within the United States if not more than 100 miles from the District of Columbia.