Civil Process Division

Deputy B. Scoggins

BScoggins@polknc.gov

828.894.3001 ext 310

The Civil Process Division is responsible for serving all civil paperwork coming from the courts including: 

Civil Summons

Magistrate/Small Claims Summons

Domestic Violence Protection Summons & Orders

Paternity and Child Support Papers 

Summary Ejectments Civil Executions

Summary Ejectments Civil Executions

Writs of Possession and/or Execution

Subpoenas to Appear and/or Produce, etc. 

These civil papers tell the named person(s) of a court date or an action that must be taken.  The division receives these papers from the North Carolina Courts, the Federal Courts, and Courts in other states. 

Service Fees

The service fee for all civil processes is $30.  There is a fee of $30 for each additional defendant to be served.  For Writs of Possession and/ or Execution is a $30 service fee.  

All fees are to be paid at the Polk County Sheriff's Office  located at 164 Government Complex Dr Columbus NC 28722, in between the hours of 8am-5pm Monday to Friday.  

Fees must be paid in cash using the exact amount.