32 CFR Part 257 — Acceptance of Service of Process

PART 257—ACCEPTANCE OF SERVICE OF PROCESS Authority: 5 U.S.C. 301, 133. Source: 49 FR 1490, Jan. 12, 1984, unless otherwise noted. § 257.1 Purpose. This rule updates DoD policy governing acceptance of service of process served on the Secretary of Defense and the Secretaries of the Military Departments. § 257.2 Applicability. This rule applies to the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) and the Military Departments. § 257.3 Definition. Service of Process. § 257.4 Policy. It is DoD policy to accept service of process directed to the Secretary of Defense or a Secretary of a Military Department in his official capacity. Acceptance of service of process will not constitute an admission or waiver with respect to the jurisdiction or to the propriety of service. § 257.5 Responsibilities. The following responsibilities may not be redelegated: (a) The General Counsel, Department of Defense, (b) The Secretary of the Army, Chief, Litigation Division, (c) The Secretary of the Navy, General Counsel, (d) The Secretary of the Air Force, Chief, General Litigation Division,

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