California Private Investigator Practice Exam

Can private investigators serve levees and wage garnishment orders?

1. Yes

2. No

3. Only under court order

4. Only if employed by the state

The correct answer is: No

Private investigators do not have the authority to serve levies or wage garnishment orders. Serving such legal documents typically requires specific legal credentials or processes that PIs do not possess. This responsibility is usually carried out by law enforcement officers or licensed process servers who are trained and authorized to handle this type of service. While private investigators can assist clients in many aspects of investigations, their role does not extend to serving legal documents like levies or garnishments directly. These processes often require adherence to strict legal and procedural standards that PIs are not qualified to meet in this context.