The Iowa Service of Civil Papers Directions to Sheriff is a process that enables individuals to initiate civil action in Iowa courts. It is a way for plaintiffs to serve defendants with legal documents, such as summonses, complaints, subpoenas, and writs. The process is typically initiated by the plaintiff filing a request for service of process with the court clerk. The clerk will then issue a set of directions to the sheriff of the county where the defendant resides. The sheriff will then make a reasonable attempt to serve the documents to the defendant. The two main types of Iowa Service of Civil Papers Directions to Sheriff are Personal Service and Substituted Service. Personal service requires the sheriff to personally hand the documents to the defendant. Substituted Service allows the sheriff to serve the documents via another method, such as by posting them in a public place or sending them via certified mail. The sheriff must then file an affidavit of service with the court clerk.