Service of process—service of the documents initiating a civil lawsuit—is a frequent issue of concern for judicial officials and practitioners. Typically, we are concerned about service of process because it is one of the necessary elements of personal jurisdiction. A defect in the manner of service or in the process itself (i.e., the initiating documents) can prevent the court from exercising jurisdiction over the person purportedly served. Questions about service of process and personal jurisdiction are extensive and complex and have been the subject of many blog posts, but this post will explore a different aspect of service of process—its interaction with statutes of limitations.