Key facts
- A deputy attempted to serve civil papers to Deion Sanders at a University of Colorado practice on August 11.
A deputy from the Boulder County Sheriff's Office attempted to serve civil papers to Deion Sanders at a University of Colorado practice on August 11. Sanders was unavailable, but his legal counsel later received the papers.
The incident highlights the challenges in serving legal documents to public figures, even when they are not actively avoiding service, and underscores the legal proceedings involving Deion Sanders' son.
A deputy from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office visited the University of Colorado campus on August 11 to serve civil papers to football coach Deion Sanders. The attempt occurred during an open practice, and Sanders was unavailable to receive the documents at that time. A spokesperson for the sheriff's office stated that university staff were cooperative in trying to find a suitable time for service.
Sanders is being subpoenaed to testify in a bankruptcy trial related to his son, Shilo Sanders, which is scheduled to begin on August 31. While the initial attempt at the university campus was unsuccessful, Sanders' legal counsel later confirmed receipt of the papers on his behalf. Due to the counsel not being located in Boulder County, the paperwork was transferred to Denver for completion of service.
Carrie Haverfield, a senior communications specialist for the sheriff's office, noted that multiple attempts are often necessary for serving civil papers and that university staff were helpful, not obstructive. The specific contents of the civil papers are not disclosed. Shilo Sanders is also involved in ongoing litigation stemming from a high school incident.