What is the result of a certified process server being labeled as inactive?

When a certified process server is labeled as inactive, it signifies that they are currently not in a position to serve legal documents. This designation generally means they are not authorized to perform the duties associated with serving process, which includes delivering legal documents like summonses or subpoenas.

Being inactive may occur for various reasons, such as failure to meet continuing education requirements, lapsing certification, or personal circumstances that temporarily prevent them from performing their duties. Without an active status, they lose the legal authority to conduct service of process, thereby making it impossible for them to serve documents until they reactivate their status.

On the other hand, the other options do not accurately reflect the implications of being labeled inactive. Being inactive does not entail facing criminal charges, nor does it guarantee any continuation of client referrals. Additionally, while an inactive process server might have the option to resume practice, this is contingent on fulfilling specific requirements or steps to reactivate their status; thus, they cannot simply "resume practice at any time" without addressing the conditions that led to their inactive status.