Skip Tracing
/skɪp ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of locating a person's whereabouts, often for legal or debt collection purposes, when they have evaded contact or moved without notice.
The attorney hired a private investigator specializing in skip tracing to find the defendant who had disappeared.
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Commentary
Skip tracing is a specialized investigative technique commonly used in legal and debt recovery contexts to locate individuals who avoid service of process or financial obligations.
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