(2) The deputy sheriff or constable serving the summons and complaint shall make proof
of service on the original summons and shall file it with the clerk of the appropriate
court at or before the time of the hearing. The proof of service shall show the manner
and the day, hour, and place of service, and shall show that the defendant was served
no less than five (5) days before the hearing.
(b) In all actions pursuant to this chapter other than for nonpayment of rent, the procedure
shall be as follows:
(1) The summons for eviction actions pursuant to §§ 34-18-36 and 34-18-38 shall be in the form provided in § 34-18-56(h). A blank answer, in the form provided in § 34-18-56(j) shall be served together with this summons.
(2) The summons in all other actions pursuant to this chapter shall be in the form provided
in § 34-18-56(i). Service shall be made pursuant to Rule 4 of the district court civil rules, or other
appropriate rule of court.