Civil procedure: service of process; cost for service of process for personal protection orders; eliminate. Amends secs. 2559 & 2950 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.2559 & 600.2950). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0612'25, HB 5121'25
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Overview
This bill eliminates the requirement to pay a fee for serving personal protection orders in Michigan. Specifically, it removes the cost associated with serving these orders, which was previously charged to the petitioner. The bill also clarifies certain provisions related to fees for process service, including those for personal protection orders, and addresses issues related to enforcement and notification of law enforcement.
Key provisions
- Removes the fee for serving personal protection orders.
- Clarifies the fee schedule for various types of process service, including garnishments, seizures, and subpoenas.
- Specifies mileage rates for process service.
- Addresses the charging of fees for seized property and related expenses.
- Outlines requirements for notifying law enforcement of personal protection orders.
- Establishes procedures for issuing ex parte personal protection orders.
- Defines key terms related to personal protection orders, such as ‘dating relationship’ and ‘personal protection order’.
- Requires the court to designate law enforcement agencies responsible for entering personal protection orders into the law enforcement information network.
Who is affected
- Petitioners for personal protection orders
- Respondents to personal protection orders
- Law enforcement agencies
- Courts
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