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MI SB0980
Bill
AI Summary
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Amends MCL 600.227 to allow Supreme Court writs and process to be executed in any county of the state, changing "shall run into" to "may be executed."
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Amends MCL 600.316 to allow Court of Appeals process to be served by Michigan State Police members or any officer authorized to serve circuit court process.
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Establishes alternate service procedures when a court order prohibits disclosure of a party's address or contact between parties: the serving party delivers extra copies to the court clerk requesting service by the clerk, sheriff, deputy sheriff, police officer, or appointed court officer.
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Applies the alternate service provision to both Supreme Court appeals (MCL 600.227) and Court of Appeals cases (MCL 600.316) when protective orders are in place.
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Takes effect 90 days after enactment.
Legislative Description
Civil procedure; appeals; service of papers; provide for alternate service if party is protected by a protective order. Amends secs. 227 & 316 of 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.227 & 600.316).
Family law, domestic violence
Last Action
Referred To Committee On Families, Children, And Seniors
10/1/2014