2017 House Bill 4681

Increase process server fees

Introduced in the House

May 31, 2017

Introduced by Rep. Julie Alexander (R-64)

To increase allowable travel, mileage, and various other fees paid to process servers who deliver court documents. When an individual is sued, the constitutional right of due process requires that he or she must be notified of the pending lawsuit, which is called "service of process." These fees were also raised by a <a href="http://www.michiganvotes.org/2012-SB-1043">2012 law</a>. See also Senate Bill 224 and House Bill 4480.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary