Courts are in Battle Creek
Calhoun County’s courts sit at the Justice Center in Battle Creek rather than in Marshall, the county seat.
PROCESS SERVER · MICHIGAN
Process server in
Calhoun County, MI
Battle Creek is Calhoun County’s largest city and Marshall is the county seat. Albion, Homer, and the townships around them are smaller towns and farmland.
Even though Marshall is the county seat, the 37th Circuit Court, the 10th District Court, and the Probate Court are at the Mary S. Coleman Justice Center in Battle Creek. We serve the people in those cases, and in cases from any other Michigan court, throughout the county.
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WHERE WE SERVE
Cities and townships in Calhoun County
- Battle Creek
- Marshall
- Albion
- Springfield
- Homer
- Tekonsha
- Athens
- Burlington
- Emmett Township
- Pennfield Township
- Bedford Township
- Leroy Township
- Marengo Township
- Marshall Township
- Albion Township
COURTS
Courts in Calhoun County
- 37th Circuit CourtMary S. Coleman Justice Center, 161 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek.
- Calhoun County Probate CourtMary S. Coleman Justice Center, 161 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek.
- 10th District CourtCalhoun County. Mary S. Coleman Justice Center, 161 E. Michigan Ave., Battle Creek.
Filing in a court outside this list? We can still serve a defendant who lives or works here. Service follows the person, not the court.
LOCAL DETAILS
Serving papers in Calhoun County.
Shift workers
If you know the person’s employer or shift, share it so the attempts can be planned around when they’re likely to be home.
Rural south county
Around Homer, Tekonsha, and Athens, homes can be far apart on country roads. Directions or a description of the property save time.
WHAT WE SERVE
Papers we deliver
in Calhoun County.
Most assignments are one of these. Have something else? Send the details and we’ll let you know.
Summons and complaints
Personal delivery to individuals, and service on businesses through an officer or registered agent.
Subpoenas
Witness and records subpoenas. Tell us the appearance or production date and whether a witness fee is enclosed.
Divorce and family law papers
Divorce complaints, custody and support filings, and motions, handled with discretion.
Eviction and landlord-tenant papers
Summons and complaints in summary proceedings for landlords, property managers, and their attorneys.
Small claims
Small claims affidavits and summonses when you’d rather not rely on certified mail.
Send the request
Use the online form or email the documents with the name, address, and your deadline.
We confirm the details
We review the address and timing, then confirm pricing and instructions before starting.
Service attempts
Attempts follow the plan and instructions agreed for your assignment.
Proof of service
You receive a signed proof of service stating when, where, how, and on whom the papers were served.
FAQ
Serving papers in Calhoun County: common questions.
General information about Michigan court rules, not legal advice. Your attorney or the court clerk can answer questions about your specific case.
Who can serve papers in Calhoun County?
Under MCR 2.103(A), any legally competent adult who isn’t a party to the case, or an officer of a corporate party, may serve process.
How are eviction papers served?
Under MCR 4.201(D), the papers are mailed and also delivered in person, given to a household member of suitable age, or, after diligent attempts, securely attached to the main entrance.
Can you serve papers from a court in another county?
Yes. Process from any Michigan court can be served on someone who lives or works in Calhoun County.
What proof of service do I get?
A signed statement of who was served and when, where, and how, which MCR 2.104(A) accepts for filing.
How many attempts are included?
The rules don’t set a number. We agree on the attempts and timing with you before starting.