A circuit court shared with Gratiot
The 29th Circuit Court covers both Clinton and Gratiot counties. Clinton County cases are heard at the courthouse in St. Johns.
PROCESS SERVER · MICHIGAN
Process server in
Clinton County, MI
Clinton County sits just north of Lansing. The southern townships around DeWitt and Bath have grown quickly, while the north around St. Johns, Fowler, and Ovid is still mostly small towns and farmland.
The county’s courts share a single building in St. Johns. We serve the people in those cases, and in cases filed anywhere else in Michigan, throughout the county.
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WHERE WE SERVE
Cities and townships in Clinton County
- St. Johns
- DeWitt
- DeWitt Township
- Bath Township
- Watertown Township
- Ovid
- Elsie
- Fowler
- Westphalia
- Eagle
- Maple Rapids
- Olive Township
COURTS
Courts in Clinton County
- 29th Circuit CourtCovers Clinton and Gratiot counties. 100 E. State St., St. Johns.
- Clinton County Probate Court100 E. State St., St. Johns.
- 65A District CourtClinton County. 100 E. State St., St. Johns.
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 Clinton County.
Growing south, rural north
New subdivisions near DeWitt and Bath can be missing from older maps, and farm addresses up north may have several buildings. Any detail you have helps.
Part of East Lansing is in Clinton County
East Lansing and Lansing both reach into Clinton County. If your case involves an address near the county line, confirm the correct court with the clerk.
WHAT WE SERVE
Papers we deliver
in Clinton 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 Clinton 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 deliver court papers in Michigan?
MCR 2.103(A) lets any legally competent adult who isn’t a party, or an officer of a corporate party, serve process. You can’t serve your own case papers.
Can you serve papers for a case filed outside Clinton County?
Yes. A summons or subpoena from any Michigan court can be served on someone who lives or works in Clinton County.
Can papers be handed to someone else in the household?
For an ordinary civil summons, no. MCR 2.105(A) requires personal delivery to the defendant or restricted-delivery mail, unless the court orders alternate service. In landlord-tenant cases, MCR 4.201(D) does allow delivery to a household member of suitable age.
How long is my summons valid?
Under MCR 2.102(D), a summons expires 91 days after it is issued. If you’re close to that date, tell us so we can plan the attempts around it.
What proof of service do you provide?
A signed, verified statement of service that says who was served and when, where, and how. MCR 2.104(A) accepts this form of proof.