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

Updated the bill version label from 'S-2' to 'S-1' and replaced the associated tracking identifiers.

The bill header was updated to reflect the new version number (S-2) and a new tracking identifier, while the underlying text of the legislation remains identical.

The bill version identifier was updated from 'S-2' to 'S-1' to reflect the latest amendment status, and associated tracking codes were changed accordingly.

Updated process server fees for serving summons, affidavits, and garnishment requests to $26.00 plus mileage, and increased the fee for seizing goods to $40.00 plus mileage and actual expenses.

Added a new fee category for serving eviction orders ($40.00 plus mileage) and notice of sale documents ($26.00 plus mileage).

Added a new subsection prohibiting process servers from charging fees for serving personal protection orders, restraining orders, or related documents in violence against women cases.

Modified the rules for seizing property to clarify that fees for seizing property are collected in the same manner as the seized property itself.

Added requirements that courts must designate specific law enforcement agencies to enter restraining orders into state databases and to serve the orders on respondents.

Added a requirement that if a respondent is a law enforcement officer, the court must notify the officer's employing agency about the restraining order.

Added a requirement that if a respondent is a department of corrections employee, the state department of corrections must be notified about the restraining order.

Added a requirement that if a respondent is identified as having access to sensitive information about the petitioner or children, the friend of the court must be notified.

Added a requirement that courts must schedule hearings on motions to modify or rescind ex parte restraining orders within 14 days, or within 5 days if the order prohibits firearm possession.

Added a requirement that courts must provide the petitioner with at least two true copies of the restraining order at no cost.

Added a requirement that law enforcement agencies must enter restraining orders into the state database immediately upon receipt without requiring proof of service.

Added a requirement that if a respondent is less than 18 years old, their parent, guardian, or custodian must also be served with the restraining order.

Added a requirement that law enforcement officers must give individuals an opportunity to comply with a restraining order before making a custodial arrest for violation, unless immediate compliance is not possible.

Added a definition clarifying that 'dating relationship' means frequent, intimate associations primarily characterized by the expectation of affectional involvement.

Added a new subsection stating that courts cannot issue mutual personal protection orders (where both parties are restrained) unless both have properly petitioned the court.

Added a definition clarifying that 'order for the seizure of property' includes writs of attachment and execution in claim and delivery actions.