The bill amends the Revised Judicature Act of 1961 by updating several sections related to the service of process and court fees. Notably, it specifies that process in civil actions can be served by any person of suitable age and discretion who is not a party or an officer of a corporate party. Additionally, when serving process in governmental institutions, hospitals, or homes, it must be done by the person in charge or a staff member. The bill also removes the previous exclusion of service under the extreme risk protection order act from this section.

In terms of court fees, the bill outlines various fees that must be paid to the clerk of the court for filing civil actions, appeals, and jury demands, while also detailing the distribution of these fees to the county and state treasurers. It introduces provisions for waiving or suspending fees based on indigency or other circumstances, and it clarifies the fees associated with serving process, including mileage and additional charges for specific services. The bill also eliminates the prohibition on charging fees for serving process related to the extreme risk protection order act, allowing for a more standardized approach to service fees across different types of actions.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 600.1908