Form MC 01, Summons Instructions
This form contains 51 fields organized into 19 sections. Below is a complete list of every field, its type, and what information is expected.
| Field Name | Type | Description |
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| Acknowledger Information | ||
| Acknowledged Attachments | Text |
Please provide any additional attachments that were received along with the summons and complaint.
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| Acknowledged On Behalf Of | Text |
Please enter the name of the entity or individual on whose behalf the service is being acknowledged.
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| Acknowledger Name | Text |
Please enter the full name of the person acknowledging service.
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| Acknowledgment Details | ||
| Acknowledged Attachments | Text |
Please list any attachments that were received with the summons and complaint.
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| Acknowledgment Date | Date |
Please provide the date of acknowledgment for the received service.
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| Case Number | ||
| Case Number | Text | |
| Case Number | Text |
Enter the official case number assigned to this legal proceeding.
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| Civil Case Information | ||
| Business Case | Checkbox |
Check this box if the civil action is a business case, or if all or part of the action includes a business or commercial dispute under MCL 600.8035.
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| MDHHS and Health Plan Recovery Right | Checkbox |
Check this box if MDHHS and/or a contracted health plan may have a right to recover expenses in this case, and you certify that notice and a copy of the complaint will be provided in accordance with MCL 400.106(4).
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| No Other Pending/Resolved Civil Action | Checkbox |
Check this box if there is no other pending or resolved civil action arising out of the same transaction or occurrence as alleged in the complaint.
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| Previously Filed Civil Action | Checkbox |
Check this box if a civil action between these parties or other parties, arising out of the transaction or occurrence alleged in the complaint, has been previously filed.
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| Court Information | ||
| Judicial District | Text |
Enter the specific judicial district name where the court is located.
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| Judicial Circuit | Text |
Enter the specific judicial circuit name where the court is located.
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| County | Text |
Enter the name of the county where the court is located.
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| Court Address | Text |
Provide the complete physical address of the court.
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| Court Telephone Number | Text |
Enter the telephone number for the court.
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| Defendant Information | ||
| Defendant's Name, Address, and Telephone Number | Text |
Provide the defendant's full name, current address, and telephone number in this field.
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| Domestic Relations Case Status | ||
| No Pending/Resolved Cases | Checkbox |
Check this box if there are no pending or resolved cases within the jurisdiction of the family division of the circuit court involving the family or family members who are the subject of the complaint.
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| One or More Pending/Resolved Cases | Checkbox |
Check this box if there is one or more pending or resolved cases within the jurisdiction of the family division of the circuit court involving the family or family members who are the subject of the complaint, and you have filed a confidential case inventory (MC 21).
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| Unknown Pending/Resolved Cases | Checkbox |
Check this box if it is unknown whether there are pending or resolved cases within the jurisdiction of the family division of the circuit court involving the family or family members who are the subject of the complaint.
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| Incorrect Address Fee | ||
| Incorrect Address Fee Amount | Number |
Please enter the monetary amount charged for the incorrect address fee.
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| Incorrect Address Miles Traveled | Number |
Please enter the number of miles traveled due to the incorrect address.
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| Incorrect Address Travel Fee | Number |
Please enter the fee amount associated with the miles traveled due to the incorrect address.
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| Plaintiff Information | ||
| Plaintiff's Name, Address, and Phone Number | Text |
Provide the full name, complete mailing address, and telephone number of the plaintiff.
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| Plaintiff's Attorney Information | ||
| Attorney Information | Text |
Provide the plaintiff's attorney's bar number, full address, and telephone number.
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| Previous Action Status | ||
| Remains Pending | Checkbox |
Check this box if the previous action is still pending. Fill only if 'Previously Filed Civil Action' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Previously Filed Civil Action
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| No Longer Pending | Checkbox |
Check this box if the previous action is no longer pending. Fill only if 'Previously Filed Civil Action' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Previously Filed Civil Action
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| Previous Case Details | ||
| Previously filed in this court | Checkbox |
Check this box if a civil action between these parties or other parties arising out of the same transaction or occurrence as alleged in the complaint was previously filed in this court. Fill only if 'Previously Filed Civil Action' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Previously Filed Civil Action
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| Previously filed in another court | Checkbox |
Check this box if a civil action between these parties or other parties arising out of the same transaction or occurrence as alleged in the complaint was previously filed in another court. Fill only if 'Previously Filed Civil Action' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Previously Filed Civil Action
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| Previous Case Court Name | Text |
Provide the name of the court where the previous civil action was filed. Fill only if 'Previously Filed Civil Action' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Previously Filed Civil Action
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| Previous Case Number | Text |
Enter the case number assigned to the previously filed civil action. Fill only if 'Previously Filed Civil Action' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Previously Filed Civil Action
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| Previous Case Assigned Judge | Text |
Enter the name of the judge to whom the previously filed civil action was assigned. Fill only if 'Previously Filed Civil Action' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Previously Filed Civil Action
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| Server Identity | ||
| Official Process Server | Checkbox |
Check this box if the person serving the documents is a sheriff, deputy sheriff, bailiff, appointed court officer, or an attorney for one of the parties.
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| Legally Competent Adult | Checkbox |
Check this box if the person serving the documents is a legally competent adult who is not a party to the case or an officer of a corporate party.
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| Server Signature | ||
| Server Signature | Text |
Please provide the signature of the server.
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| Server Printed Name | Text |
Please provide the typed or printed full name of the server.
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| Service Details | ||
| Name | Text |
Please enter the full name of the person or entity that was served. Fill only if 'Service Completed', 'Unable to Complete Service' is 'Yes', any.
Depends on:
Service Completed, Unable to Complete Service
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| Date and Time of Service | Date |
Please enter the date and time when the service was completed. Fill only if 'Service Completed' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Service Completed
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| Place or Address of Service | Text |
Please enter the full physical address or place where the service was performed. Fill only if 'Service Completed', 'Unable to Complete Service' is 'Yes', any.
Depends on:
Service Completed, Unable to Complete Service
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| Attachments | Text |
Please list any attachments that were included with the summons and complaint during service. Fill only if 'Service Completed', 'Unable to Complete Service' is 'Yes', any.
Depends on:
Service Completed, Unable to Complete Service
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| Service Fee | ||
| Service Fee Amount | Number |
Enter the amount charged for the service fee.
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| Miles Traveled for Service | Number |
Enter the total number of miles traveled for the service.
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| Mileage Fee | Number |
Enter the fee charged for the miles traveled.
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| Service Status | ||
| Service Completed | Checkbox |
Check this box if service of the summons and complaint has been successfully completed.
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| Served Personally | Checkbox |
Check this box if service was completed by personally delivering the documents to the addressee. Fill only if 'Service Completed' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Service Completed
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| Served by Mail | Checkbox |
Check this box if service was completed by registered or certified mail with return receipt requested and delivery restricted to the addressee, and a copy of the return receipt is attached. Fill only if 'Service Completed' is 'Yes'.
Depends on:
Service Completed
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| Unable to Complete Service | Checkbox |
Check this box if you have attempted to serve the summons and complaint but were unable to complete service.
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| Summons Section | ||
| Issue Date | Date |
Enter the date the summons was issued.
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| Expiration Date | Date |
Enter the date by which the summons must be served to be valid.
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| Court Clerk Name | Text |
Enter the name of the court clerk responsible for this summons.
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| Total Fee | ||
| Total Fee Amount | Number |
Enter the total sum of all applicable fees.
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