Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County Service and Proof of Service Rules
65 rules from official source documents
E-service, mail, personal service, proof of service, certificate, and timing requirements.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
When service is selected during submission, selected parties are served at checkout and MiFILE generates a proof of service for filing in the court file.
If service is selected during file submission, service on the selected parties is made at the time of Checkout (at the time you submit your filings). The MiFILE system will generate a Proof of Service document that will be filed into the court file.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
When Service is selected during submission, the selected parties are served at submission.
If Service is selected during file submission, service on the selected parties is made at the time of submission.
CRITICAL
The system generates a Proof of Service and files it into the court file when service is selected during submission.
The system will generate a Proof of Service document that will be filed into the court file.
CRITICAL
After the case starts, the Clerk’s Office will e-file the OIE and serve the petitioner; the plaintiff must serve the OIE on the defendant with the summons and complaint.
The Clerk’s Office will create and eFile an Order for Information (OIE) and serve the petitioner with a copy after the new case has been started. Plaintiff is responsible for serving a copy of the OIE Order with the Summons and Complaint onto the defendant.
CRITICAL
If parties are not connected to e-filing, file a separate proof of service timely or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
If parties are not connected to the e-file system, a separate proof of service must be timely filed, or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
CRITICAL
Notice is required before taking a default judgment, except when judgment is requested on the day of trial.
You must give notice if you intend to take a Default Judgment unless judgment is requested on the day of Trial.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion
After the Court selects a hearing date, the attorney or party may file the motion and Notice of Hearing, if needed, and complete service.
After the Court has selected the hearing date, the Attorney/Party may file the Motion (if it has not been filed already) and a Notice of Hearing and complete service after they receive a date.
CRITICAL
If parties are not connected to the e-file system, a separate proof of service must be timely filed or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
If parties are not connected to the e-file system, a separate proof of service must be timely filed, or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
CRITICAL
File proofs of service at or before taking a default judgment.
Proofs of service should be filed at the time of or before taking a Default Judgment, MCR 2.603.
CRITICAL
Must show at least one attempt of personal service or sufficient other attempts to accomplish service.
Must show at least one attempt of personal service or sufficient other attempts to accomplish service.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties
Court orders are served through MiFile, and failure to register for MiFile notifications will not excuse noncompliance.
The Court’s orders are served on the parties through MiFile and the Court will assume that parties are receiving Court orders and will not excuse non-compliance with a Court order because an attorney or, a self-represented party, failed to set themselves up as a recipient in MiFile.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties
Court orders are served through MiFile, and failure to set up as a recipient does not excuse noncompliance.
The Court’s orders are served on the parties through MiFile and the Court will assume that parties are receiving Court orders and will not excuse non-compliance with a Court order because an attorney or, a self-represented party, failed to set themselves up as a recipient in MiFile.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion
Parties not connected to the e-filing system must timely file a separate proof of service or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
If parties are not connected to the e-file system, a separate proof of service must be timely filed, or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- PPO motion
After a PPO motion is filed, court staff email the hearing notice to the moving party, who must arrange service of the motion.
Upon the filing of a motion, court staff will email a notice of hearing to the moving party – the moving party is responsible for arranging service of the motion.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Ppo motion
After a PPO motion is filed, court staff emails the hearing notice to the moving party, who must arrange service of the motion.
Upon the filing of a motion, court staff will email a notice of hearing to the moving party – the moving party is responsible for arranging service of the motion.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to opposing party
If the motion hearing date and time are not stipulated, the Zoom hearing must be scheduled at least seven days out and notice must be given to the other parties by email.
If the Motion hearing date and time is not stipulated to the Zoom hearing must be scheduled out 7 days and notice must be given to the other party(ies) via email.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 2 calendar days
All documents and exhibits must be submitted to the court and the parties at least two days before the hearing.
Submit all documents/exhibits to the court and the parties at least two (2) days prior to the hearing;
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 2 calendar days
Submit all documents and exhibits to the court and the parties at least 2 days before the hearing.
Submit all documents/exhibits to the court and the parties at least two (2) days prior to the hearing;
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to opposing party
If the hearing date and time are not stipulated, schedule the Zoom hearing at least 7 days out and give the other parties notice by email.
If the Motion hearing date and time is not stipulated to the Zoom hearing must be scheduled out 7 days and notice must be given to the other party(ies) via email.
CRITICAL
The moving party must notify the other parties when the motion is adjourned.
The moving party shall notify other parties that the motion has been adjourned.
CRITICALCivil cases
Parties must serve briefs, lists, and motions on opposing parties or counsel.
Parties shall file briefs, lists, and motions by filing an original with the County Clerk’s Office, serving the opposing parties/ counsel, and delivering two JUDGE’S COPIES to Chambers located at Courtroom W1, all in accordance with the Michigan Rules of Court and the local rules of court.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Foregoing briefs, lists, and motions
The parties must serve the opposing party or counsel with the specified briefs, lists, and motions.
The parties must file the foregoing briefs, lists, and motions by filing an original with the County Clerk’s Office, serving the opposing party/ counsel, and delivering two JUDGE’S COPIES to Chambers located at Courtroom W1 (unless the case is an e-filing case, in which case, Judge’s Copies are not required), all in accordance with the Michigan Rules of Court and the local rules of court.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 1 calendar days
- Service
- Email to opposing party
Trial exhibits must be emailed to the staff attorney and opposing party or attorney no later than one week before trial, as required by the scheduling order.
Exhibits must be submitted to the court’s staff attorney (ostrowskik@oakgov.com) and the opposing party/attorney via email no later than one week before the trial per the scheduling order.
CRITICAL
A PPO requester must serve the PPO under the Michigan Court Rules and file proof of service; the court provides the hearing date if one is set.
If the court sets the matter for a hearing, the court will provide the date. The party requesting the PPO must serve it in accordance with the Michigan Court Rules and file an appropriate proof of service.
CRITICAL
The party requesting a PPO must serve it under the Michigan Court Rules and file proof of service.
The party requesting the PPO must serve it in accordance with the Michigan Court Rules and file an appropriate proof of service.
CRITICAL
Proposed exhibits must be served on the opposing party with the motion.
All proposed exhibits must be served on the opposing party with the underlying motion.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 1 calendar days
- Service
- Email to opposing party
Trial exhibits must be emailed to the staff attorney and opposing party or attorney no later than one week before trial, consistent with the scheduling order.
Exhibits must be submitted to the court’s staff attorney (ostrowskik@oaklandcountymi.gov) and the opposing party/attorney via email no later than one week before the trial per the scheduling order.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion
If a motion appears on the docket a fourth time, it will be dismissed and must be refiled and served with updated information.
If the same motion appears on the docket a fourth time, the court will dismiss it and require it to be refiled and served with updated information.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Proposed exhibits
All proposed exhibits must be served on the opposing party together with the underlying motion.
All proposed exhibits must be served on the opposing party with the underlying motion.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Service
Opposing counsel must be copied on the email submitting the Confidential Settlement Agreement.
Opposing counsel must be copied on this email.
CRITICALCivil cases
Provide proposed exhibits to the opposing party in advance of trial or the evidentiary hearing as required by the scheduling order.
Proposed exhibits must be provided to the opposing party in advance of the trial/evidentiary hearing date consistent with the scheduling order.
CRITICAL
Parties not connected to the e-file system must timely file a separate proof of service or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
If parties are not connected to the e-file system, a separate proof of service must be timely filed, or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
CRITICAL
If parties are not connected to the e-file system, a separate proof of service must be timely filed or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
If parties are not connected to the e-file system, a separate proof of service must be timely filed, or the motion will be dismissed for improper service.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to all parties
Counsel of record accept service of filings and other communications by email at the identified or directed address.
All counsel of record agree to accept service of all filings and other communication via email at the address identified by the State Bar of Michigan or a single email address as otherwise directed.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Unless exempt from mandatory e-filing, parties and the Court use the Court’s electronic filing and service system for e-service; parties must maintain a functional email address, and specified transmission failures are attributable to the authorized user.
As a reminder, unless exempted from mandatory electronic filing, e-service by the parties and the Court is effectuated using the Court’s Electronic-Filing and Electronic-Service system – the parties must ensure functionality of the email address provided to the Court for e-service/delivery etc.; a transmission failure caused by a problem with an authorized user’s telephone line, ISP, hardware or software is attributable to the authorized user regardless of who initiated the transmission.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Deadline
- 14 calendar days
- Applies to
- Deposition notice
Deposition notice must be served on a party’s corporate representative at least 14 days before the deposition.
Notice of a deposition must be served on a party’s corporate representative at least 14 days prior to the scheduled deposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties
Materials delivered through the Court’s e-filing system are served as of the document’s timestamp.
Delivery of materials by the Court’s e-filing system also constitutes service effective as of the time stamp on the document.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Initial disclosures
A party answering a specified pleading must serve initial disclosures by the later of 14 days after the opposing party’s disclosure is due or 28 days after filing its answer.
A party answering a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party complaint must serve its initial disclosure within the later of 14 days after the opposing party’s disclosure is due or 28 days after the party files its answer.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Initial disclosures
A proof of service for initial disclosures must be filed promptly.
Initial disclosures must be in writing, signed, and served, and a proof of service must be promptly filed.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Delivery through the Court’s e-filing system constitutes service effective at the document’s timestamp.
Delivery of materials by the Court’s e-filing system also constitutes service effective as of the time stamp on the document.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Initial disclosures
A party serving disclosures need serve only parties who have appeared, but must serve later-appearing parties within 14 days of their appearance.
c. A party serving disclosures need only serve parties that have appeared. The party must serve later-appearing parties within 14 days of the appearance.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Initial disclosures
Initial disclosures need be served only on parties who have appeared, and later-appearing parties must be served within 14 days after appearing.
A party serving disclosures need only serve parties that have appeared. The party must serve later-appearing parties within 14 days of the appearance.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Initial disclosures
A party filing a complaint or specified related pleading must serve initial disclosures within 14 days after an opposing party answers.
A party that files a complaint, counter claim, cross-claim, or third-party complaint must serve its initial disclosures within 14 days after any opposing party files an answer to that pleading.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Initial disclosures
A party answering a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party complaint must serve its initial disclosure by the later of the two stated deadlines.
b. A party answering a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third party complaint must serve its initial disclosure within the later of 14 days after the opposing party’s disclosure is due or 28 days after the party files its answer.
CRITICAL
- Service
Email service is effective upon transmission unless the sender knows the email was not received.
Service is accomplished upon transmission absent knowledge by the sender that the email was not received (e.g., it is returned as undeliverable).
CRITICALCivil cases
- Service
- Email to all parties
Counsel must accept service by email at the specified address, and service is effective upon transmission unless the sender knows it was not received.
All counsel of record agree to accept service of all filings and other communication via email at the address identified by the State Bar of Michigan or a single email address as otherwise directed. Service is accomplished upon transmission absent knowledge by the sender that the email was not received (e.g., it is returned as undeliverable).
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 14 calendar days
A deposition notice to a party’s corporate representative must be served at least 14 days before the deposition.
Notice of a deposition must be served on a party’s corporate representative at least 14 days prior to the scheduled deposition.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Initial disclosures
A party filing a complaint, counterclaim, cross-claim, or third-party complaint must serve initial disclosures within 14 days after an opposing party answers.
a. A party that files a complaint, counter claim, cross-claim, or third-party complaint must serve its initial disclosures within 14 days after any opposing party files an answer to that pleading.
CRITICALCivil cases
The moving party must immediately notify opposing counsel or parties of a motion cancellation or adjournment.
The moving party must immediately contact opposing counsel/parties to inform them of the cancellation or adjournment – the Court is not responsible for informing the non-moving party of the cancellation.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Motion
For a PPO motion hearing, follow the PPO Office webpage instructions; after filing, the moving party receives a completed hearing notice and must arrange service of the motion.
To schedule a motion hearing regarding a PPO, please refer to the instructions provided on the Rev: 9/2025 ===== PAGE 8 ===== PPO Office’s webpage. Upon the filing of a motion, court staff will email a completed notice of hearing to the moving party – the moving party is responsible for arranging service of the motion.
CRITICALCivil cases
After a PPO motion is filed, court staff email the moving party a completed hearing notice, and the moving party must arrange service of the motion.
Upon the filing of a motion, court staff will email a completed notice of hearing to the moving party – the moving party is responsible for arranging service of the motion.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion
All motions must be praeciped and served with a Notice of Hearing under the Court Rules.
Motions: All motions MUST be praeciped, e- and served with a Notice of Hearing pursuant to Court Rules.
CRITICAL
All other parties must receive notice of a request for a witness to testify by Zoom.
Notice of the Request must be provided to all other parties.
CRITICAL
The settlement-conference statement must be served on all parties one week before the conference.
COUNSEL AND/OR PRO PER PARTY shall prepare and serve on all parties and email the Judge’s chambers valentinechambers@oakgov.com, ONE WEEK PRIOR TO THE CONFERENCE, a SHORT statement, which:
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Subpoena
A subpoena seeking documents or information from a non-party must be served with a copy of the protective order.
A copy of this protective order shall be served with any subpoena seeking documents or information from a non-party.
CRITICAL
The bench trial or hearing brief must be served on opposing parties.
▪ BENCH TRIAL/HEARING BRIEF shall be filed and served on opposing parties.
WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Register with MiFILE and add yourself as a case contact to receive service; e-filing automatically adds the filer as a service contact.
It is important that you register with MiFILE and that you add yourself as a “case contact” to your case to receive service. If you are not listed as a service recipient, you will not receive copies of documents that are issued by the court. This will result in a fee to purchase a copy of the document afterwards. Note: by eFiling a document, you are automatically added as a service contact.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Default judgment
Proofs of service should be filed at or before taking a Default Judgment.
Proofs of service should be filed at the time of or before taking a Default Judgment, MCR 2.603.
WARNING
The moving party must notify the other parties when the motion has been adjourned.
The moving party shall notify other parties that the motion has been adjourned.
WARNING
- Service
- Email to opposing party
Exhibits not emailed to the other party or counsel may be excluded from consideration.
Exhibits not provided to the other party/counsel via email may be excluded from consideration.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Exhibits
- Service
- Email to opposing party
Exhibits not emailed to the other party or counsel may be excluded from consideration.
Exhibits not provided to the other party/counsel via email may be excluded from consideration.
WARNING
- Deadline
- 10 calendar days
Within 10 days after service of a deposition notice, the noticed entity may serve objections or move for a protective order; the discovery-seeking party may proceed on unobjected topics or move to enforce the notice.
No later than 10 days after being served with the notice, the noticed entity may serve objections or file a motion for protective order, upon which the party seeking discovery may either proceed on topics as to which there was no objection or motion, or move to enforce the notice.
WARNING
- Service
- Email to opposing party
Adjournments may be submitted by stipulated Order via e-filing or email to nemera@oakgov.com with opposing counsel copied. Faxed Orders will not be considered.
Adjournments may be submitted by stipulated Order via e-filing or email to nemera@oakgov.com with opposing counsel copied. Faxed Orders will not be considered.
INFO
- Applies to
- Arraignment
Arraignments by mail are considered individually on a case-by-case basis.
Arraignments by mail are considered on a case-by-case basis.
INFOCivil cases
The Court will mail true copies of orders if supplied with self-addressed, stamped envelopes with sufficient postage.
The court will mail true copies of orders if self-addressed, stamped envelopes with sufficient postage are provided.
What rule applies to e-service in Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County?
Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County: Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: method: e-service, timing: at filing. When service is selected during submission, selected parties are served at checkout and MiFILE generates a proof of service for filing in the court file.
Judge Michael Warren: Details: method: e-service. Unless exempt from mandatory e-filing, parties and the Court use the Court’s electronic filing and service system for e-service; parties must maintain a functional email address, and specified transmission failures are attributable to the authorized user.
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What service or proof of service rules apply in Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County?
Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County: Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. The system generates a Proof of Service and files it into the court file when service is selected during submission.
Judge Tricia Dare: The moving party must immediately notify opposing counsel or parties of a motion cancellation or adjournment.
Judge Cheryl A. Matthews: Must show at least one attempt of personal service or sufficient other attempts to accomplish service.
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What rule applies to service by email for the opposing party in Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County?
Judge Kameshia D. Gant: Details: method: service by email, recipient: the opposing party, timing: before hearing. If the motion hearing date and time are not stipulated, the Zoom hearing must be scheduled at least seven days out and notice must be given to the other parties by email.
Judge Lisa Langton: Details: method: service by email, recipient: the opposing party, timing: 1 calendar days before hearing. Trial exhibits must be emailed to the staff attorney and opposing party or attorney no later than one week before trial, as required by the scheduling order.
Judge Victoria A. Valentine: Details: method: service by email, recipient: the opposing party. Adjournments may be submitted by stipulated Order via e-filing or email to nemera@oakgov.com with opposing counsel copied. Faxed Orders will not be considered.
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What rule applies to serving the opposing party in Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County?
Judge Lisa Gorcyca: Details: recipient: the opposing party. Parties must serve briefs, lists, and motions on opposing parties or counsel.
Judge Lorie N. Savin: Details: recipient: the opposing party. Provide proposed exhibits to the opposing party in advance of trial or the evidentiary hearing as required by the scheduling order.
Judge Tricia Dare: Details: recipient: the opposing party. After a PPO motion is filed, court staff email the moving party a completed hearing notice, and the moving party must arrange service of the motion.
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What rule applies to service by email for all parties in Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County?
Judge Michael Warren: Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties. Counsel of record accept service of filings and other communications by email at the identified or directed address.
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What rule applies to e-service for all parties in Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Michigan, Oakland County?
Judge David M. Cohen: Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties. Court orders are served through MiFile, and failure to register for MiFile notifications will not excuse noncompliance.
Judge Michael Warren: Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties. Materials delivered through the Court’s e-filing system are served as of the document’s timestamp.
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