Michigan § 51.84 - Service of papers at sheriff's office.
Full text of Michigan Michigan Compiled Laws § 51.84 — Service of papers at sheriff's office., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51.84. Service of papers at sheriff's office.
Every notice or other paper which shall be required to be served on any sheriff, may be served by leaving the same at the office designated by him in such notice, during the hours for which it is required to be kept open; but if there be any person belonging to such office therein, such notice or paper shall be delivered to such person; and every such service shall be deemed equivalent to a personal service on such sheriff.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Michigan § 51.84
What does Michigan Compiled Laws § 51.84 cover?
Section 51.84 ("Service of papers at sheriff's office.") is part of the Michigan Compiled Laws, the codified statutory law of Michigan. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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