Process Server & Court Filing in Jackson County, MI

Courts we file and serve in

3 Jackson County courthouses

E-filing required: Mandatory for attorneys at the 12th District Court (Jackson); the 4th Circuit Court is not yet on the SCAO MiFILE court list
E-filing system: MiFILE (TrueFiling)
E-filing portal: Court e-filing page
New civil complaint fee: $150 (circuit court civil complaint, MCL 600.2529(1)(a))
Small claims fee: $25 (up to $600); $45 (over $600 up to $1,750); $65 (over $1,750) (12th District Court, MCL 600.8420)
Family law petition fee: $150 divorce/domestic relations filing fee (same with or without minor children); Friend of the Court fees apply when minor children involved - see notes
Fee schedule: Court fee schedule
Case lookup: Court case search

4th Circuit Court312 S. Jackson St., Jackson, MI 49201(517) 788-4268Civil, Criminal, Family, Juvenile

12th District Court (Jackson County Courthouse)312 S. Jackson St., Jackson, MI 49201(517) 788-4260Civil, Criminal, Small Claims, Traffic, Eviction

Jackson County Probate Court (Jackson County Courthouse)312 S. Jackson St., Jackson, MI 49201(517) 788-4290Probate

Court information from 1Court, our partner company, verified July 30, 2026. Jackson County court information on 1Court

Our services in Jackson County

What we do and how fast

Nationwide Legal serves process, files with the court, and retrieves records in Jackson County for law firms across the country. We cover all 3 courthouses listed above, with live status updates and proof of service on every order.

Process serviceSame-day service attempts on rush orders; standard orders in 1 to 3 business days.Proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order, with photo confirmation on personal service.Court filing and e-filingSame-day filings before clerk cutoff times.Conformed copies delivered within hours.Records retrieval and subpoenasSame-day records pickup in most jurisdictions.Subpoena preparation, service and follow-up.Court reportingCertified reporters, videography and trial support.InvestigationsSkip tracing, asset searches and background checks.

Pricing: quoted per order. Request a quote

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FAQ

Common questions

Is e-filing required in Jackson County?

1Court lists e-filing in Jackson County as: Mandatory for attorneys at the 12th District Court (Jackson); the 4th Circuit Court is not yet on the SCAO MiFILE court list. We file electronically or at the counter, whichever the court requires.

Which Jackson County courthouses hear civil cases?

4th Circuit Court, 12th District Court (Jackson County Courthouse). We file and serve for cases at each of them.

What is the filing fee for a new civil complaint in Jackson County?

$150 (circuit court civil complaint, MCL 600.2529(1)(a)), per 1Court. The court's fee is separate from our service charge.

How fast can you serve papers in Jackson County?

Same-day service attempts are available on rush orders. Standard orders complete in 1 to 3 business days, with a proof of service or non-service affidavit on every order.

How is Jackson County service priced?

We quote each order. Request a quote with the documents and addresses and we reply with the price.

Process service and court filing in Jackson County, Michigan