Serving 31st Judicial Circuit Court (St. Clair County)

Papers Delivered is a private process serving company that serves legal documents for cases in the 31st Judicial Circuit Court in Port Huron. We are a process server for hire. We deliver the documents and return a signed proof of service. Legal advice and case status come from your attorney or the clerk's office handling your case.

The 31st Circuit Court occupies the County Building at 201 McMorran Boulevard in Port Huron, a short walk from the St. Clair River and the Blue Water Bridge. The court handles felonies, civil cases above $25,000, and Family Division matters that include divorce, custody, and juvenile cases. Our servers cover Port Huron and the river towns south to Algonac and inland to Capac and Yale.

Law firms, creditors, property managers, and individuals rely on us to serve summonses, subpoenas, eviction notices, and personal protection orders across St. Clair County. We document every attempt and deliver a notarized affidavit of service, and we file that affidavit with the St. Clair County Clerk so your proof of service is on the record without a trip to Port Huron.

Cases and Documents We Serve at This Court

  • Felony criminal - subpoena and witness service for felony prosecutions heard in the circuit court
  • Civil suits over $25,000 - service of summons and complaint in the larger civil disputes the court decides
  • Divorce and family - service of divorce complaints, custody and support motions, and paternity papers in the Family Division
  • Personal protection orders - fast service of PPOs and show-cause notices with careful documentation
  • Landlord and eviction - service of notices to quit, demands for possession, and summons in landlord-tenant matters
  • Juvenile and neglect - service of petitions in delinquency, abuse, neglect, adoption, and emancipation cases

Process Serving Services for This Court

Service of Process

Personal service of summons, complaints, and court orders, with a notarized affidavit of service. Audio and video documentation available on request.

Subpoena Service

Witness, records, and deposition subpoenas served on time for hearings and trials.

Notarized Affidavit of Service

Every completed serve comes back with a notarized affidavit recording the date, time, place, and manner of service, and we can file that proof of service with the county clerk.

Hard-to-Find Defendants

When the address on the papers is stale or wrong, we work to identify a current one and keep attempting at varying times, so an evasive defendant does not stall your case.

Service Details for This Court

Court31st Judicial Circuit Court (St. Clair County)
Address201 McMorran Boulevard, Port Huron, MI 48060
CountySt. Clair County
Filing HoursMonday to Friday, typical filing hours 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (confirm holidays and division)
Our ServiceProcess serving, subpoena service, affidavit of service, same-day and rush service

Why Fast Service Matters

St. Clair County stretches from the Port Huron waterfront down the St. Clair River to Algonac and west to the farm towns of Capac and Yale, so travel time matters. Michigan rules require service a set number of days before a hearing, and a late attempt can cost you the date. A local server who knows the river communities and the rural routes can complete service and return proof in time to keep your matter on the docket.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Papers Delivered's role in a St. Clair County case?

Papers Delivered is a private, professional process server for hire, based in Troy and serving all 83 Michigan counties. We serve documents and return the signed proof of service. We do not practice law and cannot answer docket or legal questions. For those, contact the St. Clair County Clerk.

Which St. Clair County communities do you serve?

We serve the entire county, including Port Huron, Marysville, St. Clair, Marine City, Algonac, Yale, Memphis, Capac, Emmett, and all townships. We also handle out-of-county and statewide service when a party has moved.

Do you serve papers in the waterfront and Fort Gratiot areas?

Yes. Our servers work throughout Port Huron, including the waterfront, downtown, and Fort Gratiot, plus the river towns to the south. We locate and serve parties wherever they live or work in the county.

Do you file the affidavit of service for me?

Yes. We file our own notarized affidavit of service with the St. Clair County Clerk in the County Building and return a date-stamped copy to you. Papers Delivered is a process server, not a law firm, so we do not file complaints, motions or any other pleading on your behalf.

What happens if the recipient is avoiding service?

Every serve includes three attempts at varying times across days, evenings and weekends. When the address on the papers is stale or wrong, we work to identify a current one and keep attempting, so an evasive recipient does not stall your case. Each attempt is logged with its date, time and location, and audio-video documentation, GPS verification and time-stamped photographs are available as extra evidence on request.

What do I receive after service is complete?

A notarized affidavit of service recording the date, time, place and manner of service. Audio-video documentation, GPS verification and time-stamped photographs are available as extra evidence on request.

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Where to go for case records and hearing dates

Papers Delivered is a private process serving company. We hand-deliver legal documents across all 83 Michigan counties and return a signed, notarized affidavit of service. For hearing dates, case status, filings or payments, contact the clerk's office handling your case:

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