Mich. Comp. Laws § § 600.5757
Fee for certain writs and for judgment debtor discovery subpoena.
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Sec. 5757. A fee of $15.00 shall be charged for each writ of restitution, garnishment, attachment, or execution and for each judgment debtor discovery subpoena issued.
Michigan Compiled Laws § 600.5757 establishes a flat $15.00 filing fee that courts charge each time certain legal process documents are issued, specifically writs of restitution, garnishment, attachment, or execution, as well as judgment debtor discovery subpoenas. This fee applies per document issued, regardless of the underlying case type or dollar amount at stake. The provision sets a uniform cost for accessing these particular court mechanisms in Michigan civil proceedings.
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Under MCL § 600.5701 et seq. § 600.5757, landlords pursuing post-judgment remedies such as a writ of restitution to recover possession of a rental unit should account for the $15.00 per-writ fee when budgeting for eviction or collection proceedings. Compliant operators typically factor these court costs into their overall accounting for disputed tenancies. Multiple writs or enforcement tools each trigger a separate $15.00 charge, so operators managing several simultaneous proceedings should plan accordingly.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
MCL § 600.5701 et seq. § 600.5757 is relevant to tenants because a writ of restitution is one of the primary court tools used to enforce an eviction judgment, and the $15.00 fee associated with it may be assessed as a court cost in proceedings against them. Tenants who believe a writ has been improperly issued or that court procedures were not followed may have grounds to raise those issues as a defense in the relevant court proceeding. Consulting a tenant-rights organization or legal aid office can help tenants understand what options may be available when such writs are involved.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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