GENESEE COUNTY, MI – Domestic violence victims will no longer have to pay a process server to serve personal protection orders in Genesee County.

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office announced a change in policy on Friday, Oct. 24, offering deputies and detectives to serve PPOs free of charge.

Victims can walk into the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, fill out a form and a deputy will serve their personal protection order, according to the sheriff’s office.

“The cost to have a personal protection order served should never be a barrier to keep you and your family safe,” Sheriff Chris Swanson said.

Swanson said this policy change was inspired by a bill in state government that is looking to alleviate these costs on a statewide level.

Personal protection orders cannot be enforced until they are served.

Some process servers charge anywhere from $50 to $200 for delivery services in Michigan.

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