Wildcat Statue

Handling Of Court Summons, Subpoena, Complaint, Legal Document, or Notice of Intent to take Legal Action Policy


Handling Of Court Summons, Subpoena, Complaint, Legal Document, or Notice of Intent to take Legal Action Policy

 

Contact Information:

NMU Police Department, 100 Services Building, (906) 277-2151
Finance and Administration Office, 502 Cohodas Building, (906) 227-2200

Purpose:

To give guidance on the receipt of a court summons, subpoena, complaint, or legal documents and notifications concerning University legal activities.

Applicability:

All Faculty and Staff.

Policy:

All individuals serving legal papers to NMU should be referred to the NMU Police Department where the documents will be received and recorded.  

When receiving legal documents that do not address criminal matters, individuals should be referred to the Vice President for Finance and Administration.  If the recipient is unsure of whether it is a criminal or civil matter, refer the individual to the NMU Police Department.

 

 

 


When possible, send individuals delivering a court summons, subpoena, or complaint directly to the NMU Police Department (open 24 hours/365 days) or Finance and Administration.  Immediately call or email PD /  F&A  to provide notice that the documents are in transit. Likewise, when a University employee receives any other kind of legal document, immediately inform NMU PD or Finance and Administration, who will provide delivery instructions on further handling of the document. Time is of the essence, therefore do not delay or send a legal document through interoffice campus mail unless instructed to do so.  

Occasionally, NMU Faculty or Staff will receive a verbal notification that an individual intends to take legal action, such as to sue the University. When it is possible, immediately refer these individuals to the Finance and Administration Office. 

 

NMU Police Department, 100 Services Building, (906) 277-2151

Finance and Administration Office, 502 Cohodas Building, (906) 227-2200

Date Approved:5-2-1997
Last Revision:5-20-2025
Last Reviewed:5-20-2025
Approved By:President
Oversight Unit:FINANCE & ADMIN, VICE PRES