Process is the means of compelling the defendant in an action to appear in court, or a means whereby a court compels compliance with its demands. In simple terms process is an order by a court directing that something be done. Your first step is to go to one of the civil courts, fill out forms for the type of summons or warrant that you need and present it to the clerk so that it can be issued. In addition to those listed under circuit court, chancery court also handles all probate matters, conservator and guardianship cases plus mental health process, adoption process, and sale of real estate for back taxes. It depends on what type of process you want to get issued.
Cost varies depending on the type of process being issued and the number of defendants to be served.
Fees for process filed is paid to the Court clerk. If you need assistance in filing your process, help should be available from the clerk, however the clerk will not give legal advice. Once your process is filed it is sent to the sheriff's civil process serving section for delivery. It is personally delivered to the defendant, and a completed return of service is sent back to the issuing clerk. The clerk will notify you of the time date and place to appear for a court hearing on your case.