Service of Process
Service of Process Information Card for the Public
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER: The information on this card is to assist City staff and is provided as a courtesy. This is NOT legal advice. The City of Madison's City Attorney's Office does not provide legal advice to the public. You should consult your own attorney with any legal questions, including questions about how to serve legal papers.
| Party to be Served | Where to Serve |
|---|---|
| City of Madison | City Clerk's Office or Mayor's Office |
| Madison Police Officer | Madison Police Department Administrative Offices, Professional Standards and Internal Affairs (PSIA) 211 S. Carroll Street, Room GR-22 |
| City of Madison Employee (Other than Police Officers) | Serve the individual directly. The City does not accept service for its employees. Exception: To subpoena a city employee where the Office of the City Attorney is cooperating in the case, you may check with the City Attorney's Office. |
| CDA - Community Development Authority of the City of Madison | CDA General Administrative offices at 215 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Suite 161 |
| Public Health Madison & Dane County | PHMDC Administrative offices at: |
| Other body politic | An officer, director, or managing agency thereof. |
| Some lawsuits are subject to Wis. Stat. 893.80 | File a Claim |