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CC 378

Motion and Order to Dismiss Action for Personal Protection Order

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective March 1, 2009

This form is used to ask the court to cancel (dismiss) a case that was started to get a personal protection order. It includes a section for the judge to sign an order dismissing the case without prejudice.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 600.2950, MCL 600.2950a, MCR 3.704

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used when a person who filed for a personal protection order wants the court to dismiss that case.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form has sections for the petitioner to fill out, and it also includes a section for the judge to sign the order. The form is distributed to the court, judge, respondent, and petitioner.
What does 'dismiss without prejudice' mean?
The form includes an order stating that the petition is dismissed without prejudice. This means the case can potentially be refiled later.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect March 1, 2009.

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