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Order after Hearing on Petition to Accept Release and Terminate Rights to Surrendered Newborn Child

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2007

This form is an official court order written after a hearing. It is used to decide whether the court will accept the release of a parent and end the legal rights of both parents regarding a newborn child that was surrendered.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 712.17

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This form is used in a case involving a surrendered newborn child after a hearing has taken place. It records the judge's decision regarding the parents' rights and the child's care.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is an order written by the court after a hearing about a surrendered newborn child. It decides if the court accepts the release of the parent and ends the parents' rights. Great care is taken to record the judge's findings.
Who files this form?
This form is an order that is issued by the court, meaning the judge or court staff prepares it. It is not a form that a parent or agency files to start the process.
Does this form involve a fee?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees or costs associated with this order.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2007.

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