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DC 213Mandatory

Advice of Rights and Plea Information (also available in Arabic, Chinese, Hmong, Korean, Russian, and Spanish)

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective December 1, 2021

This form provides information to a person who has been brought to court on a misdemeanor charge, explaining their basic rights and what happens if they plead guilty or not guilty. It outlines rights regarding attorneys, trials, and potential penalties.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 750.504, MCL 770.3, MCR 1.110, MCR 6.610, 18 USC 922(g)(9)

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is given to a person who is appearing in court for a misdemeanor charge. It explains the rights they have before making a plea.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who receives this form?
This form is distributed to the Court and the Defendant. It is used when a person has been brought to court on a misdemeanor charge.
What does this form explain?
It explains basic rights, such as the right to an attorney and the right to a trial by jury. It also explains what happens if the person pleads guilty or no contest.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect December 1, 2021.

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