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Misdemeanor Set (Summons)

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2022

This form package is used in criminal cases to officially start charges against a defendant. It includes a complaint, a summons telling the defendant they must appear in court, and forms to prove that the defendant was properly notified of the charges.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 764.1, MCL 764.1a, MCR 6.101, MCR 6.102, MCR 6.615

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Where this fits in a case

Start a case

Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a complaining witness or the state believes a defendant has committed a misdemeanor offense and needs to formally start legal action in the district court.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form package is used to file a complaint and issue a summons when someone believes a misdemeanor crime has been committed. It starts the legal process in the court.
Who needs to file this?
The complaining witness or the state is responsible for filing the initial complaint.
What does the 'Proof of Service' section do?
This section is used to show the court that the defendant was properly given copies of the summons and complaint. It also tracks any fees for service.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2022.

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