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Appeal Worksheet for Claim of Appeal of Right

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2018

This form is a detailed checklist that guides parties through the steps needed to appeal a decision from a district court to a circuit court. It lists required filings, deadlines, and documents that must be submitted to both courts.

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used when a party needs to appeal a judgment or order that was issued by a district court to a circuit court. It outlines the sequence of actions required by the appealing party (appellant) and the responding party (appellee).

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should use this form?
This form is a checklist for parties involved in an appeal from a district court to a circuit court.
Does this form tell me what to do?
It lists required steps and deadlines for filing documents, but it does not provide legal advice on whether or how to appeal.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2018.

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