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DC 86o

Small Claims Order for Removal

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2026

This form is an order used by the court to officially move a case from the small claims section to the regular civil section of the district court. It states that the case is being moved and tells the defendant about the next steps they must take.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 600.8401 et seq., MCR 4.306(B)

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when the court decides that a case that started in small claims needs to be moved to the general civil division of the district court.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form text states that this form is used by the court to order the removal of a case, and it is completed by the court.
What does this order tell the defendant?
It tells the defendant that they have 14 days after the order is signed to file a written answer with the court.

Revision history

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

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