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Referral Order

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective June 1, 2023

This form is a court order used by the judge to direct certain actions in a case involving family matters. It can order an investigation, a hearing, or other specific actions regarding custody, parenting time, or support.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 552.505(1)(g) and (h), MCL 552.513, MCL 552.517(1)(e), MCL 552.642a, MCR 3.224

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when the court needs to make a formal order about custody, parenting time, or support after reviewing information from the parties.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is titled 'County Referral Order' and is issued by the court, meaning the judge signs it. Great care must be taken to fill out the case number and judge's information. Great care must be taken to fill out the case number and judge's information.
What does this form ask the court to do?
The court uses this form to order things like a hearing about custody or to send the case to the friend of the court for an investigation. It can also order a psychological evaluation.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect June 1, 2023.

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