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JC 102

Request and Order Regarding Appointment of an Attorney

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective October 1, 2024

This form is used to ask the court to appoint a lawyer to represent a person. It is used when the person states they do not have money to hire their own lawyer.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.915

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used in a juvenile court setting when a minor or a respondent in a child protective case needs the court to appoint an attorney for them.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The form has sections for the minor/respondent to sign, and the judge signs the order. It is used by either party to request representation.
Does this form cover all situations?
The form includes a note stating not to use it for designated cases, and to use form MC 222 instead for those situations.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect October 1, 2024.

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