What is this form for?

This form gives an 'Advice of Rights Regarding Appeal' for child protective proceedings. It tells people about their right to appeal certain court orders.

If I need an attorney to appeal, what do I do?

If you cannot afford an attorney, you must request the court appoint one within 21 days of receiving notice of the order you want to appeal.

Does this form cover everything about appeals?

It lists specific types of orders that can be appealed, such as orders removing a child or orders terminating parental rights.

JC 111

Advice of Rights Regarding Appeal (Child Protective Proceedings)

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

This form provides information about the rights a person has to appeal certain court decisions related to child protective proceedings. It lists specific types of orders that can be appealed and gives instructions on how to ask the court to appoint an attorney if the person cannot afford one.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 712A.21, MCR 3.965, MCR 3.967, MCR 3.971, MCR 3.972, MCR 3.973, MCR 3.974, MCR 3.992, MCR 3.993

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This form is used in situations involving the removal of a child, accepting a plea, after a trial verdict, or when an order of disposition is entered.

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Common questions

What is this form for?: This form gives an 'Advice of Rights Regarding Appeal' for child protective proceedings. It tells people about their right to appeal certain court orders.
If I need an attorney to appeal, what do I do?: If you cannot afford an attorney, you must request the court appoint one within 21 days of receiving notice of the order you want to appeal.
Does this form cover everything about appeals?: It lists specific types of orders that can be appealed, such as orders removing a child or orders terminating parental rights.

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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