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JC 112

Advice of Appellate Rights and Request for Appointment of Appellate Counsel (Delinquency/Minor Personal Protection)

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

This form is used by a juvenile to ask the court for an attorney to represent them if they want to appeal a court decision. It also asks for financial details so the court can decide if the juvenile cannot afford an attorney.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.709, MCR 3.937, MCR 3.993

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Where this fits in a case

Appeal

Stage: Appeal

This form is used in juvenile delinquency or minor personal protection cases when a juvenile has the right to appeal a court order. The juvenile must submit the completed form within certain time limits related to the order they want to appeal.

Usually filed by the person starting the case.

Common questions

Who should fill out this form?
The instructions state that the juvenile should complete and sign the form. The form is titled for the juvenile.
What does this form ask for?
It asks the juvenile to request an attorney for an appeal and to provide financial information about income, assets, and debts.
What is the deadline for filing this?
To keep a right to appeal, the request must be submitted within 21 days of the order being appealed, or within 21 days after the court denies a request for rehearing. There is also a 6-month option.

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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