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Order after Preliminary Hearing (Child Protective Proceedings)

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

This form is used by the court to write an official order after a preliminary hearing in child protective proceedings. It records the court's findings regarding the child's safety, the need for removal, and the next steps for the case.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 712A.2(b), MCL 712A.13a, MCL 712A.14, MCL 712A.19a(2), MCL 712A.19b(4), MCL 722.638, MCR 3.002, MCR 3.920(c), MCR 3.921(B), MCR 3.965, MCR 3.967, MCR 3.976(B)(1)

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a preliminary hearing when the court must make official findings about a child's safety and custody status.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The court uses this form to write the official order after the hearing. It records the judge's findings and orders.
Does this form decide everything about the case?
No, it records the findings and sets the next steps, such as scheduling a continued hearing. The text mentions that if certain things are found, another hearing might be needed.
Is a filing fee required?
The provided text does not mention any filing fees for this form.

Revision history

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

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