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Waiver of Summons/Notice of Hearing

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective December 1, 2021

This form is a Waiver of Summons and Notice of Hearing used in juvenile court. It asks the person signing to confirm they understand the hearing details and are giving up their right to be served with a formal summons.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.911, MCR 3.915, MCR 3.920(F)

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Where this fits in a case

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Stage: Start a case

This form is used when a hearing is scheduled in a juvenile case. It requires signatures from the juvenile, mother, and father to acknowledge the notice and waive service of a summons.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a Waiver of Summons and Notice of Hearing used in the family division of the judicial circuit. It confirms details about a scheduled hearing.
Who needs to sign this form?
The form requires signatures from the juvenile, the mother, and the father. It also includes spaces for addresses and dates.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect December 1, 2021.

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