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JC 32

Publication of Hearing

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2016

This form is used to officially announce that a hearing will take place in court. It tells people when and where they need to show up for the hearing.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.920(B)(4)(b), (5)(c)

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when the court needs to formally announce a hearing date and location for a juvenile case.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is for publishing a notice that a hearing will be held by the court. It states the date, time, and location of the hearing.
Who fills out this form?
The form includes instructions for the court preparer to fill out the necessary details.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2016.

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