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JC 41

Motion and Order to Close Proceedings to Public

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

This form is used to ask the court to keep certain parts of the court hearing private. It specifically asks to close the public view during the testimony of child witnesses or victims.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 712A.17(7), MCR 3.925(A)

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Where this fits in a case

Motions

Stage: Motions

This form is used in a juvenile court case when someone believes that keeping the testimony of a child witness or a victim private is necessary for their well-being.

Either party may file.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is a request to the court to keep parts of the court hearing private. It asks to close the public view during the testimony of child witnesses or victims.
Who fills out this form?
The form has spaces for an attorney's signature and a person making the motion to sign.

Revision history

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

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