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Request and Order for Review of Referee Recommendation

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

This form is used to ask a judge to look over the recommendations made by a referee in a case. It asks the court to either agree with, disagree with, pause, or change the referee's suggestions.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCR 3.991

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used when a party wants a judge to review the recommendations from a referee. The request must be filed with the court within 7 days after the hearing or after the referee wrote their recommendation, whichever happens later.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The form is titled 'REQUEST AND ORDER FOR REVIEW' and includes spaces for signatures, suggesting either party can file it with the court.
How long do I have to file this?
The request must be filed with the court within 7 days after the hearing or after the referee issued their written recommendation, whichever date is later.
What does the judge do with this form?
The judge uses this form to issue an order that can affirm, deny, stay, or modify the referee's recommendations.

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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