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Order after Designation Hearing

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

This form is an official court order used after a hearing where the court decides if a juvenile case should be treated like an adult case. It records the judge's decision regarding the case's designation.

The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 712A.2d, MCR 3.952

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Where this fits in a case

Judgment

Stage: Judgment

This form is used after a hearing where the prosecutor asked the court to designate a juvenile case to be tried like an adult case. The court uses this form to write down its final decision.

Prepared by the court or clerk.

Common questions

Who fills out this form?
The court fills out this form, as it is an official order from the judge. Great care must be taken to fill out all the required sections. The form is labeled as an 'Order.'
What does this form decide?
This form records the court's decision on whether or not to designate the juvenile case to be tried in the same way as an adult. It also sets dates for future hearings.
Is there a fee associated with this form?
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 January 1, 2021.

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