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Waiver and Consent to Enter Teen Court (Diversion)

Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2007

This form is a Waiver and Consent used when a young person agrees to participate in a Teen Court program as an alternative to a formal court case. By signing, the juvenile and their parent or guardian confirm they understand the program is voluntary and agree to follow all its rules.

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Where this fits in a case

General & info

Information / general use — not tied to one step of a case

This form is used when a juvenile is considering the Teen Court program, which is offered as an alternative to regular court proceedings for charges.

Either party may file.

Common questions

Who needs to sign this form?
The juvenile and their parent or guardian(s) must sign this form. There are also signature lines for a probation officer and the parent/guardian.
What does signing this form mean?
It means the people signing understand that Teen Court is a voluntary program and they agree to follow all the rules set by the program.
What happens if they don't follow the rules?
If the program rules are not followed, it can lead to the charges being processed formally by the court.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2007.

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